Company / Interest Expense
Walmart Interest Expense History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$2.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.0B / $2.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 35
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 35 Consumer Staples companies, Walmart is in the bottom 3% for interest expense. Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $2.0B in FY2021 to $2.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.2%. Ranks 1st among 35 companies in Consumer Staples.
Increased from $2.0B to $2.3B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+753.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, interest expense increased 3.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 35 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Lowest interest expense in the period was in FY2021.
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 | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | - | - |
| FY2025 | $2.3B | +3.1% |
| FY2024 | $2.2B | +13.8% |
| FY2023 | $2.0B | -12.6% |
| FY2022 | $2.3B | +14.5% |
| FY2021 | $2.0B | -0.2% |
| FY2020 | $2.0B | -3.2% |
| FY2019 | $2.0B | +0.8% |
| FY2018 | $2.0B | -6.2% |
| FY2017 | $2.2B | +4.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026