Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Purchased by Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Picton Mahoney Asset Management grew its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 12.6% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 265,263 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 29,774 shares during the quarter. Picton Mahoney Asset Management’s holdings in Walmart were worth $27,337,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP purchased a new position in Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its stake in Walmart by 212.6% in the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Up 0.6%

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $127.91 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.02 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.68, a PEG ratio of 4.73 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $121.07 and its 200 day moving average price is $110.56. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $134.69.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Friday, December 11th will be paid a $0.2475 dividend. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.31%.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and a $150 price target, arguing Walmart is well positioned as a consumer hedge in a bifurcated economy, which supports upside to the stock. The Great Divide: Is Walmart the Ultimate Hedge for 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s Sam’s Club reported a 2.9% sales rise, +5.3% traffic and e‑commerce growth of 23%, signaling membership and digital momentum that should help margins and comps. Walmart’s Sam’s Club Sales Rise 2.9%
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart expanded its grocery/CPG assortment as brands (e.g., Liquid Youth) roll out at select Walmart stores — incremental SKU additions can modestly boost grocery sales and private‑label/commercial partnerships. Liquid Youth™ Expands Retail Footprint with Launch at Target and Walmart
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/press pieces highlight Walmart’s durable same‑store sales, wide moat, growth in e‑commerce, digital advertising and AI initiatives — positive fundamentals but already partly reflected in the rally. 3 Things to Know About Walmart Stock Before You Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes and valuation checks question whether the stock has run ahead of fundamentals after a ~32% one‑year rally — investors are debating growth vs. stretched multiples. Is Walmart (WMT) Still Attractive After 32% One Year Share Price Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Major shareholders sold large blocks: reports show the Walton family trust sold roughly $380M of stock over five days and another report says Walmart’s largest shareholder offloaded about $220M — heavy insider selling can create near‑term supply pressure and raise investor concern. Walton Family Trust Dumps $380 Million in Walmart Stock Over Five Days
• Negative Sentiment: Additional reporting highlights another large ~$220M block sale by a major shareholder, reinforcing the headline risk from concentrated selling. Walmart’s Largest Shareholder Dumps $220 Million in Shares

Insider Activity at Walmart

In related news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $126.71, for a total value of $2,460,201.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,023,209 shares in the company, valued at approximately $509,780,812.39. This represents a 0.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $129.10, for a total transaction of $1,694,437.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 591,084 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $76,308,944.40. This trade represents a 2.17% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 259,703 shares of company stock worth $31,585,043 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on WMT shares. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $147.00 price target (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 target price on the stock. HSBC downgraded Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $122.00 to $131.00 in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $145.00 price objective on Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.42.

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.