Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd

Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd lowered its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 15.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 35,395 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 6,500 shares during the period. Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Walmart were worth $3,648,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Fox Run Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $1,709,000. CWM LLC increased its position in shares of Walmart by 24.2% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,175,703 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $121,168,000 after purchasing an additional 229,220 shares during the last quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC raised its holdings in Walmart by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 5,091,126 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $497,771,000 after buying an additional 42,645 shares during the period. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. lifted its position in Walmart by 16.6% in the third quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 63,782 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $6,567,000 after buying an additional 9,061 shares during the last quarter. Finally, World Investment Advisors boosted its stake in Walmart by 5.2% during the third quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 293,866 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $30,286,000 after buying an additional 14,487 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walmart Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NASDAQ WMT traded up $0.45 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $125.78. The company had a trading volume of 3,245,320 shares, compared to its average volume of 33,273,313. The company has a market capitalization of $1.00 trillion, a PE ratio of 45.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.60 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.24. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $134.69. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $122.89 and its 200 day simple moving average is $111.62.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The firm had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.66 EPS. Walmart’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Friday, December 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.2475 per share. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio is presently 34.31%.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 10,000 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.46, for a total transaction of $1,214,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 108,294 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,153,389.24. The trade was a 8.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 34,082 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.00, for a total transaction of $4,158,004.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 533,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $65,082,852. The trade was a 6.01% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 279,703 shares of company stock valued at $34,140,843. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $134.00 price target (up from $129.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price target (up from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price objective on Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, HSBC lowered Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $122.00 to $131.00 in a research note on Friday, February 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.76.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s eCommerce grew ~24% in the fiscal fourth quarter, underscoring ongoing digital and omnichannel strength that helped revenue beat estimates and supports margin improvement if fulfillment economics continue to improve. Walmart eCommerce Up 24%: Can Digital Momentum Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: Tigress Financial upgraded Walmart to a Buy and raised its price target to $150, signaling analyst confidence in Walmart’s transition to a tech-driven omnichannel retailer — analyst upgrades can attract flows and support the stock. Tigress Financial Sees Walmart Inc. (WMT) as Tech-Driven Retail Leader
• Positive Sentiment: Flipkart (Walmart-backed) is reportedly preparing for an IPO as soon as this year — a successful listing would be a potential catalyst and value unlock for Walmart’s international investment. Walmart-backed Flipkart preps for an IPO as early as this year
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces note that Walmart’s digital push must show improved return on invested capital (ROIC) and fulfillment economics to justify higher multiples; the company’s large store footprint is a strategic advantage if execution reduces costs. Will Walmart’s Digital Push Pay Off in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons of Amazon (AMZN) vs. Walmart frame both long-term cases — investors should weigh Walmart’s margin/scale and grocery strength against Amazon’s higher-growth eCommerce profile when positioning for the next decade. AMZN vs. WMT: Which is the better stock to buy for the next 10 years?
• Negative Sentiment: Retail investor chatter on Reddit has turned bearish, arguing Walmart’s valuation (~46x some metric cited in coverage) is high — that social sentiment and short-term selling have pressured the stock recently and could increase volatility despite fundamentals. Reddit’s Loudest Walmart Critics Have a Point About That 46x Multiple

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.