Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd Makes New $2.21 Million Investment in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd bought a new position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 19,476 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,206,000.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Archer Investment Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,120,000. Fox Hill Wealth Management acquired a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,293,000. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $19,015,000. Henson Edgewater Management LLC purchased a new position in Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,824,000. Finally, Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at $57,948,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on WMT. BNP Paribas Exane restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $137.00 target price (down from $146.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. BTIG Research lowered their price target on Walmart from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. UBS Group dropped their price target on Walmart from $141.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Guggenheim set a $130.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price objective (down from $140.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $131.88.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $104.87 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $834.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.86, a P/E/G ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 0.61. The business has a 50-day moving average of $111.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $120.24. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $95.79 and a fifty-two week high of $135.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.The business had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.68 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total value of $308,386.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares in the company, valued at approximately $60,523,730.02. The trade was a 0.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 125,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. This represents a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 77,292 shares of company stock worth $8,421,143 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle U.S. Justice Department allegations involving improperly filled opioid prescriptions. Although the settlement carries a financial cost and reputational risk, it is viewed favorably because it resolves litigation that had exposed the company to potentially billions of dollars in civil penalties. Walmart described the payment as immaterial. Walmart escapes major legal penalty for a fraction of the cost
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s U.S. marketplace sales increased 52%, supported by a broader product selection, greater use of fulfillment services and international expansion in Mexico and Canada. Sustaining this momentum could improve e-commerce growth and marketplace profitability. Walmart’s Marketplace Momentum Builds
• Positive Sentiment: Tigress Financial reaffirmed its buy rating and set a $155 price target, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. This reflects confidence in Walmart’s long-term earnings and growth prospects. Benzinga analyst rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary highlights Walmart’s 53-year record of dividend increases and notes that the stock is well below its peak. However, its dividend yield remains relatively low and its valuation is still elevated compared with the broader market. Walmart dividend analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank lowered its fiscal 2027 EPS estimates, signaling expectations for slower earnings growth or increased cost pressure. Walmart’s recent earnings-related share-price weakness also indicates that investors remain sensitive to the company’s premium valuation. FY2027 EPS Estimates for Walmart Cut

About Walmart

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.