Walmart’s (WMT) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at BTIG Research

BTIG Research reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a $125.00 price target on the retailer’s stock.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Evercore ISI set a $120.00 target price on Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Truist Financial set a $127.00 price target on Walmart in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $122.70.

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ WMT opened at $120.04 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. Walmart has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $121.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $956.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.97, a P/E/G ratio of 5.13 and a beta of 0.66. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $110.79 and its 200-day simple moving average is $104.24.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 quarter last year, the firm posted $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Walmart will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.91, for a total transaction of $1,508,193.75. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 733,841 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $84,325,669.31. This trade represents a 1.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,425 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total value of $166,725.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 641,363 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $75,039,471. This trade represents a 0.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 110,953 shares of company stock worth $12,108,889. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 28.8% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after purchasing an additional 21,939 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in Walmart by 5.8% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $800,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the period. Peterson Wealth Management boosted its position in Walmart by 3.5% during the 1st quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $4,416,000 after purchasing an additional 1,715 shares during the period. Berkshire Bank grew its stake in Walmart by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Berkshire Bank now owns 73,992 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $7,235,000 after buying an additional 1,061 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wolff Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the second quarter worth $217,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major shop-floor analyst support: Telsey Advisory reaffirmed an “outperform” rating with a $135 price target, signaling street confidence in Walmart’s growth trajectory. Telsey Advisory Upholds Outperform on WMT
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” rating and $125 price target, reinforcing near-term upside expectations tied to sales momentum. BTIG Reaffirms Buy on WMT
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman highlights early payoff from Walmart’s AI partnerships (Google Gemini, ChatGPT) and flags potential sales upside — a catalyst for revenue and margin improvement if AI initiatives scale. Goldman: Walmart AI Push Paying Off
• Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum: reports show Walmart closing the online gap with Amazon and hitting a 52-week high, supporting the view that execution and e-commerce gains are driving investor interest. Walmart Closing Amazon Online Sales Gap
• Positive Sentiment: Insider/management signal: Shishir Mehrotra disclosed a stock purchase (~$93K), which can be seen as modest insider confidence. Insider Buy by Shishir Mehrotra
• Neutral Sentiment: Index inclusion and momentum signals: coverage notes Walmart’s upcoming Nasdaq‑100 presence and Zacks style/momentum scores, which can boost passive flows but don’t guarantee sustained outperformance. Walmart Gaining Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Debut
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reallocation theme: commentary on a rotation to value highlights Walmart as a defensive, dividend-bearing consumer staple — supportive in a higher-rate or volatile market but less exciting for growth-focused investors. Tech Wreck or Valuation Reset? Rotating to Value
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sell-side skepticism: a Seeking Alpha author argues Walmart is overvalued and has sold shares, underscoring concerns that current multiples reflect elevated expectations. Walmart Is Overvalued — Seeking Alpha
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/operational risk reminders: Forbes and other pieces highlight what could push the stock down (rate risk, margins, competitive pressure), keeping a lid on valuation expansion if rates stay higher. 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.