Walmart (WMT) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) is projected to issue its results before the market opens on Thursday, February 19th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.73 per share and revenue of $188.3683 billion for the quarter. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The company had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.58 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Walmart to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Walmart Trading Down 3.8%

Walmart stock opened at $128.85 on Wednesday. Walmart has a 12 month low of $79.81 and a 12 month high of $134.69. The company has a market capitalization of $1.03 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.65. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $118.78 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $108.86. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $122.27, for a total value of $2,445,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 506,764 shares in the company, valued at $61,962,034.28. This represents a 3.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total transaction of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 727,155 shares in the company, valued at approximately $87,251,328.45. The trade was a 1.77% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 223,566 shares of company stock valued at $26,384,133 over the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at $52,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $59,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in Walmart during the third quarter worth approximately $61,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $73,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently commented on WMT shares. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $145.00 price objective (up from $128.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price target (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, November 21st. Tigress Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Walmart from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $150.00 target price on Walmart in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Thirty-two equities 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 currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $128.44.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect roughly an 11% jump in Q4 earnings, setting up upside if Walmart meets or beats estimates; that consensus optimism is a primary support for the stock into the report. Walmart expected to report an almost 11% gain in Q4 earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Market narratives highlight Walmart’s digital transformation (e‑commerce, ad business, and AI initiatives) and corporate changes (Nasdaq listing, new CEO) that support a higher multiple and longer‑term growth thesis. It’s Time to Get Ready for Walmart’s Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart is being used as the retail sector bellwether; its results will influence sentiment across discount and off‑price peers, so the stock’s move also reflects broader retail expectations rather than company‑specific news alone. 3 Discount Retail Stocks to Watch as Earnings Put Valuations to the Test
• Neutral Sentiment: WMT has surged ~20% in 2026, which can both attract momentum buyers and prompt short‑term profit‑taking that increases volatility into earnings. Walmart Stock Surges 20% in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns are prominent — some analysts and columnists call the shares expensive given current multiples; a conservative or mixed guidance could spark a sharp pullback. Walmart Shares Are Expensive AI Insurance
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff comparisons, margin pressures and sticky costs remain risks — even if comps get easier, higher costs or weaker-than-expected ad/e‑commerce margins could weigh on results and guidance. Walmart Earnings Preview: Tariff Compares Should Get Easier, But Valuation Still Quite Lofty

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.