Mirabella Financial Services LLP raised its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 151.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 21,186 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 12,752 shares during the quarter. Mirabella Financial Services LLP’s holdings in Walmart were worth $2,179,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in WMT. Collier Financial bought a new stake in Walmart during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 212.6% in the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares during the period. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $39,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Walmart News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s international segment showed solid momentum in Q4 fiscal 2026: 7.5% sales growth and a 17% e‑commerce increase, supporting top‑line resilience outside the U.S. — this underpins revenue diversification and e‑commerce penetration. Walmart’s International Business Shows Strength: Momentum Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Flipkart (Walmart’s India e‑commerce arm) moved its holding company from Singapore to India to clear the path for an Indian listing — a potential value‑realization event that could unlock shareholder value if the IPO proceeds on favorable terms. Walmart’s (WMT) Indian E-Commerce Firm Flipkart Shifts Holding Company to India from Singapore, Reuters Reports
- Positive Sentiment: Analysis highlights Walmart as a frontrunner in applying AI across forecasting, inventory and logistics — AI gains can expand margins, lower shrink/labor costs and boost e‑commerce economics, supporting longer‑term EPS upside. This tech narrative also reinforces Walmart’s re‑rating since shifting to Nasdaq. The AI Checkout Line: The Hidden Tech Play in Your Cart
- Neutral Sentiment: Walmart goes ex‑dividend March 20 with a boosted payout; dividends support income investors, but commentary questioning payout safety could prompt short‑term caution among yield‑focused holders. Event risk centers on timing and perception rather than fundamentals. Walmart Is About to Pay a Boosted Dividend, but Is It Actually Safe?
- Neutral Sentiment: Continued media mentions of Walmart as a long‑term retail pick, and as a recent stock‑split candidate/recipient in marketroundups, help retail interest and SEO visibility but are unlikely to move fundamentals materially. The Best 4 Retail Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
- Neutral Sentiment: Smaller merchandising news (vendors adding products to Walmart shelves) is positive for assortment but unlikely to affect the stock; such items support the retail moat incrementally. HTVRONT Expands Walmart Retail Presence with Two New Heat Press Machines
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparisons to peers (e.g., J. Sainsbury) and retail rankings offer context for investors but don’t change Walmart’s core growth drivers; useful for relative allocation decisions. JSAIY vs. WMT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Analyst Ratings Changes
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Insider Activity at Walmart
In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.79, for a total value of $2,555,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 486,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $62,203,571.56. The trade was a 3.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 represents a 2.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 278,278 shares of company stock worth $33,974,118 over the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Walmart Price Performance
WMT opened at $125.99 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $123.43 and a 200 day moving average of $112.27. The stock has a market cap of $1.00 trillion, a P/E ratio of 45.98, a PEG ratio of 4.71 and a beta of 0.66. 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 Inc. has a 52-week low of $79.81 and a 52-week high of $134.69.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share 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 quarter last year, the firm posted $0.66 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, sell-side analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.
Walmart Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Friday, December 11th will be paid a $0.2475 dividend. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.31%.
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.
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