Walmart (WMT) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+15.34%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$110.70

Current price$127.69

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,153.40

YTD rank#220 of 500

SectorConsumer Staples

Official websitewalmart.com

Price chart

WMT vs its sector

Consumer Staples sector average+15.52%

WMT YTD+15.34%

Difference-0.18 pts

Stocks in sector33

Underperforming its sector. WMT is 0.18 points behind the Consumer Staples sector average, which covers 33 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Walmart (WMT) is up +15.34% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #220 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $110.70 and trades at $127.69 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,153.40 today. That puts it 0.18 points behind the Consumer Staples sector average of +15.52%.

Recent performance

Walmart (WMT) has gained 22.47% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 24.82%, and gained 14.75% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 17.27%). It is trading 4.62% below its 52-week high of $133.88, set on 2026-05-19.

Latest WMT news

Getting a big head start on holiday shopping can benefit retailers and consumers alikeThe Conversation · 2026-11-02
Walmart Inc. (WMT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on ItZacks · 2026-11-02
Can Walmart's Expanded Sparky AI Boost Holiday Shopping and Sales?Zacks · 2026-11-02
Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Hits a New 52-Week HighZacks · 2026-11-02
Walmart and Operation Homefront Unite to Support Military Families This Holiday SeasonPR Newswire · 2026-11-02

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WMT YTD return FAQ

What is Walmart (WMT)'s YTD return in 2026?

Walmart (WMT) is up +15.34% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Walmart (WMT)'s price at the start of 2026?

Walmart (WMT) closed at $110.70 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $127.69 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Walmart (WMT) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Walmart (WMT) ranks #220 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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