Bingham Private Wealth LLC Buys New Shares in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Key Points

• Bingham Private Wealth LLC bought 14,979 new shares of Walmart in Q4, valued at about $1.67 million, making WMT 1.4% of the firm's holdings and its 15th-largest position.
• Walmart posted a slight quarterly earnings beat (EPS $0.74 vs. $0.73) with 5.6% revenue growth, provided FY2027 EPS guidance of 2.75–2.85, and carries a MarketBeat consensus Buy rating with a $137.64 target.
• Company insiders have been net sellers recently (246,016 shares sold, ~ $30.4M in the last 90 days), while Walmart maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.2475 (annualized $0.99, ~0.8% yield).

Bingham Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 14,979 shares of the retailer's stock, valued at approximately $1,669,000. Walmart makes up 1.4% of Bingham Private Wealth LLC's holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in WMT. Collier Financial bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new position in Walmart during the third quarter worth about $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Walmart during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new position in Walmart during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc grew its holdings in Walmart by 212.6% during the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer's stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $124.76 on Thursday. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $90.61 and a 12-month high of $134.69. The stock has a market cap of $994.64 billion, a PE ratio of 45.53, a P/E/G ratio of 4.66 and a beta of 0.66. The business has a 50 day moving average of $125.76 and a 200-day moving average of $115.64. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The company had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $188.37 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be given a $0.2475 dividend. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. Walmart's payout ratio is presently 36.13%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WMT has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. DA Davidson set a $150.00 price target on Walmart and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, March 6th. Roth Mkm reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $138.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $145.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Walmart from $127.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $137.64.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart launched "Upstream Facility Services," a nationwide B2B offering that leverages its store-based maintenance teams to sell HVAC and facility services — a new recurring revenue channel that can improve store-level economics and margins over time. Walmart introduces Upstream Facility Services
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim raised its price target on WMT to $137 (from $120) and reiterated a Buy — analyst backing that can support the stock and attract buyers after recent pullbacks. Walmart (WMT) – Among the Early Retirement Portfolio: Top 15 Stocks to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is redesigning its Great Value private-label packaging (first major refresh in a decade) to boost appeal to price-conscious shoppers — a move that can lift private-label sales mix and margins. Walmart redesigns its 'Great Value' private label brand
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol — a sustainability move that reduces sourcing risk and may help brand/retailer relationships but has limited immediate financial impact. Walmart Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
• Neutral Sentiment: New distribution wins (e.g., Pet Honesty nationwide at ~13,000 stores) add incremental SKU sales and assortment depth but are modest near-term drivers. Pet Honesty® Expands to Walmart Stores Nationwide
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary continues to label WMT a defensive, market-beating consumer staple — supportive for long-term inflows but not necessarily a catalyst for immediate upside. Market on Sale: 2 Stocks Worth Buying With $1,000 Amid the Chaos
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the positive strategic news and analyst support, the stock saw selling pressure (reported declines in recent sessions), suggesting profit-taking or broader market moves are outweighing headlines today. Walmart (WMT) Stock Declines While Market Improves

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.16, for a total value of $2,391,274.56. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,213,406 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $518,923,082.96. The trade was a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.79, for a total transaction of $2,555,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 486,764 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $62,203,571.56. The trade was a 3.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 246,016 shares of company stock valued at $30,431,872 in the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Walmart 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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