Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Walmart Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$15.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$8.7B / $15.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+39.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 80
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 80 Consumer Staples companies, Walmart is in the top 2% for capital returned to shareholders. Improved from $8.7B to $15.6B over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$15.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.6%. Ranks 2nd among 80 companies in Consumer Staples.
Improved from $8.7B to $15.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1136.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +1.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 39.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 80 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders in the period was in FY2017.
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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | - | - |
| FY2025 | $15.6B | +39.5% |
| FY2024 | $11.2B | +27.9% |
| FY2023 | $8.7B | -25.7% |
| FY2022 | $11.8B | -12.9% |
| FY2021 | $13.5B | -6.3% |
| FY2020 | $14.4B | -0.6% |
| FY2019 | $14.5B | +39.5% |
| FY2018 | $10.4B | +44.5% |
| FY2017 | $7.2B | -43.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026