Maridea Wealth Management LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Maridea Wealth Management LLC reduced its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 34.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 13,386 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 6,960 shares during the quarter. Maridea Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $1,433,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in WMT. Martin & Co. Inc. TN boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.4% in the third quarter. Martin & Co. Inc. TN now owns 36,115 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,722,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares during the period. May Hill Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Walmart by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter. May Hill Capital LLC now owns 9,538 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $983,000 after buying an additional 659 shares in the last quarter. Fortis Group Advisors LLC boosted its position in Walmart by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Fortis Group Advisors LLC now owns 17,272 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,748,000 after buying an additional 520 shares during the period. Cornerstone Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 1.6% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 14,573 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,502,000 after acquiring an additional 235 shares in the last quarter. Finally, WealthCare Investment Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Walmart by 141.8% during the third quarter. WealthCare Investment Partners LLC now owns 6,831 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $696,000 after acquiring an additional 4,006 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 target price (up from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, February 9th. Wall Street Zen cut Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. DA Davidson set a $130.00 price target on shares of Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $135.00 price target (up previously from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.44.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.27, for a total transaction of $2,445,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 506,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $61,962,034.28. The trade was a 3.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total value of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 727,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $87,251,328.45. The trade was a 1.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 223,566 shares of company stock worth $26,384,133. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

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 Stock Down 3.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $128.85 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $118.78 and a 200-day simple moving average of $108.86. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $79.81 and a twelve month high of $134.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The company has a market capitalization of $1.03 trillion, a PE ratio of 45.05, a P/E/G ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.65.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.