Brokerages Set Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) PT at $121.55

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-four research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and thirty-two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $122.3667.

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Walmart from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 17th. Evercore ISI set a $120.00 price target on Walmart and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 target price (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th.

Walmart Stock Performance

WMT opened at $117.97 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $110.06 and a 200 day simple moving average of $103.96. Walmart has a 1 year low of $79.81 and a 1 year high of $118.84. The company has a market capitalization of $940.24 billion, a PE ratio of 41.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.29 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Research analysts expect that Walmart will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total value of $2,127,411.12. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,334,747 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $474,958,228.79. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total transaction of $1,414,612.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. This represents a 1.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 125,628 shares of company stock valued at $13,690,065 in the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Walmart by 28.8% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,868,000 after purchasing an additional 21,939 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.8% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $800,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 3.5% in the first quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $4,416,000 after buying an additional 1,715 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP raised its holdings in Walmart by 40.6% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 366,499 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $32,175,000 after buying an additional 105,824 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SCS Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 1st quarter worth approximately $4,700,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nasdaq‑100 inclusion — confirmation that Walmart will be added to the Nasdaq‑100 is pushing flows into the stock and signaling recognition of its e‑commerce transformation. This is a primary mechanical and sentiment catalyst. Stock Market Today, Jan. 12: Walmart Jumps on Nasdaq 100 Inclusion
• Positive Sentiment: Google/Alphabet (Gemini) partnership — Walmart and Sam’s Club product catalogs will be integrated into Google’s Gemini/Universal Commerce Protocol, increasing discoverability and enabling “agent‑led” purchases via AI assistants — a structural win for online sales and customer acquisition. Walmart and Google Turn AI Discovery Into Effortless Shopping Experiences
• Positive Sentiment: Drone delivery scale‑up — Walmart plans to expand aerial deliveries to many more stores, which could lower last‑mile costs and improve same‑day convenience, supporting higher e‑commerce margins over time. Walmart Expanding Drone Delivery to Hundreds More Stores
• Positive Sentiment: Options and institutional signals — unusual call buying (roughly 142k calls) and a recent analyst price‑target increase from Bernstein indicate short‑term bullish positioning and growing analyst conviction. Bernstein Raises Walmart Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Sam’s Club membership strength — membership income and renewal trends are healthy, which is supportive for recurring revenue but already baked into estimates. Sam’s Club membership article
• Neutral Sentiment: OnePay employee buyback / valuation — Walmart‑backed fintech OnePay’s higher valuation signals fintech upside in Walmart’s ecosystem but it’s a secondary, longer‑term value driver. OnePay valuation report
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and macro risks — Walmart trades at an elevated multiple for a retailer (PE ~41); the stock’s run is partly mechanical (index inclusion) so it may be vulnerable to profit‑taking or broader market rotation. Ongoing macro or regulatory headlines could pressure the name. No direct article

Walmart Company Profile

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.