Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | WMT | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -14.90% | 4.52% |
| Payout Ratio | 34.7% | 45.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 53 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | +3.1% | -4.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
7.12%
3-Year Growth
-24.49%
5-Year Growth
-14.90%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Dec 11, 2026
Next Payment
Jan 4, 2027
Last Ex-Date
Aug 21, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 8, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2026 | $0.2475 | 0.00% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $0.2475 | 0.00% |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.2475 | 0.00% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2475 | +5.32% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2350 | +13.25% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2075 | 0.00% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2075 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.2075 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2075 | -63.60% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| May 4, 2023 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.5700 | +1.79% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| May 5, 2022 | $0.5600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 17, 2022 | $0.5600 | +1.82% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
34.7%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
63.1%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | $0.67 | -$1.95B |
| Q1 2026 | $0.56 | $425.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.88 | $6.52B |
| Q3 2026 | $0.77 | $1.88B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.