Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Shares Up 1.2% – Should You Buy?

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) shares shot up 1.2% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $116.03 and last traded at $113.10. Approximately 24,815,588 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 2% from the average session volume of 25,432,262 shares. The stock had previously closed at $111.74.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher-income customer gains support growth. Walmart is attracting more affluent shoppers through low prices, faster delivery and a broader product assortment. Continued gains in this demographic could support sales growth and help diversify the retailer’s customer base. Can Walmart Sustain Gains Among Higher-Income Customers?
• Positive Sentiment: AI investments may improve efficiency. Walmart is using artificial intelligence behind the scenes to reduce costs and improve operations rather than selling AI technology directly. Combined with strong recent earnings and favorable analyst views, these initiatives could provide incremental margin support. These 3 AI Winners Don’t Sell the Tech—They Use It
• Positive Sentiment: Regenerative agriculture initiative strengthens supply-chain strategy. Walmart, General Mills and ADM are targeting 40,000 Midwest wheat acres for soil health, water quality and carbon sequestration. The program could enhance Walmart’s sustainability profile and provide a model for supply-chain improvements, although near-term financial benefits are uncertain. Walmart Launches 40,000 Acre Regenerative Agriculture Effort
• Neutral Sentiment: Amazon ended Walmart’s 12-year reign atop the Fortune Global 500. Amazon ranked first by revenue in the 2025 listing, but the ranking reflects overall company revenue rather than profitability or near-term Walmart fundamentals. It nevertheless highlights intense competition in retail and e-commerce. Amazon Tops Fortune Global 500 List
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves less room for disappointment. Commentary argues Walmart’s shares are expensive relative to projected forward earnings. The company’s scale and cost advantages remain durable, but a high earnings multiple could pressure the stock if growth, margins or guidance fail to exceed expectations. Walmart Is at $108: Why Investors Should Take Pause

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on WMT shares. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, May 18th. UBS Group set a $141.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 target price (up from $145.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Mizuho set a $130.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.65.

Walmart Stock Up 1.2%

The firm’s fifty day moving average is $116.31 and its 200-day moving average is $122.02. The company has a market capitalization of $900.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.08 and a beta of 0.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. The business had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.61 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 11,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.97, for a total transaction of $1,308,670.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 120,203 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,300,550.91. This represents a 8.38% 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 Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.19, for a total value of $342,751.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 574,953 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,953,695.07. This represents a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 67,729 shares of company stock valued at $8,124,931. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. First Community Trust NA grew its position in Walmart by 0.5% during the second quarter. First Community Trust NA now owns 25,066 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,839,000 after buying an additional 117 shares during the period. Walker Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Walmart by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Walker Asset Management LLC now owns 132,499 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $15,007,000 after acquiring an additional 1,698 shares during the period. Ballast Inc. lifted its holdings in Walmart by 10.4% during the 2nd quarter. Ballast Inc. now owns 26,066 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,952,000 after purchasing an additional 2,466 shares in the last quarter. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 1.7% in the second quarter. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 18,800 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,129,000 after acquiring an additional 311 shares during the period. Finally, Butensky & Cohen Financial Security Inc. boosted its holdings in Walmart by 27.6% in the 2nd quarter. Butensky & Cohen Financial Security Inc. now owns 33,228 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,763,000 after purchasing an additional 7,185 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.