Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Walmart stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
- Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.
Walmart Trading Down 0.4%
WMT traded down $0.47 during trading on Friday, reaching $114.36. 49,916,556 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 18,820,199. The stock has a market capitalization of $911.47 billion, a PE ratio of 39.99, a P/E/G ratio of 5.34 and a beta of 0.64. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $107.36 and its 200 day moving average is $101.97. 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 Inc. has a 12 month low of $79.81 and a 12 month high of $117.45.
Walmart News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Holiday sales appear to be a win for Walmart versus Target, suggesting stronger same‑store trends and execution into peak season — a near‑term sales catalyst and competitive share gain. Walmart’s Holiday Strength Highlights Target’s Strategic Missteps | TGT WMT
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), supporting upside from earnings momentum and the firm’s FY26 guidance. Analyst support can buoy the stock if results stay on track. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst/commentary pieces highlight Walmart as a longer‑term growth story (ecommerce, Marketplace, fintech/PhonePe exposure), reinforcing investor interest beyond cyclical retail swings. Why Walmart (WMT) is a top growth stock for the long term
- Neutral Sentiment: Major shareholder structure overview — articles summarizing top holders (index funds, Walton family) provide context for liquidity and potential block trades but don’t imply immediate operational change. Useful for assessing long‑term ownership stability. Top Walmart Shareholders
- Neutral Sentiment: An investor group has asked Walmart to disclose impacts from U.S. immigration policy changes — this increases ESG/operational transparency pressure but is mainly a disclosure/regulatory risk to monitor. Exclusive: Amazon, Walmart shareholder pushes firms to report impact of Trump’s immigration policies
- Negative Sentiment: Market concern over potential H‑1B visa fee changes and their incremental cost to payrolls/supply chain has prompted investor questions and a clear near‑term headwind to sentiment. This regulatory/expense uncertainty pressured the stock. Walmart stock dips (WMT) as investors seek answers on H-1b visa fees impact
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Daniel Bartlett sold ~1,425 shares (disclosed SEC Form 4). Small relative to his holdings, but combined insider/major‑holder moves can spook traders. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Bartlett Sells 1,425 Shares
- Negative Sentiment: Walton Family Holdings Trust reportedly sold about $30.1M of Walmart stock — a meaningful block by ownership value that can increase supply and weigh on price near term. 6WMT : Insider Decision: Walton Family Holdings Trust Offloads $30.10M…
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on WMT shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $123.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Truist Financial set a $127.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $130.00 target price (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective (up previously from $110.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $120.54.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on WMT
Institutional Trading of Walmart
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Collier Financial purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP purchased a new position in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Walmart during the third quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, PFS Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 267.8% during the 2nd quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 233 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Walmart
In other news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 2,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.23, for a total value of $244,706.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 617,318 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $68,664,281.14. The trade was a 0.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kathryn J. Mclay sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.21, for a total value of $460,840.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 1,031,455 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $118,833,930.55. This represents a 0.39% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 127,828 shares of company stock worth $13,745,625 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
About Representative Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
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.
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