Walmart

WMT
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Walmart is an extremely high profile company. CEO Doug McMillon is active on social media, but posts apolitical content. The company website features sustainability and diversity pages. Company has faced recent lawsuits brought by workers with disabilities. The firm hasn't taken a public stance on domestic or international affairs, although it's widely criticized by the Left for wage theft.

Political Contributions Risk

4

Walmart contributions the highest magnitude in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail industry by a substantial margin and the second highest in the Consumer Staples sector. Contributes equally to both parties, with a slight Rebulican lean, mostly through the company's PAC. Contributions to controversial politicians include Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Walmart is a very high-profile company with stores across the United States, making its consumers politically diverse. In 2023, Walmart faced backlash for featuring LGBTQ+ merchandise, sparking anger amongst some consumers. Due to the brand size and the recognition, a political boycott could impact revenues with consumers opting for substitutes, yet Walmart's dominance insulates it somewhat. This factor is acknowledged in the 10K, which acknolwedges the relevance of brand image and competition. This places Walmart at a medium to high risk of political boycott.

Associational Risk

4

There have been many historical articles surrounding Walmart's political donations, including news about support for the Republican Attorneys General Association, anti-abortion groups, QAnon promoting lawmakers, and anti-gun control lawmakers. Their social media does not associate them with any risky figures, yet heavy coverage elevated risk level.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Walmart has very high brand recognition. As a value brand, integrity is less pertinent, more so competing on price and convenience. High brand visibility yields moderate risk, but Walmart's immense presence serves as a counterbalancing factor.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walmart

WMT
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Walmart is an extremely high profile company. CEO Doug McMillon is active on social media, but posts apolitical content. The company website features sustainability and diversity pages. Company has faced recent lawsuits brought by workers with disabilities. The firm hasn't taken a public stance on domestic or international affairs, although it's widely criticized by the Left for wage theft.

Political Contributions Risk

4

Walmart contributions the highest magnitude in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail industry by a substantial margin and the second highest in the Consumer Staples sector. Contributes equally to both parties, with a slight Rebulican lean, mostly through the company's PAC. Contributions to controversial politicians include Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Walmart is a very high-profile company with stores across the United States, making its consumers politically diverse. In 2023, Walmart faced backlash for featuring LGBTQ+ merchandise, sparking anger amongst some consumers. Due to the brand size and the recognition, a political boycott could impact revenues with consumers opting for substitutes, yet Walmart's dominance insulates it somewhat. This factor is acknowledged in the 10K, which acknolwedges the relevance of brand image and competition. This places Walmart at a medium to high risk of political boycott.

Associational Risk

4

There have been many historical articles surrounding Walmart's political donations, including news about support for the Republican Attorneys General Association, anti-abortion groups, QAnon promoting lawmakers, and anti-gun control lawmakers. Their social media does not associate them with any risky figures, yet heavy coverage elevated risk level.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Walmart has very high brand recognition. As a value brand, integrity is less pertinent, more so competing on price and convenience. High brand visibility yields moderate risk, but Walmart's immense presence serves as a counterbalancing factor.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walmart

WMT
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Walmart is an extremely high profile company. CEO Doug McMillon is active on social media, but posts apolitical content. The company website features sustainability and diversity pages. Company has faced recent lawsuits brought by workers with disabilities. The firm hasn't taken a public stance on domestic or international affairs, although it's widely criticized by the Left for wage theft.

Political Contributions Risk

4

Walmart contributions the highest magnitude in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail industry by a substantial margin and the second highest in the Consumer Staples sector. Contributes equally to both parties, with a slight Rebulican lean, mostly through the company's PAC. Contributions to controversial politicians include Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Walmart is a very high-profile company with stores across the United States, making its consumers politically diverse. In 2023, Walmart faced backlash for featuring LGBTQ+ merchandise, sparking anger amongst some consumers. Due to the brand size and the recognition, a political boycott could impact revenues with consumers opting for substitutes, yet Walmart's dominance insulates it somewhat. This factor is acknowledged in the 10K, which acknolwedges the relevance of brand image and competition. This places Walmart at a medium to high risk of political boycott.

Associational Risk

4

There have been many historical articles surrounding Walmart's political donations, including news about support for the Republican Attorneys General Association, anti-abortion groups, QAnon promoting lawmakers, and anti-gun control lawmakers. Their social media does not associate them with any risky figures, yet heavy coverage elevated risk level.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Walmart has very high brand recognition. As a value brand, integrity is less pertinent, more so competing on price and convenience. High brand visibility yields moderate risk, but Walmart's immense presence serves as a counterbalancing factor.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walmart

WMT
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Walmart is an extremely high profile company. CEO Doug McMillon is active on social media, but posts apolitical content. The company website features sustainability and diversity pages. Company has faced recent lawsuits brought by workers with disabilities. The firm hasn't taken a public stance on domestic or international affairs, although it's widely criticized by the Left for wage theft.

Political Contributions Risk

4

Walmart contributions the highest magnitude in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail industry by a substantial margin and the second highest in the Consumer Staples sector. Contributes equally to both parties, with a slight Rebulican lean, mostly through the company's PAC. Contributions to controversial politicians include Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Walmart is a very high-profile company with stores across the United States, making its consumers politically diverse. In 2023, Walmart faced backlash for featuring LGBTQ+ merchandise, sparking anger amongst some consumers. Due to the brand size and the recognition, a political boycott could impact revenues with consumers opting for substitutes, yet Walmart's dominance insulates it somewhat. This factor is acknowledged in the 10K, which acknolwedges the relevance of brand image and competition. This places Walmart at a medium to high risk of political boycott.

Associational Risk

4

There have been many historical articles surrounding Walmart's political donations, including news about support for the Republican Attorneys General Association, anti-abortion groups, QAnon promoting lawmakers, and anti-gun control lawmakers. Their social media does not associate them with any risky figures, yet heavy coverage elevated risk level.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Walmart has very high brand recognition. As a value brand, integrity is less pertinent, more so competing on price and convenience. High brand visibility yields moderate risk, but Walmart's immense presence serves as a counterbalancing factor.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walmart

WMT
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Walmart is an extremely high profile company. CEO Doug McMillon is active on social media, but posts apolitical content. The company website features sustainability and diversity pages. Company has faced recent lawsuits brought by workers with disabilities. The firm hasn't taken a public stance on domestic or international affairs, although it's widely criticized by the Left for wage theft.

Political Contributions Risk

4

Walmart contributions the highest magnitude in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail industry by a substantial margin and the second highest in the Consumer Staples sector. Contributes equally to both parties, with a slight Rebulican lean, mostly through the company's PAC. Contributions to controversial politicians include Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Walmart is a very high-profile company with stores across the United States, making its consumers politically diverse. In 2023, Walmart faced backlash for featuring LGBTQ+ merchandise, sparking anger amongst some consumers. Due to the brand size and the recognition, a political boycott could impact revenues with consumers opting for substitutes, yet Walmart's dominance insulates it somewhat. This factor is acknowledged in the 10K, which acknolwedges the relevance of brand image and competition. This places Walmart at a medium to high risk of political boycott.

Associational Risk

4

There have been many historical articles surrounding Walmart's political donations, including news about support for the Republican Attorneys General Association, anti-abortion groups, QAnon promoting lawmakers, and anti-gun control lawmakers. Their social media does not associate them with any risky figures, yet heavy coverage elevated risk level.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Walmart has very high brand recognition. As a value brand, integrity is less pertinent, more so competing on price and convenience. High brand visibility yields moderate risk, but Walmart's immense presence serves as a counterbalancing factor.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

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