Company / Goodwill
Walmart Goodwill History
FY2017-FY2026 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Goodwill
$28.7B
FY2026
5-year range
$28.7B / $29.0B
FY2022-FY2026
Trend
-0.2%
vs FY2025
Sector context
#2 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 81 Consumer Staples companies, Walmart is in the top 2% for goodwill. Goodwill has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $16.7B in FY2017 to $31.2B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$28.7B in FY2026 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.6%. Ranks 2nd among 81 companies in Consumer Staples.
Remained stable around $28.7B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Goodwill over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -0.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Consumer StaplesTop 2% of 81This company $28.7B Sector average $4.4B
▼
+560.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.6%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2026, goodwill decreased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 81 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak goodwill was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.48 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 23.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | GoodwillValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $28.7B | -0.2% |
| FY2025 | $28.8B | +0.0% |
| FY2024 | $28.8B | -0.8% |
| FY2023 | $29.0B | +0.1% |
| FY2022 | $29.0B | -6.7% |
| FY2021 | $31.1B | -0.3% |
| FY2020 | $31.2B | +70.9% |
| FY2019 | $18.2B | +7.1% |
| FY2018 | $17.0B | +2.0% |
| FY2017 | $16.7B | -7.8% |
As of FY2026 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026