Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by Nicola Wealth Management LTD.

Nicola Wealth Management LTD. lowered its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 20.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 190,200 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 50,000 shares during the quarter. Walmart accounts for 1.7% of Nicola Wealth Management LTD.’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest holding. Nicola Wealth Management LTD.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $19,602,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of WMT. Access Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Walmart during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 212.6% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares during the period. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in Walmart in the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Finally, Quaker Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 200.0% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 486 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 972 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $117.64 on Tuesday. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $79.81 and a 12 month high of $121.62. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $937.61 billion, a PE ratio of 41.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 0.66. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $113.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $105.47.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion during 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 business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In other news, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total value of $1,127,862.96. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 536,312 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $64,459,339.28. The trade was a 1.72% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total value of $2,171,291.28. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,315,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,583,689.39. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 135,215 shares of company stock valued at $15,304,608. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on WMT. Tigress Financial increased their target price on Walmart from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. CICC Research initiated coverage on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, December 26th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Truist Financial set a $127.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.20.

Walmart News Summary

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 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.