Walmart Net Worth

Walmart Net Worth Breakdown

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The net worth of Walmart is the difference between its total assets and liabilities. Walmart's net worth represents the value of the company's equity or ownership interest. In other words, it is the amount of money that would be left over if all of Walmart's assets were sold and all of its debts were paid off. Net worth is sometimes referred to as shareholder's equity or book value. Walmart's net worth can be used as a measure of its financial health and stability which can help investors to decide if Walmart is a good investment. It is also essential in determining the company's creditworthiness and ability to secure financing before investing in Walmart stock.

Walmart Net Worth Analysis

Walmart's net worth analysis, or its valuation, is the process of determining the total value of the company. This involves assessing a range of factors, including Walmart's financial performance, assets, liabilities, and potential for growth. The ultimate goal is to provide a clear understanding of Walmart's overall worth, which can help investors make informed investment decisions. There are several methods that can be used to perform Walmart's net worth analysis. One common approach is to calculate Walmart's market capitalization.Another approach is to use the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio), which compares Walmart's stock price to its earnings per share (EPS). Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis is another popular method for assessing Walmart's net worth. This approach calculates the present value of Walmart's future cash flows, taking into account factors such as growth rate, profitability, and risk. By comparing the present value of Walmart's cash flows to its current stock price, investors can gain a better understanding of the company's overall value. Finally, investors may use comparable company analysis to evaluate Walmart's net worth. This involves comparing Walmart's financial metrics to similar companies in the same industry. By identifying companies with similar financial characteristics, investors can gain insight into Walmart's net worth relative to its peers.

Enterprise Value

469.04 Billion

To determine if Walmart is a good investment, evaluating the company's potential for future growth is also very important. This may include expanding into new markets, launching new products or services, or improving operational efficiency. Companies with strong growth prospects can be more attractive investments. This aspect of the research should be conducted in the context of the overall market and industry in which the company operates and should include an analysis of growth potential, competitive landscape, and any regulatory or economic factors that could impact the business. Some of the essential points regarding Walmart's net worth research are outlined below:
Walmart generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Walmart is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
Walmart has 60.44 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.81, which is OK given its current industry classification. Walmart has a current ratio of 0.85, suggesting that it has not enough short term capital to pay financial commitments when the payables are due. Note however, debt could still be an excellent tool for Walmart to invest in growth at high rates of return.
About 46.0% of Walmart outstanding shares are owned by insiders
Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Disposition of 6203547 shares by Walton Family Holdings Trust of Walmart at 85.0494 subject to Rule 16b-3

Walmart Quarterly Good Will

28.79 Billion

Walmart uses earnings reports to provide investors with an update of all three financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement. Therefore, it is also crucial when considering investing in Walmart. Every quarterly earnings report provides investors with an overview of sales, expenses, and net income for the most recent period. It also may provide a comparison to Walmart's previous reporting period. The quarterly earnings reports are usually disseminated to the public via Form 10-Q, which is a legal document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter.
20th of February 2024
Upcoming Quarterly Report
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16th of May 2024
Next Financial Report
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31st of January 2024
Next Fiscal Quarter End
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20th of February 2024
Next Fiscal Year End
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31st of October 2023
Last Quarter Report
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31st of January 2023
Last Financial Announcement
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Walmart Target Price Consensus

Walmart target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Walmart's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   42  Strong Buy
Most Walmart analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Walmart stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Walmart, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Walmart Target Price Projection

Walmart's current and average target prices are 85.35 and 98.80, respectively. The current price of Walmart is the price at which Walmart is currently trading. On the other hand, Walmart's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Walmart Market Quote on 16th of March 2025

Low Price84.06Odds
High Price85.37Odds

85.35

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Walmart Target Price

Low Estimate89.91Odds
High Estimate109.67Odds

98.7982

Historical Lowest Forecast  89.91 Target Price  98.8 Highest Forecast  109.67
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Walmart and the information provided on this page.

Know Walmart's Top Institutional Investors

Have you ever been surprised when a price of an equity instrument such as Walmart is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Walmart backward and forwards among themselves. Walmart's institutional investor refers to the entity that pools money to purchase Walmart's securities or originate loans. Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Northern Trust Corp2024-12-31
43.6 M
Franklin Resources Inc2024-12-31
42 M
State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co2024-12-31
39.2 M
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2024-12-31
32 M
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2024-12-31
31.6 M
Ameriprise Financial Inc2024-12-31
30.5 M
Nuveen Asset Management, Llc2024-12-31
29.8 M
Amvescap Plc.2024-12-31
28.4 M
Wells Fargo & Co2024-12-31
26.4 M
Vanguard Group Inc2024-12-31
422.7 M
Blackrock Inc2024-12-31
336.6 M
Note, although Walmart's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Follow Walmart's market capitalization trends

The company currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 685.65 B.

Market Cap

420.41 Billion

Project Walmart's profitablity

Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.08  0.10 
Return On Capital Employed 0.18  0.23 
Return On Assets 0.07  0.09 
Return On Equity 0.21  0.23 
The company has Net Profit Margin of 0.03 %, which implies that it may need a different competitive strategy as even a very small decline in it revenue may erase profits and result in a net loss. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows Net Operating Margin of 0.04 %, which entails that for every 100 dollars of revenue, it generated $0.04 of operating income.
When accessing Walmart's net worth, it's important to look at multiple sources and consider different scenarios. For example, gross profit margin measures Walmart's profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold, while net profit margin measures profitability after accounting for all expenses. Other important metrics include return on assets, return on equity, and free cash flow. By reviewing multiple sources and metrics, you can gain a complete picture of Walmart's profitability and make more informed investment decisions.
Please note, the imprecision that can be found in Walmart's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Walmart. Check Walmart's Beneish M Score to see the likelihood of Walmart's management manipulating its earnings.

Evaluate Walmart's management efficiency

Walmart has Return on Asset of 0.0719 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0719 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.2141 %, implying that it generated $0.2141 on every 100 dollars invested. Walmart's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Walmart manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. Return On Tangible Assets is likely to gain to 0.1 in 2025. Return On Capital Employed is likely to gain to 0.23 in 2025. At this time, Walmart's Total Current Liabilities is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to gain to about 304.8 B in 2025, whereas Non Current Liabilities Other is likely to drop slightly above 15.4 B in 2025.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 11.32  11.88 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 7.74  8.12 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 28.64  14.32 
Price Book Value Ratio 8.67  5.67 
Enterprise Value Multiple 28.64  14.32 
Price Fair Value 8.67  5.67 
Enterprise Value446.7 B469 B
Walmart has shown resilience through effective management strategies. Our analysis examines how these strategies influence financial outcomes and investor returns which helps in understanding the stock's long-term potential.
Enterprise Value Revenue
1.0819
Revenue
681 B
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.041
Revenue Per Share
84.689
Return On Equity
0.2141
Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Walmart insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Walmart's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Walmart insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

Walmart Corporate Filings

10K
14th of March 2025
Annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a company financial performance
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F4
13th of March 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
20th of February 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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14th of February 2025
Other Reports
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Walmart time-series forecasting models is one of many Walmart's stock analysis techniques aimed to predict future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Walmart's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Walmart Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Walmart's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Walmart is estimated to be 0.49 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.57 to a high of 0.66. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Walmart is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.66
0.57
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.49
0.66
Highest

Walmart Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Walmart's value are higher than the current market price of the Walmart stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Walmart is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Walmart's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 30th of April 2025Current EPS (TTM)
4291.73%
0.66
0.49
2.41

Walmart Earnings History

Earnings estimate consensus by Walmart analysts from Wall Street is used by the market to judge Walmart's stock performance. Investors also use these earnings estimates to evaluate and project the stock performance into the future in order to make their investment decisions. However, we recommend analyzing not only Walmart's upcoming profit reports and earnings-per-share forecasts but also comparing them to our different valuation methods.

Walmart Quarterly Gross Profit

44.38 Billion

At this time, Walmart's Retained Earnings are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Earnings Yield is likely to gain to 0.04 in 2025, whereas Retained Earnings Total Equity is likely to drop slightly above 88.2 B in 2025. Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to gain to about 9.3 B in 2025, whereas Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to drop slightly above 13.3 B in 2025.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
83.2784.9986.71
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
76.8294.3996.11
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
82.3484.0785.79
Details
42 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
89.9198.80109.67
Details
Note that many institutional investors and large investment bankers can move markets due to the volume of Walmart assets they manage. They also follow analysts to some degree and often drive overall investor sentiments towards Walmart. With so many stockholders watching consensus numbers, the difference between actual and projected earnings is one of the most critical factors driving Walmart's stock price in the short term.

Walmart Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earning per Share of Walmart refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering Walmart predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of Walmart, the better is its profitability. While calculating the Earning per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

Walmart Estimated Months Earnings per Share

For an investor who is primarily interested in generating an income out of investing in entities such as Walmart, the EPS ratio can tell if the company is intending to increase its current dividend. Although EPS is an essential tool for investors, it should not be used in isolation. EPS of Walmart should always be considered in relation to other companies to make a more educated investment decision.

Walmart Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Walmart's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2025-02-20
2025-01-310.64680.660.0132
2024-11-19
2024-10-310.530.580.05
2024-08-15
2024-07-310.650.670.02
2024-05-16
2024-04-300.520.60.0815 
2024-02-20
2024-01-310.550.60.05
2023-11-16
2023-10-311.521.530.01
2023-08-17
2023-07-311.711.840.13
2023-05-18
2023-04-301.321.470.1511 
2023-02-21
2023-01-311.511.710.213 
2022-11-15
2022-10-311.321.50.1813 
2022-08-16
2022-07-311.621.770.15
2022-05-17
2022-04-301.481.3-0.1812 
2022-02-17
2022-01-311.51.530.03
2021-11-16
2021-10-311.41.450.05
2021-08-17
2021-07-311.571.780.2113 
2021-05-18
2021-04-301.211.690.4839 
2021-02-18
2021-01-311.511.46-0.05
2020-11-17
2020-10-311.181.340.1613 
2020-08-18
2020-07-311.251.560.3124 
2020-05-19
2020-04-301.121.180.06
2020-02-18
2020-01-311.431.38-0.05
2019-11-14
2019-10-311.091.160.07
2019-08-15
2019-07-311.221.270.05
2019-05-16
2019-04-301.021.130.1110 
2019-02-19
2019-01-311.331.410.08
2018-11-15
2018-10-311.011.080.07
2018-08-16
2018-07-311.221.290.07
2018-05-17
2018-04-301.121.140.02
2018-02-20
2018-01-311.371.33-0.04
2017-11-16
2017-10-310.971.00.03
2017-08-17
2017-07-311.071.080.01
2017-05-18
2017-04-300.961.00.04
2017-02-21
2017-01-311.291.30.01
2016-11-17
2016-10-310.960.980.02
2016-08-18
2016-07-311.021.070.05
2016-05-19
2016-04-300.880.980.111 
2016-02-18
2016-01-311.461.490.03
2015-11-17
2015-10-310.980.990.01
2015-08-18
2015-07-311.121.08-0.04
2015-05-19
2015-04-301.041.03-0.01
2015-02-19
2015-01-311.531.610.08
2014-11-13
2014-10-311.121.150.03
2014-08-14
2014-07-311.211.210.0
2014-05-15
2014-04-301.151.1-0.05
2014-02-20
2014-01-311.591.60.01
2013-11-14
2013-10-311.131.140.01
2013-08-15
2013-07-311.251.250.0
2013-05-16
2013-04-301.151.14-0.01
2013-02-21
2013-01-311.571.670.1
2012-11-15
2012-10-311.071.080.01
2012-08-16
2012-07-311.171.180.01
2012-05-17
2012-04-301.041.090.05
2012-02-21
2012-01-311.451.44-0.01
2011-11-15
2011-10-310.980.97-0.01
2011-08-16
2011-07-311.081.090.01
2011-05-17
2011-04-300.950.980.03
2011-02-22
2011-01-311.311.340.03
2010-11-16
2010-10-310.90.90.0
2010-08-17
2010-07-310.960.970.01
2010-05-18
2010-04-300.850.880.03
2010-02-18
2010-01-311.121.170.05
2009-11-12
2009-10-310.810.840.03
2009-08-13
2009-07-310.850.880.03
2009-05-14
2009-04-300.770.770.0
2009-02-17
2009-01-310.991.030.04
2008-11-13
2008-10-310.760.770.01
2008-08-14
2008-07-310.840.860.02
2008-05-13
2008-04-300.750.760.01
2008-02-19
2008-01-311.021.040.02
2007-11-13
2007-10-310.670.690.02
2007-08-14
2007-07-310.760.72-0.04
2007-05-15
2007-04-300.680.680.0
2007-02-20
2007-01-310.90.920.02
2006-11-14
2006-10-310.590.620.03
2006-08-15
2006-07-310.720.720.0
2006-05-16
2006-04-300.610.630.02
2006-02-21
2006-01-310.830.840.01
2005-11-14
2005-10-310.570.570.0
2005-08-16
2005-07-310.650.670.02
2005-05-12
2005-04-300.560.55-0.01
2005-02-17
2005-01-310.740.750.01
2004-11-16
2004-10-310.540.540.0
2004-08-12
2004-07-310.610.620.01
2004-05-13
2004-04-300.490.50.01
2004-02-19
2004-01-310.630.630.0
2003-11-13
2003-10-310.470.46-0.01
2003-08-13
2003-07-310.520.520.0
2003-05-13
2003-04-300.420.41-0.01
2003-02-18
2003-01-310.560.570.01
2002-11-13
2002-10-310.40.410.01
2002-08-13
2002-07-310.450.460.01
2002-05-14
2002-04-300.360.370.01
2002-02-19
2002-01-310.490.490.0
2001-11-13
2001-10-310.330.330.0
2001-09-14
2001-07-310.370.370.0
2001-06-15
2001-04-300.310.310.0
2001-03-15
2001-01-310.450.450.0
2000-11-14
2000-10-310.310.310.0
2000-08-09
2000-07-310.360.360.0
2000-05-09
2000-04-300.280.30.02
2000-02-15
2000-01-310.420.430.01
1999-11-09
1999-10-310.280.290.01
1999-08-10
1999-07-310.280.310.0310 
1999-05-11
1999-04-300.220.250.0313 
1999-02-16
1999-01-310.330.350.02
1998-11-10
1998-10-310.220.230.01
1998-08-11
1998-07-310.220.230.01
1998-05-12
1998-04-300.170.190.0211 
1998-02-24
1998-01-310.280.280.0
1997-11-11
1997-10-310.170.180.01
1997-08-12
1997-07-310.180.180.0
1997-05-12
1997-04-300.140.140.0
1997-02-25
1997-01-310.240.240.0
1996-11-12
1996-10-310.150.150.0
1996-08-13
1996-07-310.150.160.01
1996-05-14
1996-04-300.130.130.0

Walmart Corporate Directors

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