Forward PE Ratio: 42.88
The forward PE ratio is 42.88 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (42.88) = Close Price ($112.21) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.64)
WMT Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
42.88
WMT Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Walmart Inc.
Market Cap
$892.98B
Forward PE Ratio
42.88
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $892.98B | 42.88 |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $60.06B | 18.13 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)vs › | $404.88B | 46.41 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)vs › | $2.66T | 27.60 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $36.67B | 12.35 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $25.53B | 17.45 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
39.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
42.9
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.64 implies -7.4% EPS decline vs the reported trailing $2.85.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $112.21 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-31 | $2.90 | $2.82 – $3.03 | 25 | 38.6x |
| 2028-01-31 | $3.28 | $3.11 – $3.63 | 25 | 34.2x |
| 2029-01-31 | $3.66 | $3.49 – $4.19 | 10 | 30.6x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The forward PE ratio for WMT stock is 42.88.
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About Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc., established in 1945 and based in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates as a global retail powerhouse, having officially adopted its current name in February 2018, formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The company's diverse operations, encompassing retail, wholesale, and e-commerce, are managed across three primary divisions: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. Its extensive physical presence includes a variety of store formats such as supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, membership-only warehouse clubs (like Sam's Club), cash-and-carry outlets, and discount stores, primarily operating under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market banners. Digitally, the company engages customers through numerous e-commerce platforms, including walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and PhonePe, as well as via dedicated mobile applications. Walmart offers an exceptionally broad range of products and services. Its inventory covers groceries and daily consumables, such as dairy, meats, baked goods, deli items, fresh produce, various packaged foods (dry, chilled, or frozen), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, floral items, snacks, candies, health and beauty aids, paper products, laundry and home care essentials, baby care, and pet supplies, alongside fuel and tobacco. Furthermore, it features a comprehensive health and wellness segment, providing pharmacy, optical, and hearing services, over-the-counter medications, and other medical products. For home and personal needs, shoppers can find items ranging from home improvement goods, outdoor living products, gardening supplies, furniture, apparel, and jewelry, to tools, power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses, and automotive services like tire and battery centers. The electronics department includes consumer electronics, accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Beyond merchandise, Walmart provides a suite of financial services. These include digital payment platforms, money transfer options, bill payment services, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access solutions, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access programs. The company also markets several proprietary brands, notably Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- CEO
- John R. Furner