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Walmart Inc. (WMT) Operating Margin: 4.18%

Is Walmart Inc.’s operating margin high or low?

Walmart Inc.'s operating margin of 4.18% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.34%–4.53%).

The operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 4.18% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.53% (4.24%).

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WMT Operating Margin
4.18%-3.02% 1Y
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WMT Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

WMT Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

4.18%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

4.24%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

4.00%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

4.09%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

4.23%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

4.73%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

4.99%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.53%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.50%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+2.12%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-1.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-11.60%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-16.30%

WMT Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Walmart Inc. (WMT)4.18%4.24%4.00%4.09%
Target Corporation (TGT)$57.49B4.88%5.05%5.14%5.48%
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)$429.55B3.77%3.71%3.59%3.52%
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T11.16%10.96%7.67%6.99%
The Kroger Co. (KR)$38.84B1.28%1.95%1.99%2.25%
Dollar General Corporation (DG)$24.13B5.16%4.69%6.12%6.78%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

24.9%

Operating Margin

4.2%

Walmart Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Walmart Inc. Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The operating margin for WMT stock is 4.18%.
Is Walmart Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s operating margin of 4.18% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.09%, near the high end of its 5-year range (3.34%–4.53%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The TTM average operating margin for WMT stock is 4.24%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 3Y average operating margin for WMT stock is 4.00%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 5Y average operating margin for WMT stock is 4.09%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 10Y average operating margin for WMT stock is 4.23%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 15Y average operating margin for WMT stock is 4.73%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 20Y average operating margin for WMT stock is 4.99%.

Walmart Inc. Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-01-314.18%
2025-01-314.31%
2024-01-314.17%
2023-01-313.34%
2022-01-314.53%
2021-01-314.03%
2020-01-313.93%
2019-01-314.27%
2018-01-314.08%
2017-01-314.69%
2016-01-315.00%
2015-01-315.59%
2014-01-315.64%
2013-01-315.92%
2012-01-315.93%
2011-01-316.05%
2010-01-315.88%
2009-01-315.63%
2008-01-315.82%
2007-01-315.88%
2006-01-316.00%
2005-01-316.08%
2004-01-315.81%
2003-01-315.39%
2002-01-315.63%
2001-01-315.85%
2000-01-314.98%
1999-01-314.70%
1998-01-314.33%
1997-01-314.15%