Walmart Inc.WMT
Walmart Inc. Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using the fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
•Level 1: observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
•Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
•Level 3: unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.
As described in Note 1, the Company measures the fair value of certain equity investments, including certain immaterial equity method investments where the Company has elected the fair value option, as well as debt investments classified as trading on a recurring basis primarily within other long-term assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The associated gains and losses from fair value changes for these investments are recognized within other gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Other gains and losses included a gain of $2.1 billion and losses of $0.8 billion and $3.0 billion for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively, driven primarily by fair value changes on these investments, as well as other immaterial activity. The fair value of these investments is as follows:
| (Amounts in millions) | Fair Value as of January 31, 2026 | Fair Value as of January 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| Equity investments measured using Level 1 inputs | $ | 1,037 | $ | 959 | |||||||
| Equity investments measured using Level 2 inputs | 3,462 | 2,082 | |||||||||
| Debt investments measured using Level 3 inputs | 1,176 | 1,181 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 5,675 | $ | 4,222 | |||||||
The fair value of these investments increased $1.5 billion during fiscal 2026, primarily due to gains and losses resulting from net changes in the underlying stock prices of the equity investments and certain other immaterial investment activity, partially offset by the sale of certain investments. The fair value of investments decreased $4.2 billion during fiscal 2025 primarily due to the sale of the Company's investment in JD.com, as well as gains and losses resulting from net changes in the underlying stock prices of the equity investments, along with certain other immaterial investment activity.
Sale of Investment
In August 2024, the Company sold its investment in JD.com for net proceeds of approximately $3.6 billion and recorded a realized loss of $0.3 billion within other gains and losses.
Derivatives
The Company also has derivatives recorded at fair value. Derivative fair values are the estimated amounts the Company would receive or pay upon termination of the related derivative agreements as of the reporting dates. The fair values have been measured using the income approach and Level 2 inputs, which include the relevant interest rate and foreign currency forward curves. As of January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2025, the notional amounts and fair values of these derivatives were as follows:
| January 31, 2026 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in millions) | Notional Amount | Fair Value | Notional Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receive fixed-rate, pay variable-rate interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges | $ | 4,771 | $ | (411) | (1) | $ | 4,771 | $ | (611) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Receive fixed-rate, pay fixed-rate cross-currency swaps designated as cash flow hedges | 6,020 | (920) | (1) | 5,452 | (1,388) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 10,791 | $ | (1,331) | $ | 10,223 | $ | (1,999) | ||||||||||||||||||
(1)Primarily classified in deferred income taxes and other within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
In addition to assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company's assets and liabilities are also subject to nonrecurring fair value measurements. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges.
The Company did not have any material assets or liabilities resulting in nonrecurring fair value measurements as of January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2025.
Other Fair Value Disclosures
The Company records cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term borrowings at cost. The carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturities.
The Company's long-term debt is also recorded at cost. The fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable prices of identical instruments in less active markets. The carrying value and fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of January 31, 2026 and 2025, are as follows:
| January 31, 2026 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in millions) | Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, including amounts due within one year | $ | 38,166 | $ | 36,777 | $ | 35,999 | $ | 33,790 | ||||||||||||||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 | |
| 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | |
| 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | |
About Fair Value Disclosures
Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.
Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.