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Walmart Historical Stock Data
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This dataset presents the historical stock performance of Walmart Inc., a global US retail group that holds the top position on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's highest-selling companies. As of October 2024, Walmart boasts a market capitalisation of $645.39 Billion USD, ranking it as the world's 13th most valuable company by market cap. The dataset provides valuable insights into the market value and trading activity of this dominant force in the US market.
Columns
- date: The specific date for which the stock data is recorded.
- open: The price of Walmart stock at the market's opening on the given date.
- high: The highest trading price reached by Walmart stock during that day.
- low: The lowest trading price for Walmart stock recorded on that day.
- close: The price of Walmart stock at the market's close, after adjustments for any stock splits.
- adj_close: The closing price of Walmart stock following adjustments for all applicable splits and dividend distributions. This data adheres to Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) standards, utilising appropriate split and dividend multipliers.
- volume: The total number of Walmart shares traded on the specified day.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format, with a file size of 1.44 MB. It contains approximately 13,100 individual records or rows, covering daily stock data.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical applications, including:
- Financial analysis: Examining historical trends and patterns in Walmart's stock performance.
- Market trend prediction: Developing models to forecast future stock movements and market behaviour.
- Investment research: Informing investment strategies and portfolio management decisions.
- Economic modelling: Studying the impact of broader economic factors on a major retail corporation's stock.
- Academic research: Conducting studies on corporate valuation, retail sector economics, and stock market dynamics.
Coverage
The geographic scope of the data is focused on the USA. The time period covered ranges from January 1972 to October 2024, offering over five decades of historical stock information.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide range of users, including:
- Financial analysts: For in-depth market valuation and performance assessment.
- Data scientists: To build predictive models and perform statistical analysis on stock data.
- Researchers: For academic studies on market trends, retail economics, and investment strategies.
- Students: As a practical resource for learning about stock markets and data analysis.
- Retail investors: For personal investment research and understanding Walmart's historical performance.
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- Walmart Historical Stock Data
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