Other Income & Expense

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Equity Securities

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryOther
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile

How to read this metric

An increase indicates positive market performance of the company's investment portfolio, while a decrease reflects market volatility or underperformance.

Detailed definition

Represents the change in fair value of equity security investments held by the company that are recognized in the income...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with large treasury or strategic investment portfolios; peers often report this under non-operating income.

Metric ID: wmt_unrealized_gain_loss_equity_securities

Frequently Asked Questions

What does unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities mean?
The change in value of equity investments that have not yet been sold.