Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Price Target Raised to $140.00 at BTIG Research

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) had its price objective upped by BTIG Research from $125.00 to $140.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the retailer’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective points to a potential upside of 10.44% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on WMT. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price objective (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, November 21st. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $132.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $147.00 price objective (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $126.74.

Walmart Trading Down 1.8%

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $126.76 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.01 trillion, a PE ratio of 44.32, a P/E/G ratio of 4.93 and a beta of 0.65. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $117.07 and its 200 day moving average price is $107.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Walmart has a 52-week low of $79.81 and a 52-week high of $131.79.

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

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total value of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 727,155 shares in the company, valued at approximately $87,251,328.45. This represents a 1.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,388 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total value of $166,560.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 645,642 shares in the company, valued at approximately $77,477,040. The trade was a 0.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 229,196 shares of company stock worth $26,957,858 in the last three months. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Collier Financial purchased a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. 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: Mizuho raised its price target and reiterated an outperform rating, signaling further upside expectations from analysts. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Another analyst upgrade helped push WMT to a 52‑week high, supporting momentum and analyst-driven buying. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Fisher Asset Management added roughly 328,229 shares, a vote of confidence from a large institutional investor that can support the share price. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is testing “next‑gen” Supercenters (Jacksonville) that combine faster digital fulfilment and improved store layouts — a tangible execution story for long‑term growth. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on Walmart’s AI and tech strategy positions it to benefit indirectly from big‑tech AI investments, but the payoff is longer term and capital‑intensive. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation commentary notes strong short‑ and medium‑term share gains; elevated multiples (P/E ~44.3, PEG ~4.9) make the stock sensitive to profit‑taking and any disappointment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Estée Lauder sued Walmart alleging counterfeit luxury beauty products sold via third‑party sellers on Walmart’s marketplace — the suit seeks injunctive relief and damages, creating legal, reputational and potential compliance costs. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: December retail sales came in flat (vs. expectations for growth), a data point that weakens near‑term retail demand expectations and can pressure Walmart’s trading multiple. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Kroger’s hiring of Greg Foran (ex‑Walmart U.S.) re‑energizes a key competitor and could intensify grocery share battles, a strategic headwind for Walmart’s U.S. grocery margins. Read More.

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.