CFM Wealth Partners LLC Raises Position in Walmart Inc. $WMT

CFM Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 9.3% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 57,184 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,873 shares during the quarter. CFM Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $5,893,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Walmart by 28.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,868,000 after buying an additional 21,939 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake 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 valued at $800,000 after acquiring an additional 485 shares in the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management increased its position in shares of Walmart by 3.5% during the first quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,416,000 after acquiring an additional 1,715 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,272,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Trust Co boosted its holdings in Walmart by 2.4% in the second quarter. Charles Schwab Trust Co now owns 20,775 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,031,000 after purchasing an additional 483 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Walmart news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.17, for a total value of $2,313,804.72. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,274,856 shares in the company, valued at approximately $509,434,589.52. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 238,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,675,290.77. This represents a 1.80% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 135,215 shares of company stock worth $15,304,608. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Walmart Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $117.64 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $113.36 and its two-hundred day moving average is $105.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $121.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $937.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 0.66.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the topic of several analyst reports. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and set a $128.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Truist Financial set a $127.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Mizuho set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 target price (up previously from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.20.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues Walmart is rallying because core fundamentals (advertising growth, automation, e‑commerce gains), dividend durability and institutional buying are outweighing recent insider sales — a bullish narrative supporting higher valuation. Why Walmart Continues to Rally While Executives Sell the Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded WMT to a Rank #2 (Buy), signaling improving earnings expectations and giving the stock near-term analyst-driven support. Walmart (WMT) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and educational pieces (Zacks, MSN) reiterate Walmart’s long‑term value case — trade‑down resilience, consistent dividend increases and a pivot toward higher‑margin ad/tech revenue that can justify a premium multiple. Why Walmart (WMT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga flags elevated options activity — this can indicate directional bets or hedging by traders but is ambiguous until large, persistent positioning is confirmed. Decoding Walmart’s Options Activity: What’s the Big Picture?
• Neutral Sentiment: Personal finance pieces (Yahoo/MSN/Fool) highlighting long‑term returns and Walmart vs. Target comparisons keep retail investors focused on WMT as a defensive, stable holding; these stories support steady demand but are unlikely to cause big near‑term moves. If You Invested $1000 in Walmart a Decade Ago, This is How Much It’d Be Worth Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles that summarize broker commentary remind investors that sell‑side ratings and writeups can nudge flows, but the market reaction depends on conviction and breadth of analyst changes. Brokers Suggest Investing in Walmart (WMT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is the main bearish headline: CEO Doug McMillon sold ~19,416 shares (~$2.3M) and other execs have sold recently — this can spook retail investors even if it’s explained by leadership transition or diversification. Insider Selling: Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) CEO Sells $2,313,804.72 in Stock C Douglas Mcmillon Sells 19,416 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

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.