Walmart (WMT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median


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86 GF Score
Price $114.60
GF Value $94.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Walmart Dividend Payout Ratio?

Walmart WMT -0.94% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks better than 52.78% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WMT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.38   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Walmart was 0.46. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.38.

WMT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
52.78% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs WMT: 0.35

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Walmart is 0.82%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Walmart was 3.03%. The lowest was 0.70%. And the median was 1.58%.

Walmart's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.25.

During the past 12 months, Walmart's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Walmart was 33.90% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 16.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Walmart (NAS:WMT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Walmart Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Walmart Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Walmart Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.36 0.34 0.33 0.36

Walmart Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.35 0.38 0.32 0.38

WMT vs COST, TGT, DG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Walmart Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Walmart Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2026 )
=0.94/ 2.64
=0.36

Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.248/ 0.66
=0.38

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #85 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Walmart's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Walmart's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.46. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Walmart's value of 0.38 is 4.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #85 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #85 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Walmart in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Walmart's value of 0.38 is 4.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Walmart's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Walmart has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walmart's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 4.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walmart's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.38. 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 $94.09, compared to a current price of $114.60 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 4.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 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 $114.60 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.09. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WMT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (near median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: $94.09 vs. price of $114.60 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#85 of 180)

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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