Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by TFB Advisors LLC

TFB Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 82.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,878 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 13,202 shares during the period. TFB Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $309,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,367,770,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of 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. increased its stake in shares of 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 during the period. Amundi raised its holdings in Walmart by 23.5% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, AGF Management Ltd. lifted its stake in Walmart by 1,176.6% in the second quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 3,317,487 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $324,384,000 after acquiring an additional 3,057,612 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In other news, SVP David Chojnowski sold 7,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were 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 approximately $14,535,221.85. This represents a 4.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total value 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 $482,583,689.39. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 133,015 shares of company stock worth $15,082,012 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Trading Up 4.1%

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $124.06 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $988.78 billion, a PE ratio of 43.38, a P/E/G ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a 52-week low of $79.81 and a 52-week high of $124.20. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $114.88 and its 200 day moving average price is $106.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 business 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior 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 EPS for the current year.

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’

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on WMT. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective (up from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 8th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Evercore ISI set a $120.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $135.00 target price (up previously from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.37.

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.