Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Trading Down 1.4% – Should You Sell?

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) fell 1.4% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $112.10 and last traded at $112.72. 22,192,382 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 17% from the average session volume of 19,040,119 shares. The stock had previously closed at $114.34.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s grocery business showed resilience in Q3 with low single‑digit comp growth, fresh‑led momentum and Rollbacks driving traffic and share gains — a near‑term revenue and market‑share positive for WMT. Walmart’s Grocery Stays Resilient
• Positive Sentiment: Several analyst writeups highlight Walmart as a growth and dividend compounder (Zacks/MarketBeat), supporting buyside interest and defensive demand in large‑cap retail. Here’s Why Walmart Is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysts are bullish too — Elliott Wave analysis is pointing to a potential final leg toward the $120 area, which can attract momentum traders. Walmart stock eyes $120
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary includes Walmart among durable mega‑caps to own for 2026 (dividend streak, scale), supporting longer‑term investor allocations. Why These 3 Mega-Caps Could Still Surprise Investors in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Debates over relative value (e.g., Marks & Spencer comparison) are prompting some investors to scan cheaper global retail options rather than trade WMT directly — sector comparison, not immediate company news. MAKSY vs. WMT
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector peers (e.g., Albertsons, Kroger) and value‑oriented retail stories are drawing attention; that comparative flow can mute WMT moves even as core fundamentals look stable. Albertsons Companies: A Deep-Value
• Negative Sentiment: Several pieces ask whether Walmart is fairly priced after multi‑year gains — that valuation scrutiny can prompt profit‑taking and cap gains selling, weighing on near‑term price action. Is Walmart Fairly Priced After Strong Gains
• Negative Sentiment: As analysts re‑frame Walmart’s growth drivers post‑Q3, some investors are cautious about how fast new initiatives will scale — transitional uncertainty can cap upside until execution proves out. Why The Narrative Around Walmart Is Shifting

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on WMT. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $123.00 price target (up previously from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Tigress Financial boosted their price target on Walmart from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.55.

Walmart Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $898.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.41, a P/E/G ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 0.66. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $109.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $103.48. 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 (NASDAQ:WMT) last released 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 during 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%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm 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 fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total value of $1,414,612.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. This represents a 1.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Friday, November 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total transaction of $2,127,411.12. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,334,747 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $474,958,228.79. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 125,628 shares of company stock valued at $13,690,065. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Impact Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Walmart by 6.8% in the fourth quarter. Impact Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,623 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,406,000 after purchasing an additional 800 shares during the last quarter. Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in Walmart by 53.8% during the 4th quarter. Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 3,503 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $401,000 after purchasing an additional 1,226 shares during the last quarter. Everpar Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 18.0% in the 4th quarter. Everpar Advisors LLC now owns 26,956 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,003,000 after purchasing an additional 4,108 shares during the period. Brady Family Wealth LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Brady Family Wealth LLC now owns 19,532 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,176,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the period. Finally, Harbor Investment Advisory LLC grew its holdings in Walmart by 13.0% in the 4th quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 58,130 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $6,476,000 after buying an additional 6,694 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walmart Company 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.