Insider Selling: Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells 76,181 Shares of Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total value of $9,430,445.99. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 402,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $49,772,492.88. This represents a 15.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Donna Morris also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, January 14th, Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of Walmart stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $1,127,862.96.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WMT traded up $0.29 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $128.00. The company had a trading volume of 27,490,266 shares, compared to its average volume of 43,468,578. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $129.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $115.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $106.54. The stock has a market cap of $1.02 trillion, a PE ratio of 44.76, a PEG ratio of 4.71 and a beta of 0.65.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. Walmart’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price target for the company. in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Telsey Advisory Group reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $129.00 price objective (up previously from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $124.19.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart topped a >$1 trillion market capitalization as investors rewarded its e‑commerce gains, AI initiatives and strategic investments that support a higher valuation. Chart Of The Day: Walmart Tops $1 Trillion
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership continuity — John Furner’s internal promotion to CEO — reduces execution risk during the transition and reassures investors about continuing the digital push. Walmart Names New CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart+ membership is showing double‑digit growth (~28.4M members), which supports recurring, higher‑margin revenue and helps justify a premium multiple. Walmart+ Paid Membership Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart continues to expand its store footprint (new Next‑Gen Supercenter in Jacksonville) and add national CPG listings — helpful for sales mix but lower‑impact near term. Walmart Opens Next-Generation Supercenter
• Neutral Sentiment: WMT’s Nasdaq listing and inclusion in ETFs is raising its profile as a “buffer” in diversified funds — supportive of demand but not an earnings catalyst. Walmart Provides a Buffer in These ETFs
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP John Rainey sold 20,000 shares recently, which can attract short‑term attention even though insider sales often reflect personal liquidity rather than company‑outlook changes. John Rainey Sells 20,000 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure from Amazon’s ramped same‑ and next‑day delivery could force Walmart to increase fulfillment investments, pressuring margins. Amazon’s physical grocery push
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation risk: WMT trades at elevated P/E and PEG multiples versus historical norms, so continued outperformance depends on execution and margin improvement; a slowdown could trigger a pullback. Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Collier Financial acquired a new position in Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in Walmart in the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new position in Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

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.