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Walmart Stock Splits 3-1—Rallies To Record-High Share Price? ›

Shares of Walmart performed strongly in their first day of trading following the company's first stock split in 25 years. The stock rose almost 2% to about $59.59 by close, just shy of its split-adjusted, intraday record high of over $60 briefly achieved last week but hitting its highest-ever closing level ever.

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What happens with a 3 for 1 stock split? ›

"Sam Walton believed it was important to keep our share price in a range where purchasing whole shares, rather than fractions, was accessible to all of our associates," McMillon wrote. With a three-for-one stock split, each old share becomes equal to three shares. In turn, the price per share becomes cheaper.

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What was Walmart's stock price before the split? ›

Back in January, Walmart announced it would split its stock at a 3-to-1 ratio on February 26, 2024, which is today. The split creates three times as many Walmart shares and thus dilutes each share's price by a factor of three based on WMT's closing stock price on February 23. That price was $175.56.

When was Walmart stock the highest? ›

Walmart - 52 Year Stock Price History | WMT

The all-time high Walmart stock closing price was 61.24 on March 21, 2024.
The Walmart 52-week high stock price is 61.66, which is 2.1% above the current share price.
The Walmart 52-week low stock price is 48.34, which is 20% below the current share price.

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Is a 3 to 1 stock split good or bad? ›

Is the split worth it? – Stock splits have no tangible impact on a company's total value—they simply create more shares at more affordable prices.

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Is the Walmart stock split a good thing? ›

This split will increase the number of shares of Walmart's outstanding common stock to approximately 8.1 billion from 2.7 billion shares before the split. Although the stock will trade at a lower price, it won't change the underlying value of existing investments in the company.

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Is Walmart stock good long term? ›

The company's resilience, innovative strategies and steady expansion make it a brilliant investment in the long term. Perfect for those who want growth and stability in times of high inflation and expensive prices. Walmart stock could be a valuable addition to your 2024 portfolio.

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Is it better to buy a stock before it splits? ›

Does it matter to buy before or after a stock split? If you buy a stock before it splits, you'll pay more per share than what it'll cost after it splits. If you're looking to buy into a stock at a cheaper price, you may want to wait until after the stock split.

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Do stocks usually go up after a split? ›

While a split, in theory, should have no effect on a stock's price, it often results in renewed investor interest, which can have a positive effect on the stock price. While this effect may wane over time, stock splits by blue-chip companies are a bullish signal for investors.

How much was $1000 in Walmart stock in 1970? ›

Investing $1,000 In Walmart IPO: Walmart offered shares for $16.50 on Oct. 1, 1970 for its IPO. A $1,000 investment could have purchased 60.61 shares of Walmart stock.

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Who owns the most Walmart shares? ›

Jim Walton owns the most shares of Walmart (WMT). The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.

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Will Walmart stock split in 2024? ›

Walmart's common stock will begin trading on a post-split basis at the market open on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, under the Company's existing trading symbol “WMT.” Investors will see the stock price be lower by approximately 1/3 in value when trading opens on Monday, Feb.

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Who is the biggest investor in Walmart? ›

Jim Walton, Alice Walton, and Rob Walton are the top three individual shareholders of Walmart. Walmart's largest institutional investors include the John T. Walton Estate Trust, Vanguard Group, and BlackRock.

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What will Walmart stock be in 10 years? ›

Walmart stock price stood at $59.84

According to the latest long-term forecast, Walmart price will hit $75 by the end of 2024 and then $85 by the middle of 2025. Walmart will rise to $90 within the year of 2026, $95 in 2027, $110 in 2028, $125 in 2029 and $150 in 2032.

How many times has Walmart stock split since 1994? ›

Walmart stock (symbol: WMT) underwent a total of 10 stock splits.

What will be the price after a stock split? ›

Normally, a stock split will reduce the price per share of each share in proportion to the increase in shares. Using this example, a 2-1 split for a stock trading at $200 would halve the price to $100 and double the number of total shares outstanding.

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What is the dividend for Walmart after stock split? ›

On the heels of a planned 3-for-1 stock split, Walmart is raising its dividend by 9.2%. The Bentonville, Ark., retail giant on Tuesday said it will pay a post-split quarterly dividend of 20.75 cents, up from a prior split-adjusted rate of 19 cents.

Is now a good time to buy Walmart stock? ›

Walmart has 9.57% upside potential, based on the analysts' average price target. Is WMT a Buy, Sell or Hold? Walmart has a conensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 24 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

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