John Furner Sells 13,125 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) CEO John Furner sold 13,125 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $129.10, for a total transaction of $1,694,437.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 591,084 shares in the company, valued at $76,308,944.40. This trade represents a 2.17% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Walmart Stock Performance

WMT stock traded up $2.82 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $125.81. 25,650,641 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 38,966,684. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.00 trillion, a PE ratio of 45.92, a P/E/G ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.65. The business has a 50-day moving average of $119.37 and a two-hundred day moving average of $109.37. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The business had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 earnings per share. The firm’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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

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 given a dividend of $0.2475 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 34.31%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on WMT. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $150.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $134.00 price objective (up previously from $129.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.53.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. GuidedMoney LLC acquired a new position in Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at about $309,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.3% during the fourth quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,537 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $505,000 after buying an additional 230 shares in the last quarter. Monetary Solutions Ltd bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $183,000. Kera Capital Partners Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 33.1% in the 4th quarter. Kera Capital Partners Inc. now owns 11,891 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,417,000 after acquiring an additional 2,960 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Walser Wealth Management Company A Ltd Liability Co acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter worth approximately $443,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher price targets—Telsey Advisory raised its WMT price target to $140 and reiterated an Outperform rating, signaling continued analyst confidence in Walmart’s leadership and low‑volatility dividend appeal. Telsey Advisory Sees Walmart (WMT) Strengthening Position as Retail Leader
• Positive Sentiment: Additional buy-side support and higher targets—recent coverage reiterating buy ratings and a raised $139 target add to momentum from the analyst community. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Price Target Raised to $139.00
• Positive Sentiment: Strong fundamentals: Walmart reported a Q2 beat (revenue and EPS) with management highlighting e‑commerce gains, AI initiatives and buybacks—factors supporting margin and growth expectations. These results and the earnings call helped lift investor sentiment. Walmart Earnings Call: E-Commerce, AI and Buybacks
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. segment momentum—Walmart U.S. delivered ~4.6% comp growth (traffic, grocery strength, e‑commerce), which investors view as sustainable tailwinds heading into FY27. WMT’s U.S. Segment Momentum: Are 4.6% Comp Sales Sustainable for FY27?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media attention: WMT is a trending stock in retail coverage, which can amplify flows but doesn’t itself change fundamentals. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Walmart Inc. (WMT) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on multi‑year outlooks (e.g., FY2028 notes) provides modelling updates but is not an immediate catalyst. Erste Group Bank Comments on Walmart FY2028 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported recently, which briefly pressured the stock in prior sessions and could keep some investors cautious about near‑term flows. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Shares Down 1.5% Following Insider Selling
• Negative Sentiment: Macro warning — commentary about a possible “hiring recession” and K‑shaped economic risks could temper consumer spending forecasts and pose downside risk to retail traffic over time. Walmart Warns of “Hiring Recession” as Michael S. Eisenga, CEO of First American Properties, Highlights Deepening Cracks in a K-Shaped U.S. Economy

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.