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


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What is Walmart Tax Expense?

Walmart WMT -3.92% 86 Tax Expense is $7,502 Mil as of Apr. 2026. 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.

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


Walmart  (NAS:WMT) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Walmart Tax Expense Historical Data

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Walmart Tax Expense Chart

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Walmart Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 $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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $7,502 Mil mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Tax Expense of $7,502 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors.
Is Walmart's Tax Expense too high?
Walmart's current Tax Expense 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 Expense compare to COST and TGT?
Walmart's Tax Expense 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 Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. Walmart's current Tax Expense 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 $94.09, compared to a current price of $108.82 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense 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 Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Tax Expense 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 $108.82 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.09. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WMT:

  • Tax Expense: $7,502 Mil
  • GF Value™: $94.09 vs. price of $108.82 (15.7% 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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