Walmart Inc. $WMT Position Lessened by Tactive Advisors LLC

Tactive Advisors LLC lowered its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 39.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 9,034 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 5,951 shares during the quarter. Tactive Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $931,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC grew its position in shares of Walmart by 397,264.9% during the second quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 104,514,912 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $10,496,702,000 after acquiring an additional 104,488,610 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth about $5,367,770,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Walmart by 9,648.7% in the 2nd 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. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake 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 purchasing an additional 5,856,468 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 23.5% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 19,493,644 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,902,775,000 after buying an additional 3,710,506 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walmart Stock Up 0.6%

WMT opened at $111.56 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. The company has a market capitalization of $889.15 billion, a PE ratio of 39.01, a P/E/G ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.64. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $107.94 and its 200-day moving average is $102.36. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $79.81 and a one year high of $117.45.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP David Chojnowski sold 7,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.65, for a total value of $746,550.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 136,289 shares in the company, valued at $14,535,221.85. The trade was a 4.89% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total transaction of $1,414,612.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $96,241,073.20. The trade was a 1.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 108,412 shares of company stock worth $11,741,699. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, December 19th. Evercore ISI set a $120.00 price target on Walmart and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price objective (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Thirty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Walmart currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $120.54.

Key Stores Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WMT’s advertising revenue jumped ~53% in the quarter, indicating retail‑media is beginning to boost margins and diversify earnings beyond brick‑and‑mortar sales — a potential long‑term profit driver for the stock. Walmart’s Ad Sales Jump 53%: Is Advertising Becoming a Profit Engine?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are bullish on WMT’s e‑commerce growth and strategic investments, reinforcing the view that Walmart can take share online and remain Amazon’s main mass‑market competitor. WMT: Bullish E-Commerce Growth and Strategic Investments
• Positive Sentiment: A Yahoo piece argues an FDA infant‑formula warning could shift consumer purchasing patterns and benefit retailers with strong logistics and tech‑driven supply chains — a potential short‑term advantage for Walmart’s scale and inventory systems. FDA Infant Formula Warning Could Be A Game Changer For Walmart’s (WMT) Tech-Driven Retail Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary on holiday demand and Walmart’s AI expansion highlights operational initiatives that could improve assortment, pricing and fulfillment during peak season — supportive for near‑term sales and longer‑term productivity. Holiday Season Demand at WMT & AMZN
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader retail tailwinds: analysts expect holiday sales to top $1T, which could lift Walmart alongside other large retailers, though competition will determine share gains. Holiday Sales Boom: 4 Retail Stocks Ready for 2026 Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitive landscape: analysts compare Walmart to Costco, underscoring that scale, membership models and digital execution will determine who wins consumer spending — outcome uncertain for near‑term share shifts. Walmart vs. Costco: Which Retail Giant Wins Today’s Consumer Race?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data posted an anomalous increase but showed 0 shares on record (data appears to be a glitch), so there’s no clear short‑pressure signal from this report.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported and has been cited as a catalyst for downward pressure; while one or a few filings don’t change fundamentals, they can dent sentiment and trigger short‑term selling. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Shares Down 1.5% on Insider Selling
• Negative Sentiment: A new lawsuit is being cited as a driver of recent share weakness — legal exposure and potential costs/reputational risk are negative near‑term catalysts until resolved. Walmart Stock Is Falling — New Lawsuit Is Hurting The Most

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.