Daniel Danker Sells 50,644 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.35, for a total value of $5,335,345.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 201,672 shares in the company, valued at $21,246,145.20. This trade represents a 20.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Walmart Price Performance

NASDAQ WMT traded down $1.71 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $102.63. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 29,329,476 shares, compared to its average volume of 25,732,959. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $95.70 and a 1 year high of $135.15. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The company has a market capitalization of $816.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.05, a PEG ratio of 4.00 and a beta of 0.61. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $112.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $120.78.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The company’s revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.68 EPS. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart reported quarterly revenue of approximately $187.9 billion, with global e-commerce sales up 23% and advertising revenue surging 38%. These results support the company’s strategy of expanding higher-growth digital and alternative profit streams. Walmart Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus price target of $138.50, substantially above recent trading levels, suggesting some expect the sell-off to be excessive and Walmart’s long-term growth investments to remain valuable. Walmart Receives $138.50 Consensus Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Large-volume call-option activity indicates that some traders are positioning for a rebound, although options activity is speculative and does not guarantee buying by long-term investors. Traders Purchase Large Volume of Walmart Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart and Sam’s Club raised more than $39 million for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. The campaign strengthens community goodwill but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings or valuation. Walmart and Sam’s Club Children’s Miracle Network Fundraising
• Negative Sentiment: Despite an earnings beat and raised outlook, Walmart’s shares have fallen sharply in recent weeks. Commentary suggests investors are reassessing what the stock’s premium valuation already prices in, limiting upside after strong execution. Walmart’s Big Sell-Off Could Be a Buying Opportunity
• Negative Sentiment: Walmart’s long-term return and growth prospects in e-commerce, automation and AI are constructive, but valuation screens indicate the stock may be fully priced. Concerns about slower store sales increase the risk of further multiple compression. Walmart Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Negative Sentiment: Amazon has doubled its share of U.S. clothing spending since 2019, reaching an estimated 17% in 2025, while Walmart’s share has edged lower. The shift highlights competitive pressure in a key general-merchandise category. Amazon Clothing Share Doubles as Walmart Loses Ground

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on WMT shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $113.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $130.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Tigress Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price target (up from $150.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Walmart has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.88.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,451,000. Advisortrust Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Walmart by 20.2% in the 1st quarter. Advisortrust Partners LLC now owns 67,142 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,344,000 after purchasing an additional 11,283 shares in the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 253.3% during the 1st quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 384,034 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $47,728,000 after purchasing an additional 275,337 shares during the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 2.9% during the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 2,416,580 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $300,333,000 after buying an additional 68,632 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 42.1% during the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 275,341 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $30,676,000 after buying an additional 81,635 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.