Walmart Inc. $WMT Stock Holdings Lowered by Intech Investment Management LLC

Intech Investment Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 17.8% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 467,003 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 101,224 shares during the period. Walmart comprises 0.5% of Intech Investment Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $52,029,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Collier Financial bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth about $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Price Performance

WMT stock opened at $118.90 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $93.43 and a one year high of $135.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $947.75 billion, a PE ratio of 41.72, a P/E/G ratio of 4.42 and a beta of 0.65. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $126.24 and a two-hundred day moving average of $120.64.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The company had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.61 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In other Walmart news, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.08, for a total transaction of $1,628,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 661,037 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $82,021,470.96. This represents a 1.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.92, for a total transaction of $359,368.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 577,853 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $71,607,543.76. This represents a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 106,592 shares of company stock valued at $13,436,513. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on WMT shares. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $145.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $145.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walmart currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $138.71.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target on Walmart to $150 from $145 and kept a Buy rating, citing continued strength in grocery traffic and resilient demand. TD Cowen Boosts Target on Walmart (WMT) Amid Strong Grocery Traffic
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s Sam’s Club business said its Member’s Mark community has grown to more than 150,000 participants, reinforcing customer engagement and supporting private-label product development. Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark™ Community Surges to Over 150000 Participants
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from Jim Cramer and other bullish coverage continues to frame Walmart as a defensive winner, with investors seeing the recent weakness as a potential buying opportunity. Jim Cramer Reveals Why He’d Buy Walmart (WMT)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing Walmart with Target and other retailers highlighted Walmart’s 26% global e-commerce growth and improving higher-margin businesses, but it was more of an industry comparison than a direct catalyst. Target vs. Walmart: Which Retail Stock Is the Better Buy After Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that Walmart may be preparing for price increases and navigating tariff-related inflation pressures point to ongoing margin management, but the impact is uncertain. Walmart signals potential price increases as food producers focus on margins (WMT)
• Negative Sentiment: Several pieces focused on slower consumer spending, delayed discretionary purchases, and Walmart’s stock trading well below recent highs, which may be weighing on sentiment despite the company’s defensive profile. Amazon and Walmart Turn to Platform Economics as Consumer Spending Slows
• Negative Sentiment: Short-interest-related reporting and “in the red zone” commentary suggest some traders remain cautious on Walmart in the near term, even though the short-interest data itself appears inconsistent. Walmart tries cost-cutting supply chain model as stock stays in red zone

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.