Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Walmart's stock price (WMT) has seen an increase of 44.15% between July 1, 2024, and June 27, 2025, rising from $67.48 to $97.27. Over the past 12 months, WMT is up 44.90%. In the past 30 days (as of June 30, 2025), the stock is down 1.99%. Recent events include Walmart opening its first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas, partnering with Soda Health to launch the AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition and Wellness Insights program, and OnePay and Synchrony announcing a new credit card program with Walmart. Mizuho initiated coverage of Walmart with an "Outperform" recommendation. Walmart announced a new service to transport goods from Asia to the U.S. Quarterly dividends were approved in August and December 2024, and the Q2 2026 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call were confirmed for August 21, 2025.

Walmart's demand experiences seasonality, particularly with increased demand during the holiday season, including Black Friday. The company utilizes "anticipation inventory" to prepare for these seasonal changes and address increased demand. Its operations, both in the U.S. and internationally, are subject to seasonal aspects. The success of Walmart's business is partly dependent on its ability to accurately predict consumer demand and adapt to changing shopping patterns, tastes, and preferences. Online and mobile applications are available 24 hours a day, providing continuous access for customers.

Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, operating hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, including Sam's Club. The company's core business strategy revolves around "Everyday Low Prices" (EDLP). Walmart operates within the Retail sector and the Retailing industry. Its product portfolio spans groceries and consumables, health and wellness, technology, office and entertainment, hardlines, apparel, and home goods. Beyond third-party brands, Walmart offers private labels and licensed brands. Additionally, the company provides services like fuel, gift cards, financial services, and value-added services including Walmart Connect, Fulfillment, GoLocal, and Walmart Luminate.

As of January 2025, Walmart operates 10,771 stores worldwide across 19 countries, including 5,205 in the United States and 5,566 in 18 other countries. Its international segment generated $101.8 billion in annual revenue in fiscal year 2023. While the U.S. market remains its largest, accounting for 72.3% of its total revenue as of 2023, Walmart has a significant presence in countries like Mexico, Canada, Chile, China, and India. The company also operates in Central America and has a presence in the UK through its subsidiary, ASDA. Walmart's e-commerce platforms extend across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Walmart has faced criticism and legal scrutiny over labor practices, environmental policies, animal welfare standards, treatment of suppliers, handling of crime in stores, business ethics, and product safety. Critics have alleged that the company prioritizes profits over social and ethical responsibilities. Walmart's "Project Gigaton" initiative reached its goal six years early, potentially impacting its environmental reputation positively. Walmart reported plans to remove self-checkout from some stores due to customer feedback, which could improve the in-store shopping experience. The company recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices due to potential Salmonella contamination concerns, which could temporarily affect its reputation for food safety. Walmart's corporate reputation has historically lagged behind many competitors, but low-income customers continue to shop there.

Walmart is a publicly traded company, but the Walton family maintains significant control, collectively owning about 45% of the company. The Walton family's heirs own over 50% of Walmart through their holding company Walton Enterprises and individual holdings. Major individual shareholders include Jim Walton, Alice Walton, and S. Robson Walton. Jim Walton owns 0.39% of the company's outstanding shares. Institutional investors hold a substantial portion of Walmart's stock, with 5,225 institutional owners and shareholders as of March 31, 2025. The largest institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp.