Touchstone Capital Inc. Acquires Shares of 9,323 Walmart Inc. $WMT

Touchstone Capital Inc. bought a new position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 9,323 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $961,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. PFS Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Walmart by 267.8% in the second quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 233 shares in the last quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its stake in Walmart by 212.6% during the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC grew its holdings in Walmart by 55.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC now owns 323 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $46,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently commented on WMT shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $129.00 target price (up from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $130.00 price objective (up previously from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, December 19th. CICC Research began coverage on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, December 26th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price objective for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $121.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, DA Davidson set a $130.00 price target on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $122.60.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Walmart news, EVP Kathryn J. Mclay sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $115.21, for a total value of $460,840.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 1,031,455 shares in the company, valued at approximately $118,833,930.55. This represents a 0.39% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,425 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total value of $166,725.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 641,363 shares in the company, valued at approximately $75,039,471. This represents a 0.22% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 124,078 shares of company stock worth $13,523,502 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Trading Up 2.0%

WMT opened at $120.36 on Wednesday. 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 stock’s 50 day moving average price is $110.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $104.13. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $79.81 and a one year high of $120.51. The stock has a market cap of $959.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.08, a P/E/G ratio of 5.03 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.Walmart’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman highlights upside to Walmart’s sales as AI integrations start to show results; the report frames AI (Google Gemini + ChatGPT) tie‑ups as revenue catalysts that could lift e‑commerce sales and margins. Walmart’s AI push with Google Gemini and ChatGPT is starting to pay off: Goldman flags sales upside ahead
• Positive Sentiment: Partnerships with Alphabet (Google/Gemini) and expanded drone deliveries position Walmart to improve search/checkout conversion and last‑mile economics—directly supporting digital sales growth. Walmart Partners With Alphabet On New A.I. Shopping Platform
• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion in the Nasdaq‑100 is mechanically attracting index and ETF flows and has helped drive recent record highs, reinforcing momentum and institutional interest. Walmart Stock Gaining Steam Ahead of Debut on Nasdaq-100
• Positive Sentiment: Industry research notes Walmart is closing the online gap with Amazon — faster structural change in its omnichannel model supports a sustainable e‑commerce tailwind. Walmart’s Closing the Amazon Online Sales Gap
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying (Shishir Mehrotra purchased roughly $93K of WMT shares) and unusually large call‑option volume signal bullish conviction from some insiders and traders. Shishir Mehrotra’s Recent Buy: Acquires $93K In Walmart Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary about a rotation into value names frames Walmart as a defensive beneficiary (steady cash flow, dividend) if growth stocks face rate‑sensitivity headwinds. Tech Wreck or Valuation Reset? Rotating to Value in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some analysts and retail commentators argue WMT looks rich (high P/E relative to staples history) and have trimmed or sold positions, which could cap upside if macro growth slows. Walmart Is Overvalued – I’ve Just Sold My Shares (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Macro and execution risks remain (Fed/rates uncertainty, competition, margin pressure); commentators outline scenarios that could pull WMT lower if e‑commerce investments don’t accelerate margin gains. What Can Send Walmart Stock Price Down?

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.