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Yield 12m 1.80%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.56
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.93%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.46%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.89%
Payout Ratio 35.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 7
Payout Consistency 87.4%
Total Return 12m: 59.09%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 131.75%
#3 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WMT 743,964m 1.80% 3.89%
TGT 42,268m 4.74% 5.76%
DG 20,371m 2.69% 1.41%
PSMT 2,821m 1.33% 2.11%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WMT 743,964m 2.93% 35.3%
PSMT 2,821m 25.3% 47.2%
TGT 42,268m 10.6% 50.3%
DG 20,371m 11.0% 46.2%

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WMT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2026-01-05 Quarterly 0.235
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.235
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-27 Quarterly 0.235
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-07 Quarterly 0.235 13% 0.28%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-06 Quarterly 0.208 0.22%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.208 0.29%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-28 Quarterly 0.208 0.35%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.208 9.5% 0.34%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.19 0.12%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-05 Quarterly 0.19 0.12%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.19 0.13%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.19 1.8% 0.14%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.1867 0.13%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.1867 0.14%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.1867 0.12%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.1867 1.8% 0.13%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.1833 0.13%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-07 Quarterly 0.1833 0.12%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.1833 0.13%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.1833 1.9% 0.14%
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.18 0.12%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.18 0.14%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.18 0.15%
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.18 1.9%
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.1767
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.1767
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.1767
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.1767 1.9%
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.1733
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.1733
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-04 Quarterly 0.1733
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.1733 2%
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.17
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-05 Quarterly 0.17
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-05 Quarterly 0.17
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.17 2%
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.1667
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.1667
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.1667
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.1667

WMT Dividend FAQ

Does WMT pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WMT paid a dividend of 1.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12.

What is the Dividend Yield of WMT?

As of April 2025, WMT`s dividend yield is 1.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.56 USD by the current share price of 93.22.

How often does WMT pay dividends?

WMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WMT has issued 7 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WMT?

The next ex-dividend date for Walmart (WMT) is 2025-05-09.

What is the Dividend Growth of WMT?

WMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.93% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WMT?

WMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.89%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Walmart five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.56) divided by the purchase price five years ago (40.22):

What is the Payout Consistency of WMT?

WMT Payout Consistency is 87.4%.
Moderately consistent: Walmart has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WMT have a good Dividend Yield?

WMT`s 1.80% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WMT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMT is 35.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WMT?

WMT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.46%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WMT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WMT`s Outstanding Shares?

Walmart`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.76% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Walmart ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2024-02-26 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 13,474,272,000
1986 13,531,200,000 +0.42%
1987 13,544,736,000 +0.1%
1988 13,571,304,000 +0.2%
1989 13,962,000,000 +2.88%
1990 12,120,000,000 -13.19%
1991 13,245,000,000 +9.28%
1992 13,134,000,000 -0.84%
1993 12,967,500,000 -1.27%
1994 13,869,130,400 +6.95%
1995 13,776,000,000 -0.67%
1996 13,764,000,000 -0.09%
1997 13,578,000,000 -1.35%
1998 13,479,000,000 -0.73%
1999 13,425,000,000 -0.4%
2000 13,461,000,000 +0.27%
2001 13,443,000,000 -0.13%
2002 13,302,000,000 -1.05%
2003 13,116,000,000 -1.4%
2004 12,747,000,000 -2.81%
2005 12,507,000,000 -1.88%
2006 12,519,000,000 +0.1%
2007 12,168,000,000 -2.8%
2008 11,832,000,000 -2.76%
2009 11,583,000,000 -2.1%
2010 10,893,000,000 -5.96%
2011 10,374,000,000 -4.76%
2012 10,137,000,000 -2.28%
2013 9,813,000,000 -3.2%
2014 9,720,000,000 -0.95%
2015 9,657,000,000 -0.65%
2016 9,300,000,000 -3.7%
2017 8,988,000,000 -3.35%
2018 8,823,000,000 -1.84%
2019 8,583,000,000 -2.72%
2020 8,547,000,000 -0.42%
2021 8,391,000,000 -1.83%
2022 8,133,000,000 -3.07%
2023 8,109,000,000 -0.3%
2024 8,082,000,000 -0.33%
2025 8,078,000,000 -0.05%