Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$107.14 -1.28 (-1.18%)

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Walmart - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 39 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
35

Based on 39 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walmart in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 39 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 32 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for WMT.

Consensus Price Target

$131.88
23.09% Upside

According to the 39 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walmart, the average price target is $131.88. The highest price target for WMT is $155.00, while the lowest price target for WMT is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.09% from the current price of $107.14.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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WMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/6/25 to 9/6/26	1 Month Ago 8/7/25 to 8/7/26	3 Months Ago 6/8/25 to 6/8/26	1 Year Ago 9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	32 Buy rating(s)	30 Buy rating(s)	31 Buy rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$131.88	$138.56	$138.85	$110.76
Forecasted Upside	23.09% Upside	23.88% Upside	15.87% Upside	10.27% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

WMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WMT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Walmart Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Walmart	Consumer Staples Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.97	2.22	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	23.09% Upside	147.74% Upside	14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WMT News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/31/2026	Tigress Financial 3 of 5 stars	Ivan Feinseth 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$155.00	+49.27%
8/25/2026	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars	Rupesh Parikh 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
8/21/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$120.00	+15.72%
8/21/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$113.00	+9.76%
8/21/2026	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $130.00	+26.94%
8/21/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$130.00	+26.94%
8/21/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$125.00	+21.71%
8/21/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/21/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Zhihan Ma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/21/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Oliver Chen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
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8/21/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Simeon Gutman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$140.00 ➝ $125.00	+20.89%
8/21/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Keith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$137.00 ➝ $128.00	+23.79%
8/21/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$126.00	+21.86%
8/21/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scot Ciccarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$140.00 ➝ $114.00	+10.25%
8/21/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Spencer Hanus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$115.00	+10.75%
8/21/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Buy
8/21/2026	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$150.00 ➝ $132.00	+27.12%
8/21/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Drbul Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$135.00 ➝ $130.00	+25.19%
8/21/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$130.00	+25.19%
8/21/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Lejuez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$147.00 ➝ $132.00	+27.82%
8/21/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Bottiglieri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$146.00 ➝ $137.00	+33.19%
8/21/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Horvers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$137.00 ➝ $125.00	+21.19%
8/21/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Lasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$141.00 ➝ $130.00	+26.58%
8/21/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Kelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$140.00 ➝ $120.00	+17.18%
8/21/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Shemesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$137.00 ➝ $131.00	+26.16%
8/21/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Benedict Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $120.00	+15.56%
8/21/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Drbul Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$145.00 ➝ $140.00	+34.82%
8/20/2026	Freedom Broker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/20/2026	Freedom Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/20/2026	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Accumulate
8/12/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
7/31/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy (B) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/27/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Bellinger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$130.00	+18.75%
6/5/2026	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
3/6/2026	Craig Hallum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$150.00	+21.05%
2/27/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$150.00	+20.56%
2/20/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Thomas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$122.00 ➝ $131.00	+4.91%
2/18/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/17/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$150.00	+12.03%
1/8/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Seth Sigman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$108.00 ➝ $125.00	+10.89%
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12/26/2025	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$125.00	+12.05%
4/9/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Astrachan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$93.00 ➝ $91.00	+1.37%
2/25/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	A. Moutopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$110.00	+17.48%
9/23/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	K. Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$95.00	+18.74%

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Should I Buy Walmart Stock? WMT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Walmart pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walmart
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Walmart Inc.:

Walmart Inc. recently reported strong quarterly results on August 20th, 2026, beating analyst expectations with an earnings per share of $0.81 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.74, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $187.94 billion in sales, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its goods.
The stock currently trades at $106.09, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $138.50 set by analysts as of August 21st, 2026, suggesting substantial potential for price appreciation as the market re-evaluates the company's valuation relative to its earnings growth.
Walmart Inc. maintains a low beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the broader market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for investors seeking stability in their portfolios during periods of market uncertainty.
The company has a consistent track record of beating earnings estimates, having also exceeded expectations in the previous quarter on May 21st, 2026, with an EPS of $0.66 against a consensus of $0.659, reinforcing confidence in its ability to deliver reliable financial results.
Walmart Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.93%, providing a modest income stream for investors, while its market capitalization of approximately $840 billion reflects its status as a large-cap, blue-chip company with significant market presence and liquidity.

Walmart
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Walmart Inc. for these reasons:

Walmart Inc. has issued conservative guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2027, projecting an EPS of $0.620 to $0.640, which is below the consensus estimate of $0.680, potentially signaling slower growth or margin pressures ahead that could disappoint investors expecting higher earnings.
The stock has experienced a decline of 9.38% over the past 90 days, indicating a recent downward trend in investor sentiment and price performance that may reflect broader market concerns or specific company-related challenges affecting its valuation.
Walmart Inc. faces regulatory scrutiny, as the Department of Justice has expanded its beef price investigation to include the company, which could lead to legal costs, operational restrictions, or reputational damage that negatively impacts its business operations and profitability.
Several institutional investors, including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. and Royal London Asset Management Ltd., have reduced their positions in Walmart Inc. during the second quarter, suggesting that large holders may be losing confidence in the stock's near-term prospects or reallocating capital to other opportunities.
The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 38.30 is relatively high compared to its historical averages, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its current earnings, leaving little room for error if future earnings growth does not meet elevated expectations.

WMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 39 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walmart is $131.88, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.

39 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walmart in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 32 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMT shares.

According to analysts, Walmart's stock has a predicted upside of 23.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Walmart's stock had 4 downgrades and 3 upgrades by analysts.

Walmart has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Exane, BTIG Research, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Freedom Broker, Freedom Capital, Gordon Haskett, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Roth Capital, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, Telsey Advisory Group, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Walmart more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Walmart is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WMT compares to other companies.

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Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Walmart - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

WMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

WMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

WMT Price Targets by Month

Walmart Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Walmart Stock? WMT Pros and Cons Explained

Walmart Bull Case

Walmart Bear Case

WMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walmart's forecast for 2026?

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Does Walmart's stock price have much upside?

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