Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Given Outperform Rating at Telsey Advisory Group

Telsey Advisory Group reiterated their outperform rating on shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) in a report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a $135.00 price target on the retailer’s stock.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on WMT. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 target price (up previously from $126.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $135.00 price objective (up previously from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.19.

Walmart Trading Up 3.8%

WMT stock opened at $133.66 on Thursday. 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 has a market cap of $1.07 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.73, a PEG ratio of 4.92 and a beta of 0.65. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $117.73 and a 200-day simple moving average of $108.00. Walmart has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.49.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last 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 expect that Walmart will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $122.27, for a total transaction of $2,445,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 506,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $61,962,034.28. This represents a 3.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total transaction of $9,430,445.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 402,072 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,772,492.88. The trade was a 15.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 229,196 shares of company stock valued at $26,957,858. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Walmart

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 28.8% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after acquiring an additional 21,939 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in Walmart by 5.8% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $800,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management boosted its stake in Walmart by 3.5% during the 1st quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $4,416,000 after purchasing an additional 1,715 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in Walmart by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,272,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in Walmart by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 755,828 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $73,905,000 after purchasing an additional 30,320 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raising price targets and ratings — Oppenheimer bumped its WMT target to $140 and kept an Outperform rating, and BTIG also raised its target to $140, supporting upside expectations. Walmart Inc. (WMT) Price Target Increased at Oppenheimer as Firm Eyes Solid Q4
• Positive Sentiment: Additional analyst momentum — Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an Outperform with a $135 target and other firms (Mizuho, BTIG) have issued bullish commentary, lending broad sell‑side support. Analyst coverage (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying — Fisher Asset Management boosted its Walmart stake, signaling confidence from a major asset manager and providing structural demand for the shares. Fisher Asset Management Boosts Walmart Stake
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for earnings growth — previews from Zacks and coverage around likely beats/guidance have reinforced a buy thesis ahead of the Feb. 19 report. Walmart (WMT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings event scheduled — Walmart will host its Q4 earnings call on Feb. 19; execution/guidance from that call is the near-term catalyst investors are watching. Walmart To Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend/long-term stories and sector context — pieces highlighting dividend aristocrats and retail winners (including WMT) contribute to steady investor interest but are lower-impact near-term. 3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks To Buy for Reliable Income In 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitive landscape note — Kroger’s management shakeup got attention this week; a revitalized competitor is a strategic watch but not an immediate earnings shock to Walmart. Kroger’s New CEO: A Turnaround Play in Aisle 4?
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/marketplace risk — Estée Lauder sued Walmart alleging counterfeit products sold via Walmart’s marketplace; this raises reputational and potential remediation costs and keeps marketplace controls under investor scrutiny. Estée Lauder sues Walmart for selling counterfeits

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.