Wal-Mart Stores Inc WMT:NYSE (Common Stock)
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume | Avg Volume (10 day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.57 | 0.99 1.20% | 2.33% | 5,997,522 | 6.9M |
| Market Comparison | P/E (TTM) | P/E (Forward 12 Months) | PEG | 1 Year EPS Growth Rate | 5 Year EPS Growth Rate |
| WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc | 16.7 | 17.1 | 5.0 | 2.51% | 5.87% |
| Retail (Grocery) Industry | 27.4 | 20.2 | 3.9 | 5.97% | 12.72% |
| Services Sector | 24.8 | 65.6 | 6.8 | -6.79% | 12.78% |
| S&P; 500 | 19.8 | 17.9 | 3.9 | 4.91% | 17.88% |
Earnings Summary
On 2/19/2015, WMT reported 4 quarter 2015 earnings of $1.58 per share. This result was in-line with the consensus of the 26 analysts following the company and missed last year's 4 quarter results by 1.25%.
The next confirmed earnings announcement is expected on 05/19/2015.WMT's PE ratio is among the lowest of any stock in the Retail (Grocery) industry and signals that investors have not been willing to pay a premium for this company's business prospects. However, during the past year, earnings growth has lagged its historical five year growth rate.