Walmart Inc. Closes Strong on August 29th, Signaling Retail Resilience
Shares See Nearly 1% Gain as After-Hours Trading Shows Minor Dip
August 31, 2025 – Walmart Inc. (WMT), the world’s largest retailer, concluded its trading day on Friday, August 29th, with a positive stride, closing at 96.98 USD. This represents a solid increase of 0.87 USD, or 0.91%, from its previous close of 96.11 USD, reflecting a day of confident investor activity in the retail giant.
The trading session for Walmart opened at 96.10 USD, and the stock quickly found its footing, pushing towards an intraday high of 97.02 USD. Although it experienced a low of 95.80 USD during the day, the overall trend was upward, particularly in the afternoon, where it maintained strong momentum before the market close. In after-hours trading, the stock saw a slight dip of 0.080 USD (0.082%), settling at 96.90 USD by 7:42 PM GMT-4.
Walmart’s market capitalization remains colossal at 77.37 trillion (Kr, indicative of a very large numerical value), reinforcing its dominant position in the global retail landscape. The company’s P/E ratio is currently at 36.59, a metric closely watched by analysts for valuation insights. Furthermore, Walmart continues to be an attractive option for dividend investors, offering a dividend yield of 0.97% and a quarterly dividend amount of 0.24 USD.
Examining its annual performance, Walmart’s 52-week high stands at 105.30 USD, while its 52-week low is 76.22 USD. The August 29th closing price of 96.98 USD positions the stock comfortably within this range, leaning towards the higher end, and demonstrating the company’s consistent strength amidst evolving consumer trends and economic conditions.
As the retail sector continues to adapt to e-commerce growth and changing consumer behaviors, Walmart’s steady performance on August 29th underscores its strategic resilience and strong market presence heading into the new week.
