Walmart’s (WMT) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at DA Davidson

DA Davidson reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) in a report published on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. DA Davidson currently has a $135.00 target price on the retailer’s stock.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on WMT. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 target price (up from $126.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $132.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $135.00 target price (up previously from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 18th. 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, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $128.59.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT stock opened at $126.62 on Wednesday. Walmart has a 1 year low of $79.81 and a 1 year high of $134.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. The firm has a market cap of $1.01 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.27, a PEG ratio of 4.93 and a beta of 0.65. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $119.05 and its two-hundred day moving average is $108.98.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion for 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 firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.58 EPS. Analysts predict that Walmart will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Walmart news, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total value of $9,430,445.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 402,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $49,772,492.88. This trade represents a 15.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,388 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total transaction of $166,560.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 645,642 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $77,477,040. The trade was a 0.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 210,441 shares of company stock valued at $25,009,289 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Walmart

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Collier Financial purchased a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators expect a strong print and potential upside — several previews (including Yahoo and a Yahoo video) note Walmart could “surprise” on Q4 results as the first report under CEO John Furner since the company crossed a $1T valuation. Walmart earnings: CEO John Furner set for first earnings report with company market cap over $1 trillion
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reiterated a Buy with a $135 price target, signaling institutional confidence and modest upside from current levels. DA Davidson Reiterates Buy Rating on Walmart (WMT) Ahead of Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Public endorsements and bullish media attention (Jim Cramer, Oppenheimer coverage) have supported momentum — analysts cite strong holiday sales, e-commerce gains and ad-business growth. Walmart (WMT) Is King, Says Jim Cramer
• Neutral Sentiment: The $1 trillion valuation and new-highs headline is already priced into the stock for many investors; coverage notes Walmart’s tech/digital transformation is a driver but may be more about narrative than near-term fundamentals. Walmart Hits US$1 Trillion As Tech Shift Tests Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and “AI insurance” concerns: outlets (WSJ, Seeking Alpha) warn WMT’s premium multiple reflects investors buying growth/tech optionality, which raises downside risk if guidance disappoints. Walmart Shares Are Expensive AI Insurance
• Negative Sentiment: Expectations for cautious FY26 guidance — Reuters and other previews say Furner is likely to take a measured tone given a fragile consumer backdrop, which can weigh on the stock if management signals slower comps or tighter margins. Walmart to tread with caution into 2026 as Furner-era begins

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.