Strengthening Families & Communities LLC Has $3.68 Million Stake in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Strengthening Families & Communities LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 872.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 36,072 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 32,362 shares during the period. Walmart makes up 0.8% of Strengthening Families & Communities LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest position. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $3,681,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the second quarter worth $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 212.6% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the second quarter worth approximately $46,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $124.06 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $114.88 and its 200 day moving average is $106.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $79.81 and a fifty-two week high of $124.20. The company has a market capitalization of $988.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In related news, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total transaction of $2,171,291.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 4,315,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,583,689.39. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 133,015 shares of company stock valued at $15,082,012. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart+ membership continued double‑digit growth and reached 28.4 million members in January, with ~12% YoY growth on a three‑month rolling basis — a sign of improving recurring revenue and customer engagement. Walmart+ Paid Membership Program Continued Double-Digit Growth in January
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively rate WMT as an average “Moderate Buy,” which can support further buying interest from funds and retail investors. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators single out Walmart as a steady performer — one analyst called WMT a “quiet sleeper” that continues to move higher, which can attract momentum and dividend‑seeking investors. The Big 3: GE, WMT, COF
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership update: John Furner was promoted to Walmart’s global CEO after running U.S. operations; his internal progression suggests continuity rather than radical strategic shifts. Investors often view internal promotions as lower risk. Who is John Furner, Walmart’s new CEO?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage contrasts Walmart’s continuation approach with Target’s need for reinvention — placing Walmart in a steadier operational position, though not necessarily implying rapid upside. For the New Walmart and Target CEOs, It’s ‘Continuation’ vs. ‘Reinvention’

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the subject of a number of research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 target price for the company. in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $126.00 price target (up from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $127.00 price target on Walmart in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Walmart has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.37.

Walmart Company 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.