Amundi Purchases 6,393,326 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Amundi grew its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT - Free Report) by 44.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,796,957 shares of the retailer's stock after buying an additional 6,393,326 shares during the quarter. Walmart accounts for approximately 0.6% of Amundi's investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding. Amundi owned 0.26% of Walmart worth $2,355,463,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Schulz Wealth LTD. purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $477,000. Wellington Grp LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.8% in the 2nd quarter. Wellington Grp LLC now owns 12,487 shares of the retailer's stock worth $1,414,000 after purchasing an additional 686 shares during the period. Groupe la Francaise lifted its stake in Walmart by 3.3% in the second quarter. Groupe la Francaise now owns 651,544 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $73,240,000 after purchasing an additional 21,059 shares during the last quarter. Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 11.3% in the second quarter. Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 10,736 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $1,216,000 after purchasing an additional 1,087 shares during the last quarter. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in Walmart during the second quarter valued at $79,310,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walmart from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Morgan Stanley reiterated an "overweight" rating and set a $125.00 price target (down from $140.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Raymond James Financial reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. BMO Capital Markets restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $126.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Three equities research 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 currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $131.88.

Walmart Price Performance

WMT stock opened at $107.14 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $98.88 and a one year high of $135.15. The stock has a market cap of $850.02 billion, a PE ratio of 38.68, a P/E/G ratio of 4.09 and a beta of 0.59. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $110.81 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $119.52.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.68 EPS. 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.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP David Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares in the company, valued at $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.35, for a total value of $5,335,345.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 201,672 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $21,246,145.20. This trade represents a 20.07% 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. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 81,242 shares of company stock worth $8,836,446 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.09% of the company's stock.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dunkin’ delivery expands Walmart’s digital ecosystem. Walmart’s partnership with Dunkin’ adds restaurant delivery to its three-month-old service, broadening convenience offerings and giving the retailer another opportunity to increase customer engagement, order frequency and delivery revenue while competing with DoorDash and Uber Eats. Walmart Shoppers Can Now Get Dunkin’ Delivered
• Positive Sentiment: Fraud prevention could become an additional retail technology opportunity. Walmart’s work with Amazon on fraud prevention highlights its efforts to protect shoppers and potentially develop technology and services that improve trust, retention and the economics of digital commerce. Amazon and Walmart Turn Fraud Prevention Into a Retail Product
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail comparisons show Walmart remains a key consumer bellwether. Recent large-format retailer results point to a divided, or “K-shaped,” consumer economy: higher-income shoppers continue spending in some discretionary categories, while value-focused consumers face pressure from elevated grocery costs. This creates both traffic opportunities and potential margin challenges for Walmart. Retail Earnings Expose a Bigger Divide in the U.S. Consumer Economy
• Neutral Sentiment: Haleon’s improved shelf placement reinforces Walmart’s importance to suppliers. Better positioning for Haleon brands such as Sensodyne may support product visibility and sales, though the report primarily benefits Haleon and does not materially change Walmart’s financial outlook. Haleon Secures Better Shelf Space at Walmart
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and margin concerns are weighing on the investment case. Mixed retail results suggest Walmart may face pressure balancing value pricing with higher product costs, while its elevated earnings multiple leaves less room for execution disappointments.
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny adds an overhang. The Department of Justice’s investigation into rising beef prices has expanded to Walmart and other retailers. No wrongdoing has been established, but the inquiry creates potential legal, reputational and compliance risks.
• Neutral Sentiment: An executive share sale was limited and prearranged. EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 3,950 shares worth approximately $415,000 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, reducing his direct holdings by only 0.63%; the transaction is therefore a weak trading signal. Daniel Bartlett Sells Walmart Shares

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.

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