Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Danker Sells 4,365 Shares of Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 238,583 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,675,290.77. The trade was a 1.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT opened at $119.20 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $121.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $111.15 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $104.34. The firm has a market capitalization of $950.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.68, a P/E/G ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.Walmart’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on WMT. CICC Research assumed coverage on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, December 26th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price target on the stock. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 target price (up from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. UBS Group set a $130.00 price objective on Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.03.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s AI push — partnerships with Google Gemini and OpenAI (ChatGPT) are beginning to show benefits; Goldman sees sales upside from these initiatives. Walmart’s AI push with Google Gemini and ChatGPT is starting to pay off
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic partnership with Alphabet/Google is being credited with driving a valuation premium and investor optimism about WMT’s digital transformation and monetization. Walmart: Alphabet Partnership Drives Stock To Record Valuation Premium
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart‑backed fintech OnePay hit a $4 billion valuation milestone — a sign Walmart’s financial partnerships and fintech strategy are attracting investor interest beyond core retail. Walmart-backed Fintech OnePay Achieves $4 Billion Valuation Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and momentum: several firms reaffirmed buy/outperform ratings and raised price targets, and WMT recently hit a 52‑week high — these reinforce near‑term bullish sentiment among institutional investors. Benzinga (analyst actions)
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry positioning: coverage notes Walmart is narrowing Amazon’s online lead and reshaping the retail race — strategic progress but competitive dynamics remain intense. Walmart’s Closing the Amazon Online Sales Gap
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/industry note: analysts highlight supermarkets (including WMT) are positioned to navigate cautious consumers and cost pressures thanks to scale and omnichannel capabilities — supportive but not a catalyst by itself. 2 Supermarket Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges
• Negative Sentiment: Leadership change: Kathryn McLay, CEO of Walmart International, will depart (staying through Q1 for transition). Leadership turnover at a major unit raises near‑term execution and succession questions. Walmart International CEO McLay to Depart
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/tax uncertainty: India’s top court is set to rule on whether taxes apply to Tiger Global’s 2018 Flipkart stake sale to Walmart — a landmark case that could have financial or precedent effects related to the Flipkart deal. India court to rule on Tiger Global’s 2018 deal with Walmart

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Walmart by 28.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after buying an additional 21,939 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew 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 in the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management raised its position in shares of Walmart by 3.5% in the first quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,416,000 after buying an additional 1,715 shares in the last quarter. Berkshire Bank raised its position in shares of Walmart by 1.5% in the second quarter. Berkshire Bank now owns 73,992 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $7,235,000 after buying an additional 1,061 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wolff Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter valued at $217,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

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.