Wal-Mart has increased its dividends every year for 33 years, with some annual increases as high as 44%. Wal-Mart pays a 2.55% dividend. That sounds small, but it should grow fast. Wal-Mart's dividend has increased 24.3% on a historical basis. Over the last five years, it's up 14.59 on an annual average. EPS increased from $4.07 to $4.49 over the past 5 quarters indicating an improving growth rate. WMT is expected to increase EPS by 9.5% in 2012. WMT appears normally valued based on its Price/Book of 3.03, which is between the Consumer Staples sector’s top and bottom quintile values of 4.41 and 1.43, respectively.
Wal-Mart Stock Working Up Mojo For Run To $75
Wal-Mart has released encouraging results showing an increase in comparable same stores sales and strength in its international business which grew at a 20% clip. However margins were under pressure given inflation pressures, which is a persistent worry Stock Market Today
world famous retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and the district government have signed a city wide community benefits agreement, that could be profitable for local contractors but is improbable to fully settle the city’s voiced anti-Wal-Mart views.
Vincent Gray, D.C. Mayor, said that, “This agreement represents an unprecedented, citywide commitment from a retailer that is already poised to help create more than 1,800 permanent jobs in our city. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is showing what it means to be a good corporate neighbor, and I encourage other firms interested in doing business in the district of Columbia to show a similar level of commitment to our residents.”
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares were at 56.85 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 8.6% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today
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