GTS Securities LLC Sells 19,313 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Key Points

• GTS Securities cut its Walmart position by 55.9% in the second quarter, selling 19,313 shares and retaining 15,232 shares valued at approximately $1.7 million. Institutional investors own 26.76% of Walmart.
• Walmart reported quarterly EPS of $0.81, beating estimates of $0.74, while revenue rose 5.9% year over year to $187.94 billion. The stock opened at $105.92, below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
• Analysts maintain a generally bullish view, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $131.88, although JPMorgan lowered its target to $125. Insiders have sold 77,292 shares worth $8.4 million over the past 90 days.

GTS Securities LLC cut its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT - Free Report) by 55.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,232 shares of the retailer's stock after selling 19,313 shares during the quarter. GTS Securities LLC's holdings in Walmart were worth $1,725,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the second quarter worth $7,455,131,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at $6,458,529,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter valued at $2,905,655,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in Walmart by 188.1% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 11,663,172 shares of the retailer's stock worth $1,199,907,000 after buying an additional 7,614,172 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new position in Walmart during the second quarter worth about $796,677,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Trading Up 1.0%

NASDAQ WMT opened at $105.92 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $111.38 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $120.08. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $96.51 and a twelve month high of $135.15. The company has a market capitalization of $840.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.24, a PEG ratio of 4.00 and a beta of 0.59.

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. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.The company's revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $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. Research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WMT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wolfe Research restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $115.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Weiss Ratings downgraded Walmart from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Freedom Broker raised Walmart from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Walmart from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, 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 research note 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's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walmart has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $131.88.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Opioid lawsuit ends with limited financial impact: Walmart agreed to pay approximately $50 million to resolve a Justice Department lawsuit involving its pharmacies’ opioid-distribution practices. The settlement is described as immaterial relative to Walmart’s profits and substantially below the potentially multibillion-dollar penalties once threatened, reducing a major legal overhang. Walmart escapes major legal penalty for a fraction of the cost
• Positive Sentiment: Marketplace growth remains strong: Walmart’s U.S. marketplace sales reportedly increased 52%, helped by a broader product assortment, increased fulfillment adoption and expansion into Mexico and Canada. Continued marketplace momentum could improve customer engagement and support higher-margin advertising and third-party seller revenue. Walmart's Marketplace Momentum Builds
• Positive Sentiment: International digital operations are improving: Rising e-commerce penetration and reduced losses in Walmart International are improving the segment’s economics. However, ongoing investment and margin pressure could limit the near-term earnings benefit. Walmart International's Digital Mix Rises
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst remains bullish: Tigress Financial reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a $155 price target, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. SAIC, Walmart And 3 Stocks To Watch
• Neutral Sentiment: Value comparison offers limited direction: Articles comparing Walmart with J. Sainsbury PLC focus on relative valuation rather than a new company-specific catalyst. Walmart’s strong operating profile is balanced by a comparatively elevated earnings multiple, making valuation-sensitive investors more selective. JSAIY vs. WMT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: EPS estimates were trimmed: Erste Group Bank lowered its fiscal 2027 earnings-per-share estimates for Walmart, reinforcing concerns that elevated investment, e-commerce costs or margin pressure could constrain profit growth. FY2027 EPS Estimates for Walmart Cut by Erste Group Bank

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,710 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.10, for a total value of $419,601.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 626,299 shares of the company's stock, valued at $70,834,416.90. This represents a 0.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available 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 that occurred on 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares in the company, valued at $14,985,527.94. The trade was a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 77,292 shares of company stock worth $8,421,143. 0.09% of the stock is owned by corporate 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.

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