Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $1,214,600.00 in Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Latriece Watkins sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.46, for a total value of $1,214,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 108,294 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,153,389.24. This trade represents a 8.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Walmart Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT traded up $2.82 during trading on Monday, hitting $125.81. 25,650,641 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 38,966,684. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $119.37 and a 200-day moving average price of $109.37. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.69. The company has a market cap of $1.00 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.65.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The business had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.66 EPS. Walmart’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.2475 per share. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.31%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on WMT shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $145.00 price objective on Walmart in a report on Friday. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday. Mizuho boosted their target price on Walmart from $125.00 to $137.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $140.00 price target (up from $130.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.53.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Collier Financial bought a new stake in Walmart during the third quarter worth $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter worth $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher price targets—Telsey Advisory raised its WMT price target to $140 and reiterated an Outperform rating, signaling continued analyst confidence in Walmart’s leadership and low‑volatility dividend appeal. Telsey Advisory Sees Walmart (WMT) Strengthening Position as Retail Leader
• Positive Sentiment: Additional buy-side support and higher targets—recent coverage reiterating buy ratings and a raised $139 target add to momentum from the analyst community. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Price Target Raised to $139.00
• Positive Sentiment: Strong fundamentals: Walmart reported a Q2 beat (revenue and EPS) with management highlighting e‑commerce gains, AI initiatives and buybacks—factors supporting margin and growth expectations. These results and the earnings call helped lift investor sentiment. Walmart Earnings Call: E-Commerce, AI and Buybacks
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. segment momentum—Walmart U.S. delivered ~4.6% comp growth (traffic, grocery strength, e‑commerce), which investors view as sustainable tailwinds heading into FY27. WMT’s U.S. Segment Momentum: Are 4.6% Comp Sales Sustainable for FY27?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media attention: WMT is a trending stock in retail coverage, which can amplify flows but doesn’t itself change fundamentals. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Walmart Inc. (WMT) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on multi‑year outlooks (e.g., FY2028 notes) provides modelling updates but is not an immediate catalyst. Erste Group Bank Comments on Walmart FY2028 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported recently, which briefly pressured the stock in prior sessions and could keep some investors cautious about near‑term flows. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Shares Down 1.5% Following Insider Selling
• Negative Sentiment: Macro warning — commentary about a possible “hiring recession” and K‑shaped economic risks could temper consumer spending forecasts and pose downside risk to retail traffic over time. Walmart Warns of “Hiring Recession” as Michael S. Eisenga, CEO of First American Properties, Highlights Deepening Cracks in a K-Shaped U.S. Economy

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.