Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by Capital Research Global Investors

Capital Research Global Investors decreased its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 25.7% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 1,404,306 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 485,566 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors’ holdings in Walmart were worth $156,454,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 57.4% during the 4th quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 288 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Clayton Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 193.0% during the 4th quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC now owns 293 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 193 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In other Walmart news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total transaction of $2,303,320.08. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,174,579 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $495,230,306.77. This represents a 0.46% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 11,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.97, for a total value of $1,308,670.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 120,203 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,300,550.91. This represents a 8.38% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 117,008 shares of company stock worth $14,492,704. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group set a $145.00 price target on Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, April 20th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Argus raised Walmart to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Erste Group Bank lowered Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $138.85.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC said Walmart could gain a competitive edge through partnerships with quick-service restaurants, which could help drive more traffic, broaden customer engagement, and strengthen its ecosystem. Walmart Poised to Gain Competitive Advantage Through Quick Service Restaurant Partnerships, RBC Says
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s e-commerce sales rose 26% in Q1 fiscal 2027, with growth coming from store pickup, delivery, and marketplace expansion, reinforcing the view that its digital business is becoming a bigger profit driver. Walmart’s E-commerce Improves 26%: Is Margin Expansion Next?
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart Connect is opening new off-site advertising opportunities, expanding a high-margin revenue stream that can lift profitability faster than traditional retail sales. Walmart (WMT) Opens New Opportunities For Advertisers Beyond Its Own Platform
• Positive Sentiment: RBC also said Walmart remains confident in its competitive positioning despite pricing pressure, suggesting it can defend share even if inflation or tariffs squeeze consumers. Walmart Confident in Competitive Positioning Amid Pricing Pressure, RBC Capital Markets Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Oppenheimer said Walmart continues to project an upbeat management tone and stay focused on value, reinforcing a steady long-term narrative rather than a major new catalyst. Walmart Maintains Upbeat Tone, Reinforces Value Strategy, Oppenheimer Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles noted Walmart is attracting unusual investor attention, but these pieces were mostly commentary and screening updates rather than fresh fundamental news. Walmart Inc. (WMT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart’s increased use of AI, employee messaging around AI-related job concerns, and philanthropic disaster-response spending support the company’s strategic and brand image, but are not likely to move the stock much on their own.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts also flagged pricing pressure and tariff-related cost uncertainty, which could weigh on margins and explain some of the recent pullback in the shares.

Walmart Price Performance

WMT stock opened at $119.83 on Tuesday. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $93.43 and a 1 year high of $135.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $125.57 and its 200 day moving average price is $121.33. The firm has a market cap of $953.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.05, a PEG ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.60.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.61 EPS. Walmart’s 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, sell-side analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.