Capital Expenditures for Walmart (WMT)
According to Walmart's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $26.64B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$26.64B
YoY change
+12.0%
5Y CAGR
+21.0%
Peak year (2026)
$26.64B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$382.52B
CapEx history chart for Walmart (WMT) from 1990 to 2026
CapEx history table for Walmart (WMT) from 1990 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26.64B | +12.0% | ||
| 2025 | $23.78B | +15.4% | ||
| 2024 | $20.61B | +22.2% | ||
| 2023 | $16.86B | +28.6% | ||
| 2022 | $13.11B | +27.7% | ||
| 2021 | $10.26B | -4.1% | ||
| 2020 | $10.71B | +3.5% | ||
| 2019 | $10.34B | +2.9% | ||
| 2018 | $10.05B | -5.3% | ||
| 2017 | $10.62B | -7.5% | ||
| 2016 | $11.48B | -5.7% | ||
| 2015 | $12.17B | -7.2% | ||
| 2014 | $13.12B | +1.7% | ||
| 2013 | $12.90B | -4.5% | ||
| 2012 | $13.51B | +6.4% | ||
| 2011 | $12.70B | +4.2% | ||
| 2010 | $12.18B | +6.0% | ||
| 2009 | $11.50B | -23.0% | ||
| 2008 | $14.94B | -4.7% | ||
| 2007 | $15.67B | +7.6% | ||
| 2006 | $14.56B | +13.0% | ||
| 2005 | $12.89B | +25.1% | ||
| 2004 | $10.31B | +10.2% | ||
| 2003 | $9.36B | +11.6% | ||
| 2002 | $8.38B | +4.2% | ||
| 2001 | $8.04B | +30.1% | ||
| 2000 | $6.18B | +65.6% | ||
| 1999 | $3.73B | +41.7% | ||
| 1998 | $2.64B | -0.3% | ||
| 1997 | $2.64B | -25.9% | ||
| 1996 | $3.57B | -4.5% | ||
| 1995 | $3.73B | -16.5% | ||
| 1994 | $4.47B | +18.3% | ||
| 1993 | $3.78B | +50.6% | ||
| 1992 | $2.51B | +54.6% | ||
| 1991 | $1.62B | +70.1% | ||
| 1990 | $954.60M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Walmart's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Walmart (WMT) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $26.64B (2026) – grew 12.0% year-over-year.
Walmart capital expenditures has grown for 5 consecutive years, with a +21.0% compound annual growth rate over 2021–2026 (5 years).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $26.64B was reported in 2026. The lowest in the available history was $954.60M in 1990.
Walmart (WMT) sits 1st of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $1.84B.
Walmart Capital Expenditures by Year
Walmart Capital Expenditures 2026: $26.64B
Walmart capital expenditures in 2026 was $26.64B, grew 12.0% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Walmart Capital Expenditures 2025: $23.78B
Walmart capital expenditures in 2025 was $23.78B, grew 15.4% from 2024.
Walmart Capital Expenditures 2024: $20.61B
Walmart capital expenditures in 2024 was $20.61B, grew 22.2% from 2023.
Walmart Capital Expenditures 2023: $16.86B
Walmart capital expenditures in 2023 was $16.86B, grew 28.6% from 2022.
Walmart Capital Expenditures 2022: $13.11B
Walmart capital expenditures in 2022 was $13.11B.
See more financial history for Walmart (WMT).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Walmart, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $5.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $4.42B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $3.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $2.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $1.57B | Consumer Defensive |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | $1.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $216.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $132.28M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Walmart's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Walmart (WMT) is $26.64B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Walmart capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Walmart (WMT) capital expenditures changed +12.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Walmart capital expenditures?
- Walmart (WMT) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +21.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Walmart capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Walmart capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $26.64B in 2026.
What was Walmart capital expenditures in 2025?
- Walmart (WMT) capital expenditures in 2025 was $23.78B.
What was Walmart capital expenditures in 2026?
- Walmart (WMT) capital expenditures in 2026 was $26.64B.
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