In: Finance
Company Name : Walmart
Dividend policy, capital structure, bond ratings, expert opinions on TV, new projects,
litigation, regulation, etc. in regard to the corporation could affect its future performance
and stock price
Walmart is a retail giant multi national corporation which is centred in United stares.
Walmart dividend are routine in nature and they have been regular in payment of dividend. Last year the annualized payout was $ 2.12.
Walmart Capital structure is mostly consisted out of debt financing and smaller through equity financing.The debt financing accounts to 69.6% and equity financing equates to 27.7% .Rest are internally funded
Walmart bond ratings are on the higher side reflecting lesser of credit risk and majority rated with AA long term and A+ short term. So it had mostly superior rated bonds.
Expert opinion on walmart had been on the positive side as they have advocated for the investment in the company for the longer term as it is highly solvent and doing acquisitions all over the world.
There aren't much litigation with respect to Walmart as it has high corporate governance.
Walmart is investing into expansion through Investment into new stores which are aimed at 1000 new stores by end of 2020. It has recently completed with acquisition of Indian online giant Flipkart.
Walmart has a high level of corporate governance and it had survived through different economic scenarios in several decades and expected to grow further in coming years. It has regularly complied with State and Federal policies.
Walmart share price is currently trading near 52 Weeks high amid Chaos in this pandemic .It can be seen as a sign of High strength and a sign for growing Bigger in coming years. It had closed on 24th April 2020 at $129.44 per share.