Rep. John McGuire Sells Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Shares

Representative John McGuire (R-Virginia) recently sold shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT). In a filing disclosed on February 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walmart stock on January 20th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MERRILL LYNCH SEP IRA” account.

Representative John McGuire also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 1/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/21/2026.

Walmart Stock Performance

WMT stock traded down $1.75 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $124.87. 42,943,075 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 24,688,576. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.69. The business has a 50-day moving average of $119.24 and a two-hundred day moving average of $109.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $995.24 billion, a PE ratio of 43.66, a P/E/G ratio of 4.99 and a beta of 0.65.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The business had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be given a dividend of $0.2475 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s payout ratio is currently 32.87%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new position in Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at $6,458,529,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 9,648.7% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 11,486,374 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,123,138,000 after purchasing an additional 11,368,549 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 188.1% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 11,663,172 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,199,907,000 after buying an additional 7,614,172 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 6.8% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 103,010,709 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $11,426,753,000 after buying an additional 6,517,394 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.4% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 431,817,510 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $42,223,116,000 after buying an additional 5,856,468 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. BTIG Research lifted their price target on Walmart from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $150.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $129.00 target price (up from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, January 5th. HSBC downgraded shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $128.59.

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.17, for a total value of $2,313,804.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,274,856 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $509,434,589.52. The trade was a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,255 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.21, for a total transaction of $167,178.55. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 586,329 shares in the company, valued at $78,104,886.09. This trade represents a 0.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 211,696 shares of company stock worth $25,176,467. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat modestly: EPS $0.74 vs. $0.73 consensus and revenue $190.7B vs. ~$188.4B expected; e‑commerce grew ~24% and advertising climbed ~37%, supporting revenue diversification and margin lift. Walmart Q4 Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Board raised the annual dividend 5% to $0.99 (four quarterly payments of $0.2475) and reiterated capital returns (new $30B buyback authorization), which bolsters income investors and signals confidence in cash flow. Dividend Increase Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and institutional support: Argus upgraded to Strong Buy and some firms (e.g., DA Davidson) reaffirmed Buy ratings and targets near the prior highs — providing analyst-level upside case. Analyst Coverage / DA Davidson
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider sale: EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 1,255 shares (small size relative to his holdings), filed with the SEC — routine but noted by traders. SEC Form 4 – Bartlett Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Cautionary guidance: FY‑2027 EPS guidance of $2.75–2.85 came in below consensus (~$2.94) and Q1 guidance was conservative — that outlook drove the intraday pullback as investors reset expectations. Walmart Guidance in Q4 Release
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and competitive noise: Coverage noted a premarket drop and commentary that Amazon has just surpassed Walmart in annual revenue — a symbolic shift that fuels short‑term concern about competitive positioning. Amazon Surpasses Walmart – CNBC

About Representative McGuire

John McGuire (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McGuire (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

John McGuire was born in Richmond, Virginia. McGuire graduated from Henrico High School. He served as a U.S. Navy Seal from 1988 to 1998. His professional experience includes founding SEAL Team Physical Training Inc.

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.