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Walmart Inc.
🇺🇸 WMT · NYSE/NASDAQ
Consumer
Price at analysis: USD 118.34 Current price: USD 117.02 * updated every night
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
42.9
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Calculation: 118.34 ÷ 2.76 = 42.9
TTM period through: 2026-07-31
Forward P/E (estimated): 38.0
Based on analyst estimates
Reference: Provider P/E (Trailing): 40.6
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
1.3x
Latest quarter: 5.1x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
TTM through: 2026-07-31
Latest quarter (2026-07-31): 5.1x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
ROE
22.3%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
20.1x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
0.84%
TTM: 0.83%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Forward Yield (estimated): 0.84%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 0.83%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
35.9%
TTM: 34.9%
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Payout (Fwd): 35.9%
Payout (TTM): 34.9%
Cash Flow Payout (TTM): 17.9%
FCF Coverage (TTM): 1.76x
Growth Streak
8 yrs
Consec. increases
Div. Growth (5Y)
5.5%
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 21 Aug 2027 | — | USD | 0.248 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 08 May 2027 | — | USD | 0.248 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 20 Mar 2027 | — | USD | 0.248 |
| Declared | Quarterly | 19 Feb 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 04 Jan 2027 | USD | 0.2475 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 19 Feb 2026 | 21 Aug 2026 | 08 Sep 2026 | USD | 0.248 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 19 Feb 2026 | 08 May 2026 | 26 May 2026 | USD | 0.248 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 19 Feb 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 | 06 Apr 2026 | USD | 0.248 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 20 Feb 2025 | 12 Dec 2025 | 05 Jan 2026 | USD | 0.235 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
Walmart's underlying business quality remains pristine, supported by exceptional profitability, massive scale, and the favorable resolution of legacy legal risks. However, trading at an extreme 42.9x earnings multiple with a trailing yield of just 0.83%, the stock offers no margin of safety. Existing holders should maintain, but it is not recommended for new DGI positions at current levels.
Sector Context
Walmart operates as a dominant global discount retailer and grocer. While it provides an essential consumer staples service with robust defensive characteristics, its current sub-1% yield imposes a structural strategy-fit penalty for traditional income-focused DGI portfolios.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Exceptional profitability with a 22.31% ROE and immense retail scale serving as a wide competitive moat.
- • Highly secure dividend protected by a low 17.93% cash flow payout ratio and a confirmed upcoming 5.3% raise.
- • Pristine balance sheet stability, evidenced by a conservative Net Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.33x.
- • Significant legal overhangs have been favorably resolved, including a $50M DOJ opioid settlement and recent favorable insurance rulings for remaining third-party claims.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Extreme valuation at 42.88x TTM P/E completely exceeds the optimal DGI target range of 8-15x, offering zero margin of safety.
- • Unattractive current dividend yield of 0.83% falls significantly short of typical DGI portfolio income requirements.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-10-17
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.