Florida Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 12.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 39,548 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,450 shares during the period. Walmart comprises 1.2% of Florida Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 16th largest position. Florida Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $4,400,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 57.4% in the fourth quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 288 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Walmart Price Performance
WMT stock opened at $115.75 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The company has a market capitalization of $922.64 billion, a PE ratio of 40.61, a P/E/G ratio of 4.32 and a beta of 0.60. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $93.43 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $126.11 and its 200 day moving average price is $120.73.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
WMT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Guggenheim lifted their price target on Walmart from $120.00 to $137.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Bank of America initiated coverage on Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Walmart currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $138.85.
Insider Transactions at Walmart
In related news, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $124.08, for a total value of $1,628,550.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 661,037 shares in the company, valued at approximately $82,021,470.96. The trade was a 1.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total value of $2,303,320.08. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,174,579 shares in the company, valued at $495,230,306.77. This represents a 0.46% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 117,008 shares of company stock worth $14,492,704. 0.09% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Walmart
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Sam’s Club reported strong member engagement, with its Member’s Mark community topping 150,000 participants, highlighting growth in Walmart’s warehouse-club business and its ability to build loyalty around private-label products. Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Community Surges to Over 150000 Participants
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary from market watchers suggested Walmart’s recent pullback could be a buying opportunity, with analysts still pointing to meaningful upside versus current trading levels. Why the Walmart Dip Is the Best Buying Opportunity of 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Walmart was highlighted in a value-comparison piece versus Kroger, reinforcing ongoing investor interest in the stock as a defensive retail name rather than signaling a clear catalyst. KR vs. WMT Which Stock Is the Better Value Option
- Neutral Sentiment: Walmart’s name came up in broader coverage about slower consumer spending and inflation, which may support its value-oriented positioning but also underscores a cautious macro backdrop. Amazon and Walmart Turn to Platform Economics as Consumer Spending Slows
- Negative Sentiment: Reports of executive departures during Walmart’s leadership transition may raise concerns about stability as the company prepares for a CEO change. Walmart Faces Executive Departures Amid Leadership Transition
- Negative Sentiment: Two senior insiders sold shares, including EVP Latriece Watkins and Director C. Douglas McMillon, which can weigh on sentiment even though McMillon’s sale was made under a pre-arranged trading plan. Insider trade: Latriece Watkins Insider trade: C Douglas Mcmillon
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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