WD Rutherford LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

WD Rutherford LLC grew its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 82.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,561 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,396 shares during the period. WD Rutherford LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $1,913,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CWM LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 24.2% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,175,703 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $121,168,000 after acquiring an additional 229,220 shares in the last quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 0.8% during the second quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 5,091,126 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $497,771,000 after purchasing an additional 42,645 shares during the period. Aviva PLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 16.4% during the second quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 3,833,720 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $374,861,000 after purchasing an additional 539,504 shares during the period. Weatherly Asset Management L. P. boosted its holdings in Walmart by 7.0% during the second quarter. Weatherly Asset Management L. P. now owns 56,140 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $5,489,000 after purchasing an additional 3,696 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 76.6% in the 2nd quarter. Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. now owns 42,626 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $4,168,000 after purchasing an additional 18,485 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of WMT stock opened at $113.07 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $117.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $901.19 billion, a PE ratio of 39.53, a PEG ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 0.66. 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 stock’s fifty day moving average is $109.47 and its 200-day moving average is $103.61.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target on Walmart to $125 (from $115) and kept an Outperform rating, citing mixed consumer spending but enough resilience to lift the firm’s outlook. Mizuho Raises Walmart (WMT) Target as Consumer Spending Shows Mixed Signals
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its WMT price target to $130 (from $120) and reiterated an Overweight rating — a second credible shop lifting targets, supporting demand for the shares. Wells Fargo Sees Opportunity at Walmart (WMT) Despite Uneven Sector Backdrop
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart added Shishir Mehrotra (tech/AI executive) to its board, strengthening technology and e-commerce oversight — a governance move that signals focus on AI and digital growth. Walmart names Shishir Mehrotra to Board of Directors
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart launched “Better Care Services,” a digital healthcare provider network and announced price trims on some wellness items — a strategic push into healthcare services that could drive traffic and loyalty over time. Walmart Launches Digital Healthcare Platform, to Cut Prices on Some Health Items
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart rolled out a new teen/young-women fashion line with Millie Bobby Brown, a branding/merchandising play that targets younger shoppers and drives discretionary traffic. Millie Bobby Brown Debuts Exclusive Fashion Line for Teens and Young Women at Walmart
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and research (Zacks) highlights Walmart’s resilient grocery business — fresh-led growth and Rollbacks driving traffic and protecting comps, supporting steady revenue. Walmart’s Grocery Stays Resilient: Is Value the Key Share Lever?
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst view remains constructive overall — a “Moderate Buy” consensus was reported, which suggests general support but not unanimous conviction. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector/peer commentary (e.g., Albertsons coverage) underscores competitive dynamics in grocery/retail; implications for WMT are mixed — competition on price and loyalty may persist but WMT’s scale is a durable advantage. Albertsons: Deep Value on the Surface, Opportunity Beneath?
• Neutral Sentiment: General market mentions (lists of stocks to watch) include WMT but provide limited new company-specific information. 4 stocks to watch on Thursday: GOOG, TD, ARM, WMT
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank downgraded WMT from Buy to Hold and set a $119 target — a notable sell-side downgrade that can weigh on short-term sentiment despite the target still implying modest upside. WMT: Hold at Deutsche Bank

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 2,200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.23, for a total transaction of $244,706.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 617,318 shares in the company, valued at approximately $68,664,281.14. This represents a 0.36% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total transaction of $2,171,291.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,315,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,583,689.39. The trade was a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 125,628 shares of company stock worth $13,690,065. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently commented on WMT shares. Wolfe Research began coverage on Walmart in a research report on Thursday, September 18th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $129.00 target price for the company. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $123.00 price objective (up from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $128.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $127.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $129.00 target price (up previously from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walmart has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.37.

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.