Walmart Inc. $WMT is Chilton Capital Management LLC’s 9th Largest Position

Chilton Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 13.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 632,490 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 73,218 shares during the period. Walmart comprises about 2.2% of Chilton Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Chilton Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $65,184,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in WMT. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc grew its stake in Walmart by 212.6% in the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter valued at about $39,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Finally, Quaker Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Walmart by 200.0% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 486 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 972 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 238,583 shares in the company, valued at $28,675,290.77. The trade was a 1.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total transaction of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 727,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $87,251,328.45. This represents a 1.77% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 135,215 shares of company stock worth $15,304,608 over the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Walmart Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $117.64 on Tuesday. 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’s 50-day moving average price is $113.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $105.47. The company has a market cap of $937.61 billion, a PE ratio of 41.13, a P/E/G ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $79.81 and a fifty-two week high of $121.62.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced 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. The company had revenue of $179.50 billion for 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%. Walmart’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on WMT shares. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $130.00 target price (up previously from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Tigress Financial lifted their price target on shares of Walmart from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $123.00 price objective (up previously from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two research 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 presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.20.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues Walmart is rallying because core fundamentals (advertising growth, automation, e‑commerce gains), dividend durability and institutional buying are outweighing recent insider sales — a bullish narrative supporting higher valuation. Why Walmart Continues to Rally While Executives Sell the Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded WMT to a Rank #2 (Buy), signaling improving earnings expectations and giving the stock near-term analyst-driven support. Walmart (WMT) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and educational pieces (Zacks, MSN) reiterate Walmart’s long‑term value case — trade‑down resilience, consistent dividend increases and a pivot toward higher‑margin ad/tech revenue that can justify a premium multiple. Why Walmart (WMT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga flags elevated options activity — this can indicate directional bets or hedging by traders but is ambiguous until large, persistent positioning is confirmed. Decoding Walmart’s Options Activity: What’s the Big Picture?
• Neutral Sentiment: Personal finance pieces (Yahoo/MSN/Fool) highlighting long‑term returns and Walmart vs. Target comparisons keep retail investors focused on WMT as a defensive, stable holding; these stories support steady demand but are unlikely to cause big near‑term moves. If You Invested $1000 in Walmart a Decade Ago, This is How Much It’d Be Worth Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles that summarize broker commentary remind investors that sell‑side ratings and writeups can nudge flows, but the market reaction depends on conviction and breadth of analyst changes. Brokers Suggest Investing in Walmart (WMT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is the main bearish headline: CEO Doug McMillon sold ~19,416 shares (~$2.3M) and other execs have sold recently — this can spook retail investors even if it’s explained by leadership transition or diversification. Insider Selling: Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) CEO Sells $2,313,804.72 in Stock C Douglas Mcmillon Sells 19,416 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Walmart 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.