Strategic Blueprint LLC lowered its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 10.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 99,853 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 11,164 shares during the period. Strategic Blueprint LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $10,291,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Walmart by 1.0% during the third quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 9,926 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,023,000 after buying an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC now owns 8,707 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $851,000 after acquiring an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $470,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Walmart by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust now owns 7,706 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $794,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Walmart by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,594 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $370,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity
In other news, EVP Kathryn J. Mclay sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.63, for a total transaction of $406,520.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 1,040,455 shares in the company, valued at approximately $105,741,441.65. This represents a 0.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total transaction of $2,127,411.12. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 4,334,747 shares in the company, valued at approximately $474,958,228.79. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 125,628 shares of company stock worth $13,690,065. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
More Walmart News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target on WMT to $130 (from $120) and kept an Overweight rating, citing opportunity despite a mixed sector outlook — a direct bullish catalyst for investor sentiment. Wells Fargo Sees Opportunity at Walmart (WMT) Despite Uneven Sector Backdrop
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst write-ups highlight Walmart’s resilient grocery performance (low single-digit comps, fresh-led growth and Rollbacks driving traffic and share gains), supporting near-term sales stability and market-share upside. Walmart’s Grocery Stays Resilient: Is Value the Key Share Lever?
- Positive Sentiment: Several outlets argue the company’s narrative is shifting after Q3 and point to new growth drivers (omnichannel, retail media, and margin levers), reinforcing buy-and-hold cases and supporting longer-term upside. Why The Narrative Around Walmart (WMT) Is Shifting After Q3 And New Growth Drivers
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst/market-note pieces (Zacks, MarketBeat) emphasize Walmart’s durable characteristics — steady growth, a long dividend streak and Wall Street optimism — which can support multiple expansion over time. Here’s Why Walmart (WMT) is a Strong Growth Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical and valuation debates are mixed: some technical analysts see a bullish Elliott Wave toward ~$120, while valuation pieces ask whether recent multi-year gains leave WMT fairly priced — creating a tug-of-war between momentum traders and value-focused investors. Walmart stock eyes $120 as Elliott Wave signals final bullish leg Is Walmart (WMT) Fairly Priced After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparative and sector pieces (e.g., MAKSY vs WMT, and broader mega-cap roundups) provide context but are less likely to move WMT stock immediately; they mostly influence relative valuation discussions. MAKSY vs. WMT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Walmart Stock Down 1.4%
Shares of Walmart stock opened at $112.72 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $898.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.41, a PEG ratio of 5.28 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $79.81 and a twelve month high of $117.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $109.25 and its 200-day simple moving average is $103.54.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The business had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.58 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.
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.
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