Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Walmart Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2017-FY2026 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
22.0%
FY2026
5-year range
17.0% / 22.0%
FY2022-FY2026
Trend
+2.9%
vs FY2025
Sector context
#21 of 80
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 22.0%, Walmart's return on equity (roe) ranks #21 of 80 in the Consumer Staples sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 8.2% in FY2021 to 22.0% in FY2026.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
22.0% in FY2026 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.7%.
Improved from 17.0% to 22.0% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +13.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#21 of 80 in Consumer StaplesTop 26% of 80This company 22.0% Sector average 64.3%
▼
-65.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2026, return on equity (roe) increased 2.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 42.4pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 22.0% | +2.9% |
| FY2025 | 21.4% | +25.4% |
| FY2024 | 17.0% | -3.3% |
| FY2023 | 17.6% | -1.4% |
| FY2022 | 17.9% | +116.9% |
| FY2021 | 8.2% | -37.6% |
| FY2020 | 13.2% | -29.8% |
| FY2019 | 18.8% | -0.3% |
| FY2018 | 18.9% | -10.3% |
| FY2017 | 21.0% | +5.7% |
As of FY2026 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026