Walmart Inc. (WMT) Shares Outstanding: 7.98
Is Walmart Inc.’s shares outstanding high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s shares outstanding of 7.98 is in line with its 5-year average of 8.19, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.98–8.49).
The shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 7.98. It is below its 12-month average by 0.36% (8.01).
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WMT Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
7.98
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
8.01
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
8.07
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
8.19
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
8.58
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
9.08
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
9.81
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.62%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
7.98B
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$118.88
Market Cap
$946.1B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.98B | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 8.04B | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 8.08B | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 8.17B | -2.44% |
| 2022 | 8.38B | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 8.49B | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 8.55B | -2.70% |
| 2019 | 8.79B | -2.20% |
| 2018 | 8.98B | -3.42% |
| 2017 | 9.30B | -3.31% |
| 2016 | 9.62B | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 9.69B | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 9.81B | -3.11% |
| 2013 | 10.12B | -2.49% |
| 2012 | 10.38B | -5.36% |
| 2011 | 10.97B | -5.43% |
| 2010 | 11.60B | -1.85% |
| 2009 | 11.82B | -3.12% |
| 2008 | 12.20B | -2.35% |
| 2007 | 12.49B | -0.45% |
| 2006 | 12.55B | -1.78% |
| 2005 | 12.78B | -2.38% |
| 2004 | 13.09B | -1.51% |
| 2003 | 13.29B | -0.78% |
| 2002 | 13.39B | +0.00% |
| 2001 | 13.39B | +0.31% |
| 2000 | 13.35B | -0.29% |
| 1999 | 13.39B | -1.15% |
| 1998 | 13.55B | -1.50% |
| 1997 | 13.76B | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Walmart Inc. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Walmart Inc. Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The shares outstanding for WMT stock is 7.98.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s shares outstanding high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s shares outstanding of 7.98 is in line with its 5-year average of 8.19, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.98–8.49).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for WMT stock is 8.01.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for WMT stock is 8.07.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for WMT stock is 8.19.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for WMT stock is 8.58.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for WMT stock is 9.08.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for WMT stock is 9.81.
Walmart Inc. Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 7.98 |
| 2025-01-31 | 8.04 |
| 2024-01-31 | 8.08 |
| 2023-01-31 | 8.17 |
| 2022-01-31 | 8.38 |
| 2021-01-31 | 8.49 |
| 2020-01-31 | 8.55 |
| 2019-01-31 | 8.79 |
| 2018-01-31 | 8.98 |
| 2017-01-31 | 9.30 |
| 2016-01-31 | 9.62 |
| 2015-01-31 | 9.69 |
| 2014-01-31 | 9.81 |
| 2013-01-31 | 10.12 |
| 2012-01-31 | 10.38 |
| 2011-01-31 | 10.97 |
| 2010-01-31 | 11.60 |
| 2009-01-31 | 11.82 |
| 2008-01-31 | 12.20 |
| 2007-01-31 | 12.49 |
| 2006-01-31 | 12.55 |
| 2005-01-31 | 12.78 |
| 2004-01-31 | 13.09 |
| 2003-01-31 | 13.29 |
| 2002-01-31 | 13.39 |
| 2001-01-31 | 13.39 |
| 2000-01-31 | 13.35 |
| 1999-01-31 | 13.39 |
| 1998-01-31 | 13.55 |
| 1997-01-31 | 13.76 |