State of Wyoming Has $810,000 Position in Walmart Inc. $WMT

State of Wyoming lessened its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 35.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 7,855 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 4,322 shares during the period. State of Wyoming’s holdings in Walmart were worth $810,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 212.6% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in Walmart in the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart+ membership continued double‑digit growth and reached 28.4 million members in January, with ~12% YoY growth on a three‑month rolling basis — a sign of improving recurring revenue and customer engagement. Walmart+ Paid Membership Program Continued Double-Digit Growth in January
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively rate WMT as an average “Moderate Buy,” which can support further buying interest from funds and retail investors. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators single out Walmart as a steady performer — one analyst called WMT a “quiet sleeper” that continues to move higher, which can attract momentum and dividend‑seeking investors. The Big 3: GE, WMT, COF
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership update: John Furner was promoted to Walmart’s global CEO after running U.S. operations; his internal progression suggests continuity rather than radical strategic shifts. Investors often view internal promotions as lower risk. Who is John Furner, Walmart’s new CEO?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage contrasts Walmart’s continuation approach with Target’s need for reinvention — placing Walmart in a steadier operational position, though not necessarily implying rapid upside. For the New Walmart and Target CEOs, It’s ‘Continuation’ vs. ‘Reinvention’

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $124.06 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $114.88 and its 200-day moving average is $106.31. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $124.20. 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 stock has a market cap of $988.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued 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 net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Walmart news, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total value of $1,127,862.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 536,312 shares in the company, valued at approximately $64,459,339.28. The trade was a 1.72% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total value 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. This represents a 1.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 133,015 shares of company stock valued at $15,082,012 over the last quarter. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Truist Financial set a $127.00 target price on Walmart in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $126.00 target price (up previously from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price target (up from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.37.

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.