WMT Dividend History & Yield
Walmart Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.248 | $24.80 | Declared |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.248 | $24.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 243 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.248 | $24.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 (in 341 days) | Oct 19, 2027 | $0.248 | $24.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WMT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.992 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WMT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,210 | $145,028 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,049 | $725,141 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,097 | $1,450,282 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.83%. $10,000 in WMT would currently pay about $83 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WMT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $0.248 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $0.248 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.248 | +5.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.235 | +13.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $0.208 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | $0.208 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | $0.208 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | $0.208 | +9.5% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 | $0.19 | +1.8% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.1867 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | $0.1867 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.1867 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 | $0.1867 | +1.8% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | $0.1833 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | $0.1833 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $0.1833 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $0.1833 | +1.9% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | $0.18 | +0.0% |
WMT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Raised 5.5% | $0.235 | $0.248 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WMT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, ecommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club U.S. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; and ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Discount Stores. First dividend on our records: Mar 13, 1974. 209 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WMT dividend FAQ
When is WMT's next ex-dividend date?
WMT's next ex-dividend date is Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.248 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does WMT pay dividends?
WMT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.248 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is WMT's dividend yield?
WMT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.82%, based on $0.979 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $119.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.992 per share, is 0.83%.
How much does WMT pay per share?
WMT pays about $0.248 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.992 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $99.20 a year.
Has WMT grown or cut its dividend?
WMT has raised its annual dividend for 44 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.0% a year (+7.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WMT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.83%, you would need about 1,210 shares of WMT (roughly $145,028 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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