Is Walmart Stock a Buy in 2025?

Dividend-growth stocks have historically proven to be market-beating investments, particularly when companies sustain distribution increases over extended periods. According to academic studies, companies that consistently boost their payouts while maintaining reasonable valuations and payout ratios below 75% tend to outperform the S&P 500, especially when their five-year dividend growth rates exceed 6%.Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stands out in this category, with its 51-year streak of dividend increases and conservative 41.4% payout ratio. However, the retail giant's shares have surged 75% over the past 12 months (as of Jan. 6, 2025), pushing its valuation well above historical averages.Below, I'll break down the retailer's core value proposition and risk factors to determine if its shares are still worth buying at the onset of 2025.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool