Saranac Partners Ltd Buys Shares of 67,120 Walmart Inc. $WMT

Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor acquired 67,120 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $7,614,000. Walmart accounts for about 2.2% of Saranac Partners Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in WMT. Solstein Capital LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the second quarter worth $1,676,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth about $72,134,000. Capital Square LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth about $1,289,000. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth about $15,836,000. Finally, Clarion Wealth Managment Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at about $390,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Down 1.6%

Shares of WMT opened at $102.63 on Friday. 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 Inc. has a one year low of $95.70 and a one year high of $135.15. The company has a market cap of $816.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.05, a P/E/G ratio of 3.96 and a beta of 0.61. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $112.18 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $120.57.

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

Key Stories Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart reported fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of approximately $187.9 billion, while global e-commerce increased 23% and advertising revenue surged 38%. The results highlight continued momentum in digital retail and higher-margin businesses. Walmart Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators view the selloff as a potential buying opportunity, arguing that Walmart’s e-commerce, advertising, automation and AI-assisted shopping initiatives can support long-term cash-flow growth. Walmart’s Big Sell-Off Could Be a Buying Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts cited in recent coverage put Walmart’s consensus price target at $138.50, substantially above the current trading range, while unusually heavy call-option activity suggests some traders are positioning for a rebound. Walmart Consensus Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart and Sam’s Club raised more than $39 million for the Children’s Miracle Network. The announcement supports the company’s community reputation but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings or valuation. Walmart and Sam’s Club Children’s Miracle Network Support
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary says the stock’s recent selloff reflects investor concern that Walmart may be fully valued after a roughly 127% five-year gain. Slower store-sales growth and a high earnings multiple could limit further upside even if digital businesses remain strong. Walmart Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold 50,644 shares worth about $5.3 million. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards, reducing its negative signaling value but still adding to investor focus on insider selling. Walmart Insider Trading Filing

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,710 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.10, for a total value of $419,601.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 626,299 shares in the company, valued at approximately $70,834,416.90. This represents a 0.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total transaction of $308,386.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $60,523,730.02. This trade represents a 0.51% 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. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 77,292 shares of company stock valued at $8,421,143. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently issued reports on WMT shares. Evercore set a $125.00 target price on Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Freedom Broker raised Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Walmart from $137.00 to $131.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.88.

Walmart 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.