Is WMT a good investment in 2026?

Walmart Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 45.8, with medium volatility (22.4% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of WMT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 22.4%, WMT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.66 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Walmart Inc. (WMT) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does WMT pay dividends?

Yes, Walmart Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.79%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$997.24B

P/E RATIO

45.8

BETA

0.66

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

0.79%

52W HIGH

$134.69

52W LOW

$79.81

VOLATILITY

22.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$128.85 → $125.08-2.93%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$85.98 → $125.08+45.5%

WMT | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/18/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	WMT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	45.8x	21.0x	↑ 118%
Beta	0.66	0.65	More volatile
Div Yield	0.79%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	22.4%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare WMT's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
WMT(You are here)	$125.08	$997.24B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$151.48	$354.54B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.58	$333.72B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$156.50	$213.99B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Walmart Inc. is currently trading at $125.08, which is 7.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.66, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME12.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WMT a good buy right now?

Walmart Inc. trades at 45.8x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 22.4% volatility.

Does WMT pay dividends?

Yes, Walmart Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.79%. This translates to approximately $0.99 per share annually.

How volatile is WMT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 22.4% and beta of 0.66,WMT is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 3/18/2026, 8:39:56 AM