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Walmart Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 23, 2026)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 23, 2026
Period End
October 19, 2026
Security
WMT
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K159

WMT filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 159 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · May ’18May ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’22Apr ’22
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’26Jan ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Walmart Inc. has announced the successful pricing and sale of a significant amount of new senior unsecured debt securities in both U.S. and Canadian markets.

The company entered into underwriting agreements on October 19, 2026, for the issuance of approximately $750 milliona in 5.050% Notes Due 2029, $500 million in 5.150% Notes Due 2031, $1 billion in 5.350% Notes Due 2033, and $750 million in 5.550% Notes Due 2036. Additionally, Walmart issued C$750 million in 4.150% Notes Due 2030, C$2 billion in 4.450% Notes Due 2033, C$1.75 billion in 4.950% Notes Due 2038, and C$500 million in 5.250% Notes Due 2056. The aggregate net proceeds from these offerings are substantial, totaling approximately $2.985 billion and C$4.979 billion, after deducting underwriting discounts but before other transaction expenses.

This capital raise will bolster Walmart's financial flexibility, supporting ongoing business operations and strategic initiatives. The notes are established under the company's existing Indenture and will be governed by its terms, with details provided in a recently filed prospectus supplement and final term sheets.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Walmart priced and sold a combined total of $2.985 billion and C$4.979 billion in new senior unsecured notes across multiple maturities and currencies.
  2. The U.S. dollar-denominated notes include maturities from 2029 to 2036 with coupon rates ranging from 5.050% to 5.550%.
  3. Canadian dollar-denominated notes range from 2030 to 2056 with coupon rates between 4.150% and 5.250%.
  4. The offering involves eight new series of notes, with specific series established under the company's existing Indenture dated July 19, 2005.
  5. The sale of these notes is expected to close on October 23, 2026.
  6. This debt issuance is being conducted under Walmart's effective shelf registration statement (Form S-3ASR, File No. 333-275878).
  7. The company has filed detailed prospectus supplements and final term sheets in relation to these offerings with the SEC.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the total amount Walmart is raising through this debt offering?

    Walmart is raising approximately $2.985 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated notes and C$4.979 billion in Canadian dollar-denominated notes, for a combined total.

  2. What are the different types of notes being issued and their maturities?

    Walmart is issuing U.S. dollar notes due in 2029, 2031, 2033, and 2036, as well as Canadian dollar notes due in 2030, 2033, 2038, and 2056. Each series has a specific coupon rate as detailed in the filing.

  3. What will the net proceeds from this offering be used for?

    While the filing does not specify the exact use of proceeds, this type of debt issuance typically supports general corporate purposes, working capital, capital expenditures, and potential debt refinancing.

  4. Are these notes secured or unsecured?

    The notes are senior, unsecured debt securities of Walmart Inc. They will rank equally with each other and with all other existing senior, unsecured debt obligations of the company.

04—Continue

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