Jain Global LLC Invests $10.80 Million in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Jain Global LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 104,821 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $10,803,000.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. High Falls Advisors Inc lifted its position in Walmart by 21.1% in the 3rd quarter. High Falls Advisors Inc now owns 8,619 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $888,000 after buying an additional 1,501 shares during the last quarter. Hilltop Holdings Inc. grew its position in Walmart by 38.6% during the third quarter. Hilltop Holdings Inc. now owns 125,234 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $12,907,000 after acquiring an additional 34,910 shares during the last quarter. Hollow Brook Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Walmart by 1.6% during the third quarter. Hollow Brook Wealth Management LLC now owns 55,787 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $5,749,000 after acquiring an additional 901 shares in the last quarter. Holocene Advisors LP raised its stake in shares of Walmart by 15.0% during the third quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 3,220,000 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $331,853,000 after acquiring an additional 420,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Humankind Investments LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. Humankind Investments LLC now owns 4,543 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $468,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Trading Down 0.4%

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $125.99 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.00 trillion, a P/E ratio of 45.98, a P/E/G ratio of 4.71 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a fifty day moving average of $123.43 and a 200 day moving average of $112.27. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.69.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.07% and a return on equity of 21.44%. The company’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.66 EPS. 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, research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.2475 per share. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s payout ratio is currently 34.31%.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s international segment showed solid momentum in Q4 fiscal 2026: 7.5% sales growth and a 17% e‑commerce increase, supporting top‑line resilience outside the U.S. — this underpins revenue diversification and e‑commerce penetration. Walmart’s International Business Shows Strength: Momentum Ahead?
• Positive Sentiment: Flipkart (Walmart’s India e‑commerce arm) moved its holding company from Singapore to India to clear the path for an Indian listing — a potential value‑realization event that could unlock shareholder value if the IPO proceeds on favorable terms. Walmart’s (WMT) Indian E-Commerce Firm Flipkart Shifts Holding Company to India from Singapore, Reuters Reports
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis highlights Walmart as a frontrunner in applying AI across forecasting, inventory and logistics — AI gains can expand margins, lower shrink/labor costs and boost e‑commerce economics, supporting longer‑term EPS upside. This tech narrative also reinforces Walmart’s re‑rating since shifting to Nasdaq. The AI Checkout Line: The Hidden Tech Play in Your Cart
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart goes ex‑dividend March 20 with a boosted payout; dividends support income investors, but commentary questioning payout safety could prompt short‑term caution among yield‑focused holders. Event risk centers on timing and perception rather than fundamentals. Walmart Is About to Pay a Boosted Dividend, but Is It Actually Safe?
• Neutral Sentiment: Continued media mentions of Walmart as a long‑term retail pick, and as a recent stock‑split candidate/recipient in marketroundups, help retail interest and SEO visibility but are unlikely to move fundamentals materially. The Best 4 Retail Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
• Neutral Sentiment: Smaller merchandising news (vendors adding products to Walmart shelves) is positive for assortment but unlikely to affect the stock; such items support the retail moat incrementally. HTVRONT Expands Walmart Retail Presence with Two New Heat Press Machines
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparisons to peers (e.g., J. Sainsbury) and retail rankings offer context for investors but don’t change Walmart’s core growth drivers; useful for relative allocation decisions. JSAIY vs. WMT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Tigress Financial set a $150.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 price target (up from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, DA Davidson set a $150.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.76.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total transaction of $9,430,445.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 402,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $49,772,492.88. This represents a 15.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 34,082 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.00, for a total value of $4,158,004.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 533,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $65,082,852. This trade represents a 6.01% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 278,278 shares of company stock worth $33,974,118 over the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.