Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com, walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and samsclub.com; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, which includes dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; and health and wellness products covering pharmacy, over-the-counter drugs and other medical products, and optical and hearing services. It also provides gasoline stations and tobacco; home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses, and tire and battery centers; and consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. In addition, the company offers fuel and financial services and related products, including money orders, prepaid cards, money transfers, and check cashing and bill payment, as well as various types of installment lending. It operates approximately 10,500 stores and various e-commerce websites under 46 banners in 24 countries. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. The company was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Walmart Dividend Announcement
• Walmart announced a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-06. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-13
• Walmart annual dividend for 2024 was $0.83
• Walmart annual dividend for 2023 was $2.28
• Walmart's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.65%
• Walmart's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 33.23%
• Walmart's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 1.85% year
• Walmart's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 1.95% year
Walmart Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-13 | $0.21 | quarterly | 2025-01-06 |
2024-08-16 | $0.21 | quarterly | 2024-09-03 |
2024-05-09 | $0.21 | quarterly | 2024-05-28 |
2024-03-14 | $0.21 | quarterly | 2024-04-01 |
2023-12-07 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2024-01-02 |
2023-08-10 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2023-09-05 |
2023-05-04 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2023-05-30 |
2023-03-16 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2023-04-03 |
2022-12-08 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2023-01-03 |
2022-08-11 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2022-09-06 |
2022-05-05 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2022-05-31 |
2022-03-17 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2022-04-04 |
2021-12-09 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2022-01-03 |
2021-08-12 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2021-09-07 |
2021-05-06 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2021-06-01 |
2021-03-18 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2021-04-05 |
2020-12-10 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2021-01-04 |
2020-08-13 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2020-09-08 |
2020-05-07 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2020-06-01 |
2020-03-19 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2020-04-06 |
2019-12-05 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2020-01-02 |
2019-08-08 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-09-03 |
2019-05-09 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-06-03 |
2019-03-14 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-04-01 |
2018-12-06 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2019-01-02 |
2018-08-09 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2018-09-04 |
2018-05-10 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2018-06-04 |
2018-03-08 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2018-04-02 |
2017-12-07 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2018-01-02 |
2017-08-09 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2017-09-05 |
2017-05-10 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2017-06-05 |
2017-03-08 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2017-04-03 |
2016-12-07 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2017-01-03 |
2016-08-10 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-09-06 |
2016-05-11 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-06-06 |
2016-03-09 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-04-04 |
2015-12-02 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2016-01-04 |
2015-08-05 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2015-09-08 |
2015-05-06 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2015-06-01 |
2015-03-11 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2015-04-06 |
2014-12-03 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2015-01-05 |
2014-08-06 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2014-09-03 |
2014-05-07 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2014-06-02 |
2014-03-07 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2014-04-01 |
2013-12-04 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2014-01-02 |
2013-08-07 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2013-09-03 |
2013-05-08 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2013-06-03 |
2013-03-08 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2013-04-01 |
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Walmart Dividend Yield
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1. Determination of Dividend: Walmart's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Walmart publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Walmart distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Walmart are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Walmart sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Walmart distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Walmart declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Walmart's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Walmart's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.