Walmart’s (WMT) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at BTIG Research

BTIG Research reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) in a report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a $125.00 price objective on the retailer’s stock.

WMT has been the subject of a number of other reports. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $128.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. CICC Research began coverage on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, December 26th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price objective on the stock. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on shares of Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.03.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT opened at $119.70 on Wednesday. Walmart has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $121.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. The company has a market capitalization of $954.03 billion, a PE ratio of 41.85, a PEG ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.66. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $111.49 and its 200 day moving average price is $104.49.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.58 EPS. Walmart’s revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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 fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 238,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,675,290.77. The trade was a 1.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,334,747 shares in the company, valued at approximately $474,958,228.79. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 139,215 shares of company stock worth $15,502,810. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Collier Financial acquired a new position in Walmart in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Executive succession clarified: John Furner will become CEO next month and promoted longtime insider David Guggina to CEO of Walmart U.S., a move investors interpret as continuity-focused and supportive for execution on omnichannel and AI strategies. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: AI/digital momentum: Coverage highlights Walmart’s AI initiatives and partnerships (Google/Alphabet, OpenAI/ChatGPT) as starting to produce sales/efficiency upside — a strategic story driving valuation premium and analyst optimism. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Fintech and ancillary growth: Walmart‑backed OnePay reached a $4B valuation milestone, signaling potential non‑retail upside from financial-services partnerships. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Multiple firms recently reiterated/raised Buy/Outperform views and targets, reinforcing short‑term institutional demand. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitive positioning: Analysts note Walmart is narrowing Amazon’s online lead — a positive strategic trend but one that still leaves intense competition and execution requirements. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Several senior execs disclosed share sales (combined millions), which can be interpreted as routine diversification but may pressure sentiment short term. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: International leadership turnover: Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay will depart (staying through transition), raising near‑term succession and execution questions for overseas growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/tax uncertainty: India’s top court is set to rule on tax treatment of the 2018 Flipkart stake sale (Tiger Global → Walmart), a potential precedent with financial or reputational implications. Read More.

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.