Walmart (WMT) Interest Expense: $-2,861 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Walmart Interest Expense?

Walmart WMT +2.78% 86 Interest Expense is $-2,861 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Walmart's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -699 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-2,861 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Walmart's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 7,493 Mil. Walmart's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -699 Mil. Walmart's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Walmart  (NAS:WMT) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Walmart's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-699 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,493 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $57,097 Mil.

Walmart's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*7493/-699
=10.72

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Walmart Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walmart's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Walmart Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,861 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-2,861 Mil mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Interest Expense of $-2,861 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors.
Is Walmart's Interest Expense too high?
Walmart's current Interest Expense is $-2,861 Mil. Overall, Walmart has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walmart's Interest Expense compare to COST and TGT?
Walmart's Interest Expense of $-2,861 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. Walmart's current Interest Expense is $-2,861 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 (WMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.20, compared to a current price of $111.84 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-2,861 Mil. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Interest Expense is $-2,861 Mil as of Apr. 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 (WMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $111.84 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.20. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WMT:

  • Interest Expense: $-2,861 Mil
  • GF Value™: $94.20 vs. price of $111.84 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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