WMT monthly performance report
Monthly WMT research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
WMT monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Walmart (WMT) closed August 2026 at $112.34, up 1.03% for the month and +13.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WMT is +0.83%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.81% versus its 200-day moving average ($118.02), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WMT has outperformed the S&P 500 by +40.56%, with a relative strength index reading of 122.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 71.8% — 28 positive months versus 11 negative months.
Walmart ended August 2026 at $112.34, posting a monthly return of +1.03%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.02%.
The current quarter stands at +4.28% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.81% versus the 200-day moving average ($118.02).
Year-to-date, WMT is +0.83% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −12.05%. The stock is currently −16.88% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.14%.
| Period | WMT | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.71% | −0.20% | +0.91% |
| 1 Week | −0.67% | +3.90% | −4.58% |
| 1 Month | +1.03% | +3.05% | −2.02% |
| 3 Months | −14.85% | +7.11% | −21.96% |
| 6 Months |