Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. Has $13.05 Million Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. increased its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 485.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 126,656 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 105,019 shares during the period. Walmart comprises about 0.8% of Landscape Capital Management L.L.C.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $13,053,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in Walmart during the third quarter worth $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 212.6% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares during the period. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth about $39,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walmart Price Performance

Walmart stock traded up $0.53 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $125.86. 1,989,453 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 33,243,285. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.00 trillion, a P/E ratio of 45.97, a P/E/G ratio of 4.60 and a beta of 0.66. The business’s 50-day moving average is $122.89 and its two-hundred day moving average is $111.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.79. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $79.81 and a 12 month high of $134.69.

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

Walmart Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently weighed in on WMT. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 target price (up from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, February 9th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $147.00 price objective (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Truist Financial raised their target price on Walmart from $127.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $147.00 price target (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.76.

Walmart News Roundup

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.79, for a total transaction of $2,555,800.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 486,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $62,203,571.56. This represents a 3.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $129.10, for a total transaction of $1,694,437.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 591,084 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $76,308,944.40. The trade was a 2.17% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 279,703 shares of company stock valued at $34,140,843 in the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Walmart 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.