WAL-MART

Market Analysis for Investors

Market Analysis for Investors

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) USD in millions

2008

2009

2010

2011

Sales

373,821

401,087

405,132

418,952

Net income

12,841

13,235

14,449

15,355

Net profit margin

3.435%

3.300%

3.566%

3.665%

Explanation/Interpretation

The above table reflects the profitability of the company over the last four years. The sales and net income reflect an increasing trend year on year basis. Upon calculation of net profit margin, we found that the margins have dropped in 2009, but have been on a bullish trend since then. One of the reasons of this trend is the decision of the company to pay USD 934 million in bonuses to full time and part time worker of ...