Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft Trims Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 14.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 92,599 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 15,422 shares during the period. Walmart makes up 0.6% of Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest holding. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Walmart were worth $9,539,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 212.6% in the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth about $39,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the business’s 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 owned 402,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $49,772,492.88. The trade was a 15.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.75, for a total transaction of $1,374,843.75. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 879,815 shares in the company, valued at $92,160,621.25. This represents a 1.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 229,196 shares of company stock valued at $26,957,858. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Next‑gen stores: Walmart’s Jacksonville Supercenter rollout highlights faster delivery, improved store layouts and deeper digital integration — evidence the company can drive omnichannel sales and margins over time. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Mizuho raised its WMT price target (to $137) and continues to rate the stock outperform — a catalyst that can support sentiment and attract buyers into any weakness. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: AI/tech strategy: Coverage notes Walmart is partnering with big tech (Amazon/Meta/Alphabet-led AI activity) to accelerate digital capabilities without matching their mega capex — potential long‑term benefit but uncertain timing and economics. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Major legal risk — Estée Lauder lawsuit: Estée Lauder sued Walmart alleging counterfeit La Mer, Le Labo, Clinique, Aveda and Tom Ford products were sold via Walmart’s online marketplace and accuses Walmart of facilitating those sales. The suit seeks injunctions and damages; the case raises reputational, liability and potential marketplace‑oversight costs. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Soft retail data: December retail sales were flat (missing expectations), a sign consumer spending momentum cooled — a macro headwind that could pressure Walmart’s comps and margin leverage in the near term. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive risk — Kroger hires ex‑Walmart CEO for U.S. Greg Foran: Kroger’s leadership hire could sharpen competition in grocery and store execution, putting incremental pressure on Walmart’s U.S. share and margins if Kroger executes well. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WMT has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $130.00 price target (up from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $126.00 price objective (up previously from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 target price (up from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $126.26.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT opened at $126.76 on Wednesday. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $131.79. The stock has a market cap of $1.01 trillion, a P/E ratio of 44.32, a PEG ratio of 4.93 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The company has a 50-day moving average of $117.07 and a two-hundred day moving average of $107.67.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released 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. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.58 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.