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WMT dividend safety score
Walmart Inc. · Consumer Defensive
WMT scores 90/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) has a very low dividend yield of 0.88%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 90 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #1 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, May, Aug, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 11, 2026 (estimated)
WMT dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.94 | +13.3% |
| 2024 | $0.83 | +9.2% |
| 2023 | $0.76 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.75 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.73 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How WMT compares
| WMT | Consumer Defensive avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 90 | 77 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 0.88% | 4.58% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 8 Consumer Defensive stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming WMT dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 11, 2026 | $0.2475 |
| ~Mar 26, 2027 | $0.2475 |
| ~Jul 9, 2027 | $0.2475 |
| ~Oct 22, 2027 | $0.2475 |
Estimates based on WMT's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would WMT pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $9 | $1 |
| $10,000 | $88 | $7 |
| $50,000 | $441 | $37 |
| $100,000 | $882 | $73 |
To earn $1,000 a month from WMT at today's yield you would need about $1,361,007 invested, roughly 12,122 shares.
Based on the current yield of 0.88%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent WMT dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2026 | $0.2475 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $0.2475 |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.2475 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2475 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2350 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2075 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2075 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.2075 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2075 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
WMT dividend FAQ
Is the WMT dividend safe?
Walmart Inc. has a dividend safety score of 90 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the WMT dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for WMT is about 0.88%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does WMT pay dividends?
Walmart Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in WMT earn in dividends?
At a yield of 0.88%, $10,000 invested in WMT would pay about $88 a year, or roughly $7 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next WMT ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for WMT is expected around December 11, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.