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Walmart announces 3-for-1 stock split effective Feb 26, 2024
Walmart Inc.
- Record date Feb 22, 2024; shareholders get 2 additional shares per share after close Feb 23.
- Split-adjusted trading begins Feb 26 under symbol WMT; shares increase from ~2.7B to ~8.1B.
- Over 400,000 associates participate in Associate Stock Purchase Plan with 15% company match.
- Split intended to keep share price accessible for associates; board approved final ratio.
- Proportionate adjustments to stock awards, warrants, dividend, and buyback programs.