Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. Pete Sessions

Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT). In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Walmart stock on October 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “TRUST ONE” account.

Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 10/28/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $0 – $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 10/20/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 10/15/2026.

Walmart Price Performance

NASDAQ WMT opened at $121.25 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $98.88 and a 52 week high of $135.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock has a market cap of $961.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.29 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $109.84 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $118.37.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The business had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.68 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. Analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.88 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Walmart during the first quarter worth $29,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the first quarter worth about $37,000. Pingora Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart in the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, PMV Capital Advisers LLC bought a new position in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In related news, EVP Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.35, for a total transaction of $5,335,345.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 201,672 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,246,145.20. This trade represents a 20.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.00, for a total value of $575,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 110,432 shares in the company, valued at $12,699,680. This represents a 4.33% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 102,244 shares of company stock worth $11,112,044. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ETF demand provided support: Walmart recorded approximately $36.2 million in net ETF buying, indicating institutional demand. This follows a prior report that ETFs were net sellers, suggesting flows have been mixed but recently improved. Walmart Sees $36.2 Million in Net ETF Buying
• Positive Sentiment: Healthcare expansion could create a new growth channel: Walmart broadened its Better Care Services platform into a healthcare marketplace that connects customers with third-party providers through its stores and digital channels. The strategy could increase customer engagement and diversify revenue over time. Walmart Launched a Healthcare Services Marketplace
• Positive Sentiment: Value messaging remains a competitive advantage: Walmart lowered the price of its holiday meal basket by $5, reinforcing its affordability strategy and potentially helping it attract budget-conscious shoppers during the important holiday season. Walmart Lowers Holiday Meal Basket by $5
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor debate centers on valuation: Walmart trades at a much higher earnings multiple than Target, Tesco and some other retail alternatives. Analysts note Walmart’s scale and digital ecosystem, but also point to slowing comparable-sales growth and a premium valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: FTC scrutiny creates regulatory risk: The Federal Trade Commission ordered Walmart to provide information about using consumer data to personalize prices and wages. The inquiry could lead to additional compliance costs, reputational pressure or future regulation. FTC Demands Data on Personalized Pricing
• Negative Sentiment: Competition in digital delivery is intensifying: DoorDash’s planned $17 billion acquisition of Instacart strengthens its ability to compete with Amazon and Walmart in online grocery and delivery, potentially increasing pressure on Walmart’s digital growth and margins. DoorDash Makes Instacart Acquisition

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on WMT. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 21st. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walmart from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on shares of Walmart from $137.00 to $131.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Oppenheimer reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $132.41.

About Representative Sessions

Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023.

Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions’ career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.

Walmart Company Profile

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) operates a global retail business through a network of supercenters, supermarkets, discount stores, neighborhood markets, warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms. Its stores and websites sell a broad assortment of merchandise, including groceries, consumables, health and wellness products, apparel, electronics, home goods, toys and other general merchandise.

The company organizes its operations into Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S. Walmart U.S.