Arkadios Wealth Advisors Purchases 24,871 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Arkadios Wealth Advisors lifted its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 12.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 224,410 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 24,871 shares during the period. Walmart accounts for about 0.6% of Arkadios Wealth Advisors’ holdings, making the stock its 27th biggest position. Arkadios Wealth Advisors’ holdings in Walmart were worth $23,128,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Access Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. PFS Partners LLC grew its stake in Walmart by 267.8% in the 2nd quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the period. Ridgewood Investments LLC grew its stake in Walmart by 55.3% in the 2nd quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC now owns 323 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Roble Belko & Company Inc increased its position in shares of Walmart by 212.6% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth $39,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In related news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total value of $2,171,291.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,315,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,583,689.39. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $1,127,862.96. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 536,312 shares in the company, valued at $64,459,339.28. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 135,215 shares of company stock valued at $15,071,810 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $119.70 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $111.83 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $104.74. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $121.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $954.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.85, a PEG ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The firm 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 company’s revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital retained an Outperform rating and raised its price target to $126, reinforcing analyst confidence that Walmart’s growth initiatives and margin mix justify further upside. RBC Capital Retains an Outperform Rating on Walmart Inc. (WMT)
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis notes accelerating revenue growth, with particularly strong momentum in e-commerce and advertising — two higher-margin businesses that can lift overall profitability and investor sentiment. Walmart Stock Has Been a Big Winner Recently. But Is It Overvalued Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is improving its home‑goods assortment (including higher‑end items) to attract wealthier customers and better compete with Amazon for non‑grocery spending — a strategic move that could expand basket sizes and margins over time. Can a $1,699 Espresso Machine Help Walmart Challenge Amazon?
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary suggests Walmart could boost its dividend in the medium term thanks to growth opportunities in large international markets like China and India, which supports the income investor thesis. Walmart stock dividend may surge thanks to China, India
• Neutral Sentiment: A sector/ETF piece flags macro and policy shifts that could reshuffle retail and healthcare winners — useful context but not an immediate, company‑specific catalyst for Walmart. Winners & Losers: The ETF Playbook to Glide Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Several filings show large EVP insider sales over the past days (multiple transactions totaling several million dollars), which can create short‑term selling pressure or raise governance questions for some investors. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $166,560.00 in Stock Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $1,574,868.75 in Stock Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $1,127,862.96 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Wall Street Zen downgraded Walmart to “Hold,” which may temper some momentum from bullish analyst notes and can pressure sentiment among短‑term traders. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Hold”

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $121.00 price target on shares of Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $125.00 price target (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $130.00 price target (up previously from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, December 19th. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.03.

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.