Accredited Investors Inc. Has $1.39 Million Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Accredited Investors Inc. trimmed its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 44.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,466 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 10,984 shares during the quarter. Accredited Investors Inc.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $1,388,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth about $5,367,770,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Walmart by 9,648.7% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 11,486,374 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,123,138,000 after buying an additional 11,368,549 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Walmart by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 431,817,510 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $42,223,116,000 after buying an additional 5,856,468 shares in the last quarter. Amundi increased its stake in Walmart by 23.5% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 19,493,644 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,902,775,000 after acquiring an additional 3,710,506 shares during the period. Finally, AGF Management Ltd. raised its holdings in Walmart by 1,176.6% in the 2nd quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 3,317,487 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $324,384,000 after acquiring an additional 3,057,612 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ WMT opened at $119.36 on Thursday. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $121.62. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $112.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is $104.98. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The company has a market cap of $951.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.06 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.58 earnings per share. The company’s 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 expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other news, SVP David Chojnowski sold 7,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.65, for a total transaction of $746,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 136,289 shares in the company, valued at $14,535,221.85. The trade was a 4.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total value of $524,629.35. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 238,583 shares in the company, valued at $28,675,290.77. This trade represents a 1.80% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 115,799 shares of company stock worth $12,990,803 over the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently weighed in on WMT shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Mizuho set a $125.00 target price on Walmart and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.03.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s Marketplace launched a curated Premium Musical Instrument Shop to attract higher-margin brands and broaden its online assortment — a move aimed at improving marketplace mix and digital revenue growth. Walmart Marketplace Expands into Premium Musical Instruments
• Positive Sentiment: Company updates (new leadership and AI initiatives) and a push into premium categories were highlighted, signaling continued investment in digital capabilities and curated offerings that can accelerate online growth. Walmart Expands Marketplace With Premium Music Gear, New Leadership, AI Push
• Positive Sentiment: PhonePe — the Walmart-backed Indian payments firm — reportedly received SEBI approval for its IPO filing, which could unlock significant value for Walmart’s investment and be a longer-term catalyst. Walmart-backed PhonePe gets SEBI approval for India IPO, sources say
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports Walmart’s digital sales rose strongly (around 20–27% cited), driven by faster delivery, marketplace growth and membership adoption — supporting revenue growth expectations. WMT Sees Broad-Based Digital Gains
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target for WMT to $127 (from $119) while keeping a Hold rating, signaling some analyst confidence in the company’s multi-channel performance. Walmart Gets Price Target Hike
• Neutral Sentiment: Viking Revolution expanded into 900 Walmart stores — a distribution win that supports assortment breadth but is a modest near-term revenue contributor. Viking Revolution Launches in 900 Walmart Locations
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets ran broader retail/earnings-tool pieces and earnings previews that mention Walmart in the context of industry-wide screening tools or previews — useful context but not immediate company-specific catalysts. Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
• Negative Sentiment: Forbes published a multi-factor sell case, projecting a $83 target and arguing it may be time to divest — a bearish take that increases perceived downside risk, especially given WMT’s elevated valuation (P/E ~41.7). Buy Or Sell Walmart Stock?

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.