Walmart Inc (WMT)

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The following are some of the top dividend stocks legendary value investor Warren Buffett is holding, according to Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.B) latest 13F filing.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): My Take - Buy

Warren Buffett holds 39,037,142 shares of Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart has a dividend yield of 2.6% and a payout ratio of 32%. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the largest retailer in the world, with approximately 3,700 Wal-Mart stores and 600 Sam's Club stores in the U.S. and about 4,000 international stores. The Wal-Mart segment consists of Supercenters, Discount Stores and Neighborhood Markets. Sam's Club stores are membership warehouse clubs that primarily target small business owners.

Wal-Mart's earnings profile remains strong based on its leading position as the world's largest retailer, its resistance to economic downturns and a record of consistent growth. It continues to respond to a generally challenging consumer environment through its Everyday Low Pricing strategy.

Going forward, Wal-Mart's earnings potential is expected to be stable driven by its international growth, continued store format conversion in the U.S. and improving geographic diversification. As the inflationary and economic environment improves, Wal-Mart is expected to moderate its discounting and promotional measures pushing up the margins. With an expected increase in dividends and share buybacks, I believe it is a good time to buy WMT.

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