Matauro LLC Has $239,000 Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Matauro LLC cut its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 88.7% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 2,320 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 18,236 shares during the period. Matauro LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $239,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC now owns 8,707 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $851,000 after acquiring an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in Walmart by 2.1% during the second quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $470,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. Hickory Point Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Walmart by 1.3% during the third quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust now owns 7,706 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $794,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Walmart by 1.1% in the second quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 9,830 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $961,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the period. Finally, Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 1.1% in the third quarter. Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 9,652 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $997,000 after buying an additional 104 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of WMT opened at $114.36 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $107.61 and its 200 day moving average price is $102.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $911.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.99, a P/E/G ratio of 5.28 and a beta of 0.64. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $117.45.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Holiday sales appear to be a win for Walmart versus Target, suggesting stronger same‑store trends and execution into peak season — a near‑term sales catalyst and competitive share gain. Walmart’s Holiday Strength Highlights Target’s Strategic Missteps | TGT WMT
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), supporting upside from earnings momentum and the firm’s FY26 guidance. Analyst support can buoy the stock if results stay on track. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst/commentary pieces highlight Walmart as a longer‑term growth story (ecommerce, Marketplace, fintech/PhonePe exposure), reinforcing investor interest beyond cyclical retail swings. Why Walmart (WMT) is a top growth stock for the long term
• Neutral Sentiment: Major shareholder structure overview — articles summarizing top holders (index funds, Walton family) provide context for liquidity and potential block trades but don’t imply immediate operational change. Useful for assessing long‑term ownership stability. Top Walmart Shareholders
• Neutral Sentiment: An investor group has asked Walmart to disclose impacts from U.S. immigration policy changes — this increases ESG/operational transparency pressure but is mainly a disclosure/regulatory risk to monitor. Exclusive: Amazon, Walmart shareholder pushes firms to report impact of Trump’s immigration policies
• Negative Sentiment: Market concern over potential H‑1B visa fee changes and their incremental cost to payrolls/supply chain has prompted investor questions and a clear near‑term headwind to sentiment. This regulatory/expense uncertainty pressured the stock. Walmart stock dips (WMT) as investors seek answers on H-1b visa fees impact
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Daniel Bartlett sold ~1,425 shares (disclosed SEC Form 4). Small relative to his holdings, but combined insider/major‑holder moves can spook traders. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Bartlett Sells 1,425 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Walton Family Holdings Trust reportedly sold about $30.1M of Walmart stock — a meaningful block by ownership value that can increase supply and weigh on price near term. 6WMT : Insider Decision: Walton Family Holdings Trust Offloads $30.10M…

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on WMT. Truist Financial set a $127.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday. Wolfe Research started coverage on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, September 18th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $129.00 price target for the company. DA Davidson set a $130.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price objective (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $120.54.

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 2,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.23, for a total value of $244,706.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 617,318 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $68,664,281.14. The trade was a 0.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Kathryn J. Mclay sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.21, for a total transaction of $460,840.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 1,031,455 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $118,833,930.55. This represents a 0.39% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 127,828 shares of company stock valued at $13,745,625. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Walmart

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.