Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Director C Douglas Mcmillon Sells 19,416 Shares

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.16, for a total value of $2,391,274.56. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 4,213,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $518,923,082.96. This represents a 0.46% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

C Douglas Mcmillon also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, February 26th, C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $126.71, for a total transaction of $2,460,201.36.
• On Thursday, January 22nd, C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.17, for a total transaction of $2,313,804.72.

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $122.89 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $124.35 and a 200-day moving average of $113.51. The firm has a market cap of $979.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.55 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $79.81 and a twelve month high of $134.69.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a net margin of 3.07% and a return on equity of 21.44%. The business had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.66 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. Analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a $0.2475 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.13%.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlight Walmart’s accelerating digital initiatives (AI tools, ads, memberships) and a disciplined buyback program that can lift margins and justify a higher multiple — a primary driver of investor optimism. Assessing Walmart (WMT) Valuation As Digital Growth AI Tools And Buybacks Reshape The Business
• Positive Sentiment: Comparisons to peers (Costco) emphasize Walmart’s omnichannel scale, growing ad business and membership-like initiatives as margin levers — reinforcing the narrative that Walmart can sustain steady, profitable growth vs. competitors. Walmart or Costco: Who’s Winning the Modern Retail Game Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader retail comparisons (Amazon, Target) and sector commentary keep Walmart in investors’ crosshairs as a defensive, cash-generative retail leader; these pieces frame relative valuation and strategic positioning but don’t contain immediate catalysts. Amazon vs Walmart: Which is a Better Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage noting executive comments about AI and leadership transitions (including past remarks by former CEO Doug McMillon) underscores management focus on AI but is more background than an immediate stock mover. Major outgoing CEOs are citing AI as a factor in their decisions to step down
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory headwinds: Washington state fined Walmart >$380k for selling motor vehicle A/C cans with banned hydrofluorocarbons. The penalty is modest financially but raises scrutiny of compliance and ESG risks, which can affect reputation and investor sentiment. Walmart Fine Raises Questions On Climate Compliance And Investment Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Governance/legal risk: A shareholder law firm is investigating Walmart’s board over alleged oversight failures tied to Spark driver pay practices, which could lead to litigation, reputational harm or regulatory scrutiny if claims advance. Berger Montague PC Investigates Walmart Inc.’s Board of Directors for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (NASDAQ: WMT)

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $147.00 target price (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Erste Group Bank reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, March 5th. KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $145.00 price target (up from $128.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $134.00 price objective (up from $129.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.76.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Walmart in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Collier Financial bought a new position in Walmart during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.