Walmart (LIM:WMT) Change In Receivables: $-722 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2026)

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LIM:WMT Walmart Inc LIM:WMT
70 GF Score
Price $102.79
GF Value $101.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Walmart Change In Receivables?

Walmart LIM:WMT -0.58% 70 Change In Receivables is $-722 Mil as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:WMT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Walmart's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $-386 Mil. It means Walmart's Accounts Receivable increased by $386 Mil from Apr. 2026 to Jul. 2026 .

Walmart's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-1,136 Mil. It means Walmart's Accounts Receivable increased by $1,136 Mil from Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .

Walmart's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $11,075 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Walmart's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was 5.38.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Walmart's liquidation value for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $-138,480 Mil.

Walmart  (LIM:WMT) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Walmart's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=11075/187937*91
=5.38

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Walmart's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Walmart's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=11529-189115+0.75 * 11075+0.5 * 61600
=-138,480

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Walmart Change In Receivables Related Terms

Walmart Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walmart's Change In Receivables can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Walmart Change In Receivables Chart

Walmart Annual Data
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Change In Receivables
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Walmart Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-722 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of $-722 Mil mean?
Walmart (LIM:WMT) has a Change In Receivables of $-722 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Walmart and its competitors.
Is Walmart's Change In Receivables too high?
Walmart's current Change In Receivables is $-722 Mil. Overall, Walmart has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walmart's Change In Receivables compare to COST and TGT?
Walmart's Change In Receivables of $-722 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Receivables for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Change In Receivables should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Walmart and its competitors. Walmart's current Change In Receivables is $-722 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walmart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart (LIM:WMT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.81, compared to a current price of $102.79 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-722 Mil. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (LIM:WMT), the current Change In Receivables is $-722 Mil as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Walmart (LIM:WMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $102.79 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.81. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:WMT:

  • Change In Receivables: $-722 Mil
  • GF Value™: $101.81 vs. price of $102.79 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:WMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Walmart Business Description

Address 1 Customer Drive, Bentonville, AR, USA, 72716
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
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