Walmart's stock dividend may surge due to India, China Aditya Raghunath Mon, January 19, 2026 at 2:03 AM GMT+5:30 6 min read WMT Walmart (WMT) stock has long been a dividend favorite, but the retail giant's international operations are quietly setting the stage for a key acceleration in shareholder payouts. The numbers from overseas tell a story most investors aren't paying close enough attention to. Walmart International drove the company's strongest performance in the third quarter, posting sales growth of 11.4% in constant currency while adjusted operating income jumped 16.9%.