Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Christopher James Nicholas Sells 2,900 Shares

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.92, for a total transaction of $359,368.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 577,853 shares in the company, valued at $71,607,543.76. This represents a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Christopher James Nicholas also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, April 16th, Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of Walmart stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.72, for a total transaction of $361,688.00.

Walmart Trading Down 0.9%

WMT stock traded down $1.07 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $120.27. The stock had a trading volume of 30,274,533 shares, compared to its average volume of 26,250,426. The firm has a market cap of $958.67 billion, a PE ratio of 43.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.84 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.24. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $93.43 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $126.83 and its 200 day moving average price is $120.03.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The company had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.61 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WMT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Walmart from $125.00 to $137.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $140.00 target price (up from $130.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $138.71.

Key Stories Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart beat first-quarter revenue estimates and matched earnings expectations, showing continued sales momentum across grocery, general merchandise and e-commerce. Walmart Sales Rise as Its E-Commerce Business Grows
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said Walmart is positioned to gain market share in a price-sensitive environment, reiterated a Buy rating, and pointed to a possible renewed beat-and-raise cycle. Walmart seen extending share gains as price gaps widen, Bank of America says
• Positive Sentiment: Several brokerages remain constructive, with BTIG reaffirming Buy and BNP Paribas Exane still rating the stock Outperform, despite modest target cuts. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Walmart After Q1 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart continues to benefit from strong e-commerce, advertising, and membership growth, which support the long-term investment case even as the market reassesses near-term guidance. Walmart reports revenue growth of 7.3%, up 5.9% in constant currency (cc)
• Neutral Sentiment: Management also highlighted fuel-driven cost pressure and a more cautious consumer, suggesting the quarter was strong operationally but the backdrop is becoming tougher. WMT Q1 Earnings Call Shows Growth Amid Fuel Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Walmart’s forward guidance disappointed investors, with second-quarter and full-year EPS and revenue targets coming in below consensus. Walmart Inc. (WMT) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary say the stock may need a reset after a strong run, with technical weakness and valuation concerns adding to the selloff. Why Walmart’s Rally May Need a Reset
• Negative Sentiment: News of senior executive departures under Walmart’s new CEO also adds some uncertainty around leadership continuity. Senior Walmart Executives Depart in Reshuffling Under New CEO

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Fox Run Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,709,000. Van ECK Associates Corp increased its position in Walmart by 2.9% in the third quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 1,010,886 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $104,182,000 after buying an additional 28,026 shares during the period. Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners lifted its stake in Walmart by 466.6% in the third quarter. Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners now owns 13,343 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,375,000 after buying an additional 10,988 shares during the last quarter. Florida Trust Wealth Management Co boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. Florida Trust Wealth Management Co now owns 196,648 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $21,909,000 after acquiring an additional 12,794 shares during the period. Finally, Pensionfund Sabic bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the fourth quarter worth about $4,378,000. 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.