Donna Morris Sells 9,384 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $1,127,862.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 536,312 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $64,459,339.28. The trade was a 1.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT traded down $0.84 on Thursday, reaching $119.20. 34,551,757 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 20,197,276. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $950.04 billion, a PE ratio of 41.68, a P/E/G ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.66. The company’s 50 day moving average is $110.79 and its 200-day moving average is $104.24. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $79.81 and a fifty-two week high of $121.24.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on WMT. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price target (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday. DA Davidson set a $130.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $129.00 price target (up previously from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Bank of America increased their price objective on Walmart from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 17th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.03.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Collier Financial acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new position in Walmart in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s AI push — partnerships with Google Gemini and OpenAI (ChatGPT) are beginning to show benefits; Goldman sees sales upside from these initiatives. Walmart’s AI push with Google Gemini and ChatGPT is starting to pay off
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic partnership with Alphabet/Google is being credited with driving a valuation premium and investor optimism about WMT’s digital transformation and monetization. Walmart: Alphabet Partnership Drives Stock To Record Valuation Premium
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart‑backed fintech OnePay hit a $4 billion valuation milestone — a sign Walmart’s financial partnerships and fintech strategy are attracting investor interest beyond core retail. Walmart-backed Fintech OnePay Achieves $4 Billion Valuation Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and momentum: several firms reaffirmed buy/outperform ratings and raised price targets, and WMT recently hit a 52‑week high — these reinforce near‑term bullish sentiment among institutional investors. Benzinga (analyst actions)
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry positioning: coverage notes Walmart is narrowing Amazon’s online lead and reshaping the retail race — strategic progress but competitive dynamics remain intense. Walmart’s Closing the Amazon Online Sales Gap
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/industry note: analysts highlight supermarkets (including WMT) are positioned to navigate cautious consumers and cost pressures thanks to scale and omnichannel capabilities — supportive but not a catalyst by itself. 2 Supermarket Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges
• Negative Sentiment: Leadership change: Kathryn McLay, CEO of Walmart International, will depart (staying through Q1 for transition). Leadership turnover at a major unit raises near‑term execution and succession questions. Walmart International CEO McLay to Depart
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/tax uncertainty: India’s top court is set to rule on whether taxes apply to Tiger Global’s 2018 Flipkart stake sale to Walmart — a landmark case that could have financial or precedent effects related to the Flipkart deal. India court to rule on Tiger Global’s 2018 deal with Walmart

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.