WMT
Walmart
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: WMT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.81%
Payout ratio: 33.9%
Walmart's last dividend payment of $0.248 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 8, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $0.97 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 0.81%.
WMT dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Walmart Dividend yield
Walmart's dividend yield of 0.81% is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.22%, Walmart's dividend yield is 75% lower. The historical 5-year average of WMT's dividend yield is 1.3%, which is above the current yield.
WMT Dividend history
Walmart has been paying dividends for the last 34 years. According to our records WMT has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 9% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 11%.
Walmart Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $0.248 | 0.74% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.248 | 0.8% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.235 | 0.81% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.235 | 0.91% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.235 | 0.92% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.235 | 1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.208 | 0.88% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.208 | 1.11% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.208 | 1.32% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.208 | 1.27% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.19 | 1.5% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.19 | 1.42% |
| May 4, 2023 | $0.19 | 1.5% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.19 | 1.63% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.187 | 1.51% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.187 | 1.72% |
| May 5, 2022 | $0.187 | 1.45% |
| Mar 17, 2022 | $0.187 | 1.52% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.183 | 1.59% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.183 | 1.47% |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.183 | 1.55% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | $0.183 | 1.67% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.47% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.63% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.76% |
| Mar 19, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.78% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.177 | 1.79% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.177 | 1.94% |
| May 9, 2019 | $0.177 | 2.11% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.177 | 2.13% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.173 | 2.19% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.173 | 2.33% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.173 | 2.49% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.173 | 2.33% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.17 | 2.11% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.17 | 2.49% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.17 | 2.63% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.17 | 2.88% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.167 | 2.83% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.167 | 2.69% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.167 | 2.98% |
| Mar 9, 2016 | $0.167 | 2.92% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.163 | 3.36% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.163 | 2.65% |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.163 | 2.5% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.163 | 2.39% |
Walmart dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Walmart's payout ratio of 33.9% is above its peers average but below the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, Walmart's payout ratio is 44% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WMT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT Target Corp | 3.72% | $4.56 | 59.9% |
| M Macy's Inc | 3.33% | $0.74 | 31.2% |
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 3.23% | $0.5 | 20.6% |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 2.28% | $2.36 | 33.2% |
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 1.1% | $1.2 | 26.7% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.81% | $0.97 | 33.9% |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 0.76% | $1.33 | 26.2% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 0.55% | $5.37 | 27% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Walmart pay a dividend?
Yes, Walmart has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WMT has been paying dividends since 1993.
When was WMT's last dividend?
Walmart's last dividend ex-date was on May 8, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.248 per share.
How much dividend does Walmart pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WMT pays $0.97 per share.
What is Walmart's dividend yield?
Walmart's current dividend yield is 0.81%.
How often does Walmart pay dividends?
Walmart has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Walmart's dividend payout ratio?
Walmart's dividend payout ratio is 33.9%.
Does Walmart pay a good dividend?
Walmart's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.