Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $131.74 According to Brokerages

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) has been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the thirty-nine brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-three have issued a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $132.41.

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on WMT shares. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $130.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Roth Capital restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $132.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, September 10th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st.

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ WMT traded up $0.94 on Friday, hitting $118.81. 20,604,799 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 22,941,198. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $108.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $116.23. Walmart has a 52-week low of $98.88 and a 52-week high of $135.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The company has a market capitalization of $942.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.89, a P/E/G ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.58.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.68 earnings per share. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Walmart will post 2.87 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In related news, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,990 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.41, for a total transaction of $416,595.90. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 618,359 shares in the company, valued at approximately $64,562,863.19. The trade was a 0.64% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $115.00, for a total transaction of $575,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 110,432 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,699,680. This represents a 4.33% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 102,244 shares of company stock valued at $11,112,044. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. MFA Wealth Services increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.7% in the 1st quarter. MFA Wealth Services now owns 10,909 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,356,000 after buying an additional 80 shares during the period. Realta Investment Advisors raised its position in shares of Walmart by 2.0% during the first quarter. Realta Investment Advisors now owns 4,089 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $508,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of Walmart by 4.1% during the first quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC now owns 2,081 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $259,000 after acquiring an additional 82 shares during the last quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.3% during the first quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC now owns 25,443 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,162,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares during the period. Finally, Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.9% during the first quarter. Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC now owns 9,577 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,190,000 after acquiring an additional 87 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank upgraded Walmart to Buy and raised its price target to $136 from $113. The bank cited a favorable 2027 outlook, inflation-driven customer traffic and growth opportunities in advertising, marketplace services and Walmart+ membership income. Walmart is a buy as inflation attracts more customers, says Deutsche Bank
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are increasingly valuing Walmart’s higher-margin revenue streams. The retailer’s global e-commerce sales rose 23% in the latest quarter, while marketplace, advertising and membership growth could improve profitability beyond its traditional low-price retail model. Walmart also raised fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.80-$2.87. Walmart Stock Gets an Upgrade as Analyst Sees More Room to Run
• Positive Sentiment: Expanded employee benefits may support Walmart’s long-term investment story. The company added more than 250 free prescription drugs and up to 12 weeks of paid NICU leave. While benefits could raise costs, Deutsche Bank viewed the move alongside fee-based growth as evidence Walmart is investing in employee retention and more profitable operations. How Benefit Expansion At Walmart Has Changed Its Investment Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent operating results remain solid. Walmart’s latest quarterly revenue increased 5.9% year over year to $187.94 billion, and EPS exceeded analyst expectations. Faster pickup, delivery and digital initiatives could further support holiday sales and Walmart+ engagement, though the stock’s elevated valuation limits room for disappointment. Can Walmart’s Faster Shopping Options Boost Holiday Sales Growth?
• Negative Sentiment: Rising costs remain a risk. Walmart and Target are facing pressure from higher operating and merchandise costs, which could squeeze margins if the retailers cannot pass expenses on to consumers. Walmart, Target Face a New Price Problem as Costs Surge
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives reported stock sales, including CEO John Furner. The transactions were conducted under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans and executives retained substantial holdings, reducing their significance, but insider selling can still temper sentiment at recent highs.

Walmart Company Profile

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ: WMT) is a multinational retailer that operates supercenters, discount stores, neighborhood markets, warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms. Its merchandise includes groceries, apparel, electronics, home goods, health and wellness products, household essentials and general merchandise. Walmart also provides services such as grocery pickup and delivery, pharmacy services, financial products and digital advertising.

The company serves customers through its Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club segments.