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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$406.32
+1.8%
$414.48
$295.25
$430.82
$2.97T0.8922.12 million shs29.64 million shs
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$60.13
-0.1%
$59.91
$48.34
$61.65
$485.18B0.4918.87 million shs11.04 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
+1.82%+1.80%-3.59%+0.59%+37.56%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
-0.14%+1.00%-0.98%+9.80%+19.52%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.8906 of 5 stars
3.53.03.32.92.62.52.5
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
4.5334 of 5 stars
2.44.04.21.82.32.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.94
Moderate Buy$452.6111.39% Upside
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2.86
Moderate Buy$61.752.71% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest WMT and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$450.00 ➝ $480.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$455.00 ➝ $465.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$465.00 ➝ $489.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$440.00 ➝ $470.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$475.00 ➝ $485.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $515.00
4/22/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Stifel Nicolaus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$455.00 ➝ $455.00
4/18/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$480.00 ➝ $475.00
4/16/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $66.00
(Data available from 4/27/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$227.58B13.27$11.65 per share34.87$27.76 per share14.64
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$648.13B0.75$3.71 per share16.21$11.19 per share5.37

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.0636.7430.902.2236.27%38.40%19.33%7/23/2024 (Estimated)
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$15.51B$1.9131.4223.583.912.39%21.08%7.09%5/16/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest WMT and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/16/2024N/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.52N/A-$0.52N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024Q3 2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81$2.94+$0.13$2.94$60.86 billion$61.86 billion    
2/20/2024Q4 2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.55$0.60+$0.05$1.57$170.85 billion$173.40 billion    
1/30/2024Q2 24
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.76$2.93+$0.17$2.93$61.14 billion$62.02 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.74%+10.11%27.12%22 Years
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.831.38%+1.82%43.46%52 Years

Latest WMT and MSFT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/26/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
2/23/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
3/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%5/9/20245/10/20245/28/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.49%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.19
1.22
1.20
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
0.46
0.83
0.24

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
26.76%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
46.51%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2,100,0008.06 billion4.31 billionOptionable

WMT and MSFT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Walmarts CEO made almost 1,000 times the median employee last yearWalmart's CEO made almost 1,000 times the median employee last year
businessinsider.com - April 26 at 10:09 PM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Trading Down 0.2%Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Trading Down 0.2%
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 6:31 PM
Bay Area Walmart in Fremont to close due to poor financial performanceBay Area Walmart in Fremont to close due to poor financial performance
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmarts longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from boardWalmart's longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from board
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmart removes self-checkout from select storesWalmart removes self-checkout from select stores
retaildive.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
One of the Top Olympic Hopefuls Trains Between His Shifts as a Deli Counter Worker at WalmartOne of the Top Olympic Hopefuls Trains Between His Shifts as a Deli Counter Worker at Walmart
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he’s not giving up his day job: ‘His work ethic is unmatched’Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he’s not giving up his day job: ‘His work ethic is unmatched’
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking ConvenienceWalmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience'
pymnts.com - April 26 at 5:01 PM
Heres Why Walmart (WMT) is a Strong Momentum StockHere's Why Walmart (WMT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
zacks.com - April 26 at 10:55 AM
Walmart heir Rob Walton is stepping down from the retailers board after four decadesWalmart heir Rob Walton is stepping down from the retailer's board after four decades
businessinsider.com - April 26 at 10:45 AM
No more self-checkout lanes at Shrewsbury WalmartNo more self-checkout lanes at Shrewsbury Walmart
stltoday.com - April 26 at 9:48 AM
Walmart employee qualifies for Olympic trials after incredible runWalmart employee qualifies for Olympic trials after incredible run
today.com - April 26 at 9:48 AM
2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now
fool.com - April 26 at 9:15 AM
‘Walmart is trying to steal from us’: Shopper slams Walmart after discovering $46 charge for ‘nothing’ on receipt‘Walmart is trying to steal from us’: Shopper slams Walmart after discovering $46 charge for ‘nothing’ on receipt
dailydot.com - April 26 at 4:48 AM
Rob Walton, eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, to retire from board of directorsRob Walton, eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, to retire from board of directors
arkansasonline.com - April 25 at 11:47 PM
Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workersWalmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers
msn.com - April 25 at 11:47 PM
Walmart to close one of its two Fremont store locationsWalmart to close one of its two Fremont store locations
bizjournals.com - April 25 at 11:47 PM
Walmart and Sam’s Club Offer Safe Medication Disposal in North Carolina with DEA Drug Take Back DayWalmart and Sam’s Club Offer Safe Medication Disposal in North Carolina with DEA Drug Take Back Day
yesweekly.com - April 25 at 6:47 PM
Walmart Slammed as ‘Unsafe and Reckless’ Employer in ‘Dirty Dozen’ ReportWalmart Slammed as ‘Unsafe and Reckless’ Employer in ‘Dirty Dozen’ Report
yahoo.com - April 25 at 6:47 PM
Walmart Founder’s Son to Retire From Retailer’s BoardWalmart Founder’s Son to Retire From Retailer’s Board
msn.com - April 25 at 6:47 PM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 0.4%Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 0.4%
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 6:19 PM
Walmart Releases 2024 Annual Report and Proxy StatementWalmart Releases 2024 Annual Report and Proxy Statement
businesswire.com - April 25 at 6:13 PM
Walmart ex-chairman Rob Walton to retire from boardWalmart ex-chairman Rob Walton to retire from board
reuters.com - April 25 at 4:43 PM
Exclusive Oreo Cookies Are Coming to Walmart Next WeekExclusive Oreo Cookies Are Coming to Walmart Next Week
yahoo.com - April 25 at 1:46 PM

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Company Descriptions

Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Walmart logo

Walmart

NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.