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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 ho...

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Walmart Inc. Common Stock
WMT RETAIL-VARIETY STORES · Market Cap: $889B
$113.10 ▲ +1.22%
+$1.36 today · as of 29 Jul 2026
65 S.I.F.T
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Last updated: 29 Jul 2026 · Confidence: 70%
Pillar Breakdown
🛡 Safety 58
Decent financial position but faces notable competition.
💰 Income 80
High cyclicality and lack of recurring revenue are limiting stability.
📊 Fundamentals 45
Strong growth but valuation is elevated.
⏱ Time 85
Shorter track record or weaker tailwinds.
🧠 Munger Reality Filter HOLD

Extensive global scale and supply chain efficiencies provide a durable competitive advantage, though e-commerce disruption and thin margins limit pricing power.

Strengths: Market leadership with 270M weekly customers and $713B revenue, High income_stability score of 80 driven by essential grocery sales, Long operating history yielding time_in_market score of 85
Risks: Elevated debt-to-cash-flow ratio of 4.62 signals leverage concerns, Low ROE of 7.98% indicates inefficient capital returns, Fundamentals pillar score of only 45 reflects operational vulnerabilities
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Business Overview

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.
Key Metrics
ROE (10yr)
8.0%
Debt / CFO
N/A
Div. Yield
0.00%
FCF Growth
0.0%

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Financial Details

Recent Quarters
Quarter Revenue Gross Profit EPS
No quarterly data available.
Segment Breakdown
Data Center 56%
Client 28%
Gaming 9%
Embedded 7%

Management

Leadership Summary
  • Long-tenured leadership with deep retail and operational expertise across domestic and international markets.
  • Accelerated digital transformation and omnichannel capabilities, including e-commerce and supply-chain modernization.
  • Strong emphasis on associate wages, diversity, and sustainability initiatives aligned with stakeholder capitalism.
  • Disciplined capital allocation focused on high-ROI growth areas while returning cash to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
Track Record

Under McMillon's tenure, Walmart has delivered consistent revenue growth, expanded operating margins through productivity initiatives, and achieved double-digit e-commerce sales increases. Total shareholder return has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years, driven by market-share gains in grocery and general merchandise.

Recent Commentary

“In the most recent earnings call, management highlighted resilient consumer demand, continued market-share gains, and ongoing investments in automation and AI-driven inventory management. Analysts noted cautious optimism on margin expansion amid inflationary pressures.”

Analyst Reviews & Risks

Wall Street Consensus
4.6
out of 5 (Strong Buy)
Average Target: $485.00
Key Investment Risks
  • Elevated debt-to-cash-flow ratio of 4.62 signals leverage concerns
  • Low ROE of 7.98% indicates inefficient capital returns
  • Fundamentals pillar score of only 45 reflects operational vulnerabilities
Ownership & Sentiment

Institutional Ownership: N/A%

Short Interest: N/A%

AI Investment Thesis
  • Dominant retail position with unmatched scale, supply chain efficiency, and brand loyalty driving consistent market share gains.
  • Accelerating e-commerce and omnichannel growth through Walmart+ and marketplace, narrowing the gap with pure-play online competitors.
  • Resilient value-focused customer base providing defensive characteristics during economic uncertainty and inflation.
  • Diversification into high-margin areas including advertising, healthcare, and financial services expanding the total addressable market.
  • Strong free cash flow generation supporting dividend growth, share buybacks, and strategic investments for long-term compounding.
Key Catalysts & Risks
Catalysts
  • Better-than-expected quarterly results driven by grocery and general merchandise strength
  • Successful scaling of advertising business and higher-margin services
  • Potential share repurchase acceleration or special dividend announcements
Risks
  • Intense competition from Amazon, Costco, and discount peers pressuring margins
  • Rising labor, fuel, and supply chain costs eroding profitability
  • Regulatory scrutiny on antitrust, labor practices, or data privacy
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