447,282 Shares in Walmart Inc. $WMT Acquired by EFG International AG

EFG International AG purchased a new position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 447,282 shares of the retailer's stock, valued at approximately $50,678,000. Walmart makes up approximately 0.9% of EFG International AG's portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $13,113,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $6,380,000. Primecap Management Co. CA bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $16,377,000. Palisade Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,680,000. Finally, Cooper Haims Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $305,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on WMT shares. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $132.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating and set a $130.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Walmart from $137.00 to $125.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $131.88.

Walmart Trading Up 0.4%

NASDAQ WMT opened at $103.09 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $111.90 and a 200 day simple moving average of $120.45. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $95.79 and a 12 month high of $135.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $820.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.22, a PEG ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 0.61.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.64 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.68 EPS. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s fiscal second-quarter results showed continued momentum beyond traditional store sales: revenue reached approximately $187.9 billion, global e-commerce grew 23%, and advertising revenue increased 38%. These higher-growth businesses could support future margins and cash flow. Walmart Growth Engine Hums
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary continue to point to Walmart’s expanding e-commerce, digital advertising, memberships, convenience-led fulfillment, automation and AI initiatives as reasons the recent decline could represent a long-term buying opportunity. Walmart’s scale and value-focused pricing remain important competitive advantages. Walmart Continues to Grow Beyond Retail
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart settled a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit alleging that its pharmacies unlawfully contributed to the opioid epidemic. Resolving the case removes an overhang and reduces legal uncertainty, although the financial terms and any broader implications remain important for investors. Walmart Settles U.S. Opioid Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights a potentially tougher consumer environment. Walmart’s comparable sales growth was 3.4% excluding pharmacy-related items, while middle-income shoppers appear increasingly focused on necessities and limiting discretionary purchases. Walmart and Home Depot Results
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also questioning whether Walmart’s valuation adequately reflects its strong performance. A high earnings multiple, slower core sales growth and the stock’s position below its moving averages have amplified the impact of the recent selloff. Walmart Selloff Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares worth approximately $5.3 million. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover taxes on vested equity awards, making it a weaker bearish signal than discretionary insider selling. Walmart Insider Trading Filing

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total value of $308,386.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $60,523,730.02. This represents a 0.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 77,292 shares of company stock valued at $8,421,143 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.09% 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.

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