Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC

SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC decreased its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 19.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 38,759 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 9,287 shares during the period. SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $3,995,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CWM LLC grew its position in shares of Walmart by 24.2% during the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,175,703 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $121,168,000 after acquiring an additional 229,220 shares during the last quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 5,091,126 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $497,771,000 after purchasing an additional 42,645 shares during the period. Aviva PLC grew its position in Walmart by 16.4% in the 2nd quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 3,833,720 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $374,861,000 after purchasing an additional 539,504 shares during the last quarter. Weatherly Asset Management L. P. increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 7.0% in the second quarter. Weatherly Asset Management L. P. now owns 56,140 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $5,489,000 after purchasing an additional 3,696 shares during the period. Finally, Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 76.6% during the second quarter. Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. now owns 42,626 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $4,168,000 after buying an additional 18,485 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are shifting the narrative after Q3, highlighting new growth drivers (e-commerce, advertising, membership initiatives) that could sustain revenue and margin expansion — this supports upside expectations. Why The Narrative Around Walmart (WMT) Is Shifting After Q3 And New Growth Drivers
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple buy-side pieces and stock-picking lists cite Walmart’s combination of steady EPS growth, scale in grocery/e‑commerce and its long dividend streak as reasons WMT can still outperform or act as a defensive-growth holding. Why These 3 Mega-Caps Could Still Surprise Investors in 2026 (WMT)
• Positive Sentiment: Broker and sell‑side sentiment appears constructive: coverage notes optimism from Wall Street and Zacks-style scores that rate WMT as a strong growth/dividend candidate — likely supporting buying interest. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Walmart (WMT): Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Fundamental screens and style-score writeups (Zacks) reiterate WMT’s growth qualities and defensive characteristics — supportive for investor appetite in uncertain markets. Here’s Why Walmart (WMT) is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused publications continue to flag Walmart as a long-term dividend compounder (Dividend King status), which attracts income-oriented investors and supports valuation floors. 5 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 25 Years
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and analyst roundups (e.g., Globe and Mail) offer mixed takes comparing Walmart with peers (Costco, Kroger), useful context but not a clear near-term catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Costco (COST) and Walmart (WMT)
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis pieces point to a final bullish leg toward a ~$120 target, which can attract momentum traders and short-term buyers. Walmart stock eyes $120 as Elliott Wave signals final bullish leg
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation pieces caution that multi‑year share gains have left WMT looking fairly priced, which could limit near-term upside and increase sensitivity to execution misses or macro weakness. Is Walmart (WMT) Fairly Priced After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

Walmart Price Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $114.34 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $109.05 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.48. Walmart Inc. has a 52-week low of $79.81 and a 52-week high of $117.45. The firm has a market cap of $911.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.98, a PEG ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 0.66.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. DA Davidson set a $130.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. UBS Group set a $130.00 price target on Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective (up previously from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 target price (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walmart has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.28.

Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total value of $1,414,612.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. This represents a 1.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kathryn J. Mclay sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.63, for a total value of $406,520.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 1,040,455 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $105,741,441.65. This trade represents a 0.38% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 125,628 shares of company stock worth $13,690,065. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.