Walmart (WMT) Tax Provision: $-7,502 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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WMT Walmart Inc WMT
86 GF Score
Price $114.24
GF Value $94.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Walmart Tax Provision?

Walmart WMT -0.62% 86 Tax Provision is $-7,502 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Walmart's tax provision for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1,658 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-7,502 Mil.

Walmart Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walmart's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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Walmart Tax Provision Chart

Walmart Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Walmart Quarterly Data
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Walmart Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision 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 $-7,502 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 Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-7,502 Mil mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Tax Provision of $-7,502 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors.
Is Walmart's Tax Provision too high?
Walmart's current Tax Provision is $-7,502 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 Tax Provision compare to COST and TGT?
Walmart's Tax Provision of $-7,502 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 Tax Provision for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. Walmart's current Tax Provision is $-7,502 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 $94.37, compared to a current price of $114.24 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-7,502 Mil. 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 Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Tax Provision is $-7,502 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 $114.24 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.37. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WMT:

  • Tax Provision: $-7,502 Mil
  • GF Value™: $94.37 vs. price of $114.24 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 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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