Daniel Bartlett Sells 1,388 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 1,388 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $77,477,040. The trade was a 0.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Walmart Price Performance

Walmart stock opened at $119.70 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $111.49 and its 200 day moving average is $104.54. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $79.81 and a one year high of $121.24. The firm has a market cap of $954.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.85, a P/E/G ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 0.66. 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 (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The company’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Howard Capital Management Group LLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 10.4% in the fourth quarter. Howard Capital Management Group LLC now owns 13,455 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,499,000 after purchasing an additional 1,267 shares during the last quarter. Aspire Capital Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Walmart by 43.5% in the fourth quarter. Aspire Capital Advisors LLC now owns 3,986 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $444,000 after purchasing an additional 1,209 shares during the period. Marino Stram & Associates LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 14.3% during the 4th quarter. Marino Stram & Associates LLC now owns 17,572 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,958,000 after buying an additional 2,198 shares in the last quarter. Pacific Sage Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 2.0% during the 4th quarter. Pacific Sage Partners LLC now owns 11,727 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,307,000 after buying an additional 230 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tower Wealth Partners Inc. bought a new position in Walmart in the 4th quarter worth approximately $330,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WMT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $127.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.03.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Executive succession clarified: John Furner will become CEO next month and promoted longtime insider David Guggina to CEO of Walmart U.S., a move investors interpret as continuity-focused and supportive for execution on omnichannel and AI strategies. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: AI/digital momentum: Coverage highlights Walmart’s AI initiatives and partnerships (Google/Alphabet, OpenAI/ChatGPT) as starting to produce sales/efficiency upside — a strategic story driving valuation premium and analyst optimism. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Fintech and ancillary growth: Walmart‑backed OnePay reached a $4B valuation milestone, signaling potential non‑retail upside from financial-services partnerships. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Multiple firms recently reiterated/raised Buy/Outperform views and targets, reinforcing short‑term institutional demand. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitive positioning: Analysts note Walmart is narrowing Amazon’s online lead — a positive strategic trend but one that still leaves intense competition and execution requirements. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Several senior execs disclosed share sales (combined millions), which can be interpreted as routine diversification but may pressure sentiment short term. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: International leadership turnover: Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay will depart (staying through transition), raising near‑term succession and execution questions for overseas growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/tax uncertainty: India’s top court is set to rule on tax treatment of the 2018 Flipkart stake sale (Tiger Global → Walmart), a potential precedent with financial or reputational implications. 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.