Daniel Bartlett Sells 1,255 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 1,255 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.21, for a total value of $167,178.55. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 586,329 shares in the company, valued at $78,104,886.09. The trade was a 0.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WMT traded down $1.75 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $124.87. 42,943,075 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 39,484,145. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $119.05 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $108.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $995.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.93 and a beta of 0.65. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.69.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The business had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.37 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.66 earnings per share. The company’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 predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be given a $0.2475 dividend. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.87%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the subject of several recent research reports. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective (up previously from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 8th. CICC Research assumed coverage on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, December 26th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price target on the stock. Tigress Financial raised their price objective on shares of Walmart from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 target price (up previously from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 price target (up from $126.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.59.

Institutional Trading of Walmart

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in 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 purchasing an additional 21,939 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Walmart by 5.8% during 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 raised its holdings in shares of 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 buying an additional 1,715 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,272,000 after buying an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC lifted 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 buying an additional 30,320 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Walmart reported $0.74 EPS (beat) and $190.7B revenue (beat); e‑commerce grew ~24% and advertising revenue jumped ~37%, with gross‑margin expansion and stronger operating income. Walmart reports revenue growth of 5.6%
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend hike and capital returns — Board raised annual dividend to $0.99 (5% increase) and set quarterly $0.2475 payments; management also authorized fresh buyback capacity (MarketBeat cites a new $30B allotment), supporting shareholder returns. Walmart Raises Annual Dividend to $0.99 per Share
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and institutional tailwinds — Some firms upgraded/reiterated buys (Argus, DA Davidson) and institutional buying/insider stake increases were reported, giving technical and fundamental buyer support. Waiting for Walmart to Pull Back? Now’s the Time to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: New CEO transition — John Furner’s first earnings cycle produced steady operational results with a cautious tone; investors will be watching execution under his leadership. Walmart to tread with caution into 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials/transcript available — Useful if you want details on comps, margin drivers, and segment commentary. Walmart Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Conservative FY2027 guidance — Company set FY27 EPS of $2.75–2.85 and Q1 EPS of $0.61, below consensus (~$2.94), which knocked investor sentiment and was the main driver of the share pullback. Walmart shares fall 3% as cautious outlook overshadows solid quarterly results
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive and headline pressure — CNBC and others noted Amazon has surpassed Walmart in annual revenue, a symbolic blow that adds narrative risk as investors weigh retail competition and strategic investments. Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time

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.