3 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Dividend King (and 1 Reason Not To)

Walmart is presented as a compelling buy-and-hold investment due to its 53-year dividend increase streak, dominant market position with 5,215 U.S. stores, and strong e-commerce growth (26% YoY). However, the stock offers a low dividend yield of 0.86%, making it less attractive for income-focused investors. Despite recent 16% decline from May's peak due to consumer pressure concerns and capital spending, analysts remain bullish with a consensus price target of $139.84.