Summary: This article dives into whether Walmart has announced any recent or upcoming stock splits. We'll cover official announcements, how to check for them yourself (with screenshots), common misconceptions, and how different countries treat stock split information under financial disclosure standards. Along the way, I'll share my own process tracking Walmart stocks, including a few blunders. There’s even a table comparing how “verified trade” is defined in the US, Europe, and China, and a real-life example of investor confusion about split dates. Expert commentary and links to official sources are provided throughout.
If you’re holding Walmart shares (WMT) or thinking about buying, you might be wondering: “Has Walmart announced any recent or upcoming stock splits?” That’s a smart question, because stock splits can change the number of shares you own and their price—without changing the value of your investment. But finding clear, up-to-date info can be surprisingly tricky, especially with rumors floating around on social media and finance forums.
Let’s get hands-on. Here’s how I personally check for stock split news—sometimes obsessively—using both official sources and my favorite tracking tools. I’ll show you the process with screenshots and call out a couple times I nearly got fooled by outdated info.
The most reliable place to check is Walmart’s official Investor Relations Newsroom. Here’s what I usually do:
(Insert screenshot of Walmart’s Investor Relations page with “stock split” searched. Since I can’t literally paste a screenshot here, just picture a clean corporate page with a list of press releases.)
As of June 2024, the most recent official split was announced way back on April 19, 1999 (source), when Walmart did a 2-for-1 split. There is no record of a 2023 or 2024 split in their official filings.
Sometimes, big companies quietly file split plans with the SEC before a press release. Here’s how I check:
(Screenshot: The EDGAR search page, showing a list of 8-K, 10-Q, and DEF 14A filings—none mentioning a 2024 split.)
Result: No new split filings in the last 24 months.
Here’s where things get messy. News sites sometimes recycle old stories, and brokerages can be slow to update. I once got tripped up by a finance blog that reposted the 1999 split news as “breaking” in 2022—oops.
The best sources I’ve found:
Both currently show no new splits post-1999. Still, always check the date on any “news.”
If you want to be first to know, set up Google Alerts for “Walmart stock split” and subscribe to Walmart’s investor email updates. I use both after missing the NVIDIA 2024 split news by two days—never again.
I asked my friend who’s a CFA and follows retail stocks for a hedge fund (let’s call her “J.”). She said:
“A stock split doesn’t increase a company’s value. It just makes shares more affordable for retail investors. If Walmart does announce a split, expect a short-term spike in trading volume, but not necessarily in market cap.”
That echoes what the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says in its stock split FAQ: The total value of your investment stays the same.
Just last month, a Reddit thread on r/stocks had dozens of users debating a supposed “2024 Walmart split.” Turns out, they were confusing Walmart with Walmart de México, which did announce a stock split—but only for the Mexican market (BMV source). If you’re holding WMT on the NYSE, this doesn’t affect you.
In April 2024, I got an email from a friend: “Did you see Walmart’s splitting soon? Should I buy now?” She’d read a headline, didn’t check the date, and was looking at a 1999 article. One quick call to the Walmart IR page set her straight. Moral: always verify the source and the date.
Believe it or not, what counts as “verified” split info can differ by country. Here’s a quick table comparing standards in the U.S., Europe (EU), and China:
| Country/Region | Standard Name | Legal Basis | Enforcement Body | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) | SEC Regulation FD (17 CFR 243.100-243.103) | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Must disclose material events (e.g., stock splits) publicly and simultaneously to all investors. |
| European Union | Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) | Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 | European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), local regulators | Requires immediate public disclosure of inside information, including corporate actions like splits. |
| China | Administrative Measures for Information Disclosure | China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Order No. 40 | CSRC | Mandates full and timely disclosure of major events, including splits, on official channels and exchanges. |
That’s why, whether you’re in New York, Paris, or Shanghai, you should always check the official investor relations page and your country’s regulator for the final word.
I’ll admit, the first few times I tried tracking stock splits, I got thrown off by old blog posts and even a fake “press release” on Twitter. Now, I only trust corporate investor relations, the SEC, and reputable financial news. If you’re serious about investing in Walmart or any big stock, do the same—and set up alerts so you never miss the real news.
Bottom line: As of June 2024, Walmart has not announced any recent or upcoming stock splits on the NYSE. If you ever see a headline claiming otherwise, check the date, the official Walmart IR page, and the SEC filings to be sure. And if you’re trading Walmart through a non-U.S. exchange, like Mexico’s BMV, double-check whether the announcement applies to your shares!
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Next up? If you’re curious about how splits affect options or dividends, or how to spot rumors versus real news, let me know—I’ve made more than a few mistakes there too, and I’m happy to share what I’ve learned!