#2 - Walmart (NYSE:WMT)
When investors consider Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) as an investment, history is a great guide.
Investors who bought WMT stock 15 years ago have been rewarded with a total return (stock price gains plus dividends) of 580%. That’s an average return of nearly 40% every year—which easily outpaces the S&P 500 over the same period.
Walmart is one of the few brick-and-mortar retailers that can compete effectively with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) in the e-commerce space. This creates an omnichannel experience that keeps Walmart not only maintaining but accelerating growth in revenue and earnings. And in a world where pricing power will be paramount, few retailers have the clout of Walmart.
In addition to the company’s 53 years of consecutive dividend increases, Walmart has added shareholder value in many ways. In early 2024, that meant splitting its stock in an effort to make the company’s stock more accessible for employees.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications.
More about Walmart- Current Price
- $92.81
- Consensus Rating
- Moderate Buy
- Ratings Breakdown
- 31 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $103.58 (11.6% Upside)
