Walmart WMT Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

TargetTGT

4.5%-0.9pp

Dollar GeneralDG

5.3%+1.0pp

KrogerKR

1.3%-1.3pp

Lowe's CompaniesLOW

11.5%-0.8pp

CVS HealthCVS

1.5%-1.1pp

Weis MarketsWMK

2.5%0.0pp

FAQ

What is Walmart 's operating margin?

Walmart (WMT) reported operating margin of 4.2% in Q1 2026.

How has Walmart 's operating margin changed year-over-year?

Walmart 's operating margin decreased by 3.8% year-over-year, from 4.3% to 4.2%.

What is the long-term trend for Walmart 's operating margin?

Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Walmart 's operating margin has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 4% to 4.2%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.