Telsey Advisory Group Reiterates “Outperform” Rating for Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT)

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by equities researchers at Telsey Advisory Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $135.00 price target on the retailer’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 12.16% from the company’s current price.

WMT has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price target (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Tigress Financial boosted their target price on Walmart from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.60.

Walmart Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of WMT stock opened at $120.36 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $110.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $104.13. Walmart has a twelve month low of $79.81 and a twelve month high of $120.51. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market cap of $959.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.08, a PEG ratio of 5.03 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The business’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Walmart will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total value of $1,414,612.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares in the company, valued at $96,241,073.20. The trade was a 1.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total transaction of $2,127,411.12. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 4,334,747 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $474,958,228.79. The trade was a 0.45% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 124,078 shares of company stock valued at $13,523,502. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Walmart

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 28.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,868,000 after purchasing an additional 21,939 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.8% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $800,000 after buying an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 3.5% during the first quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,416,000 after buying an additional 1,715 shares during the period. Berkshire Bank grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.5% during the second quarter. Berkshire Bank now owns 73,992 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $7,235,000 after buying an additional 1,061 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wolff Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart during the second quarter worth about $217,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman highlights upside to Walmart’s sales as AI integrations start to show results; the report frames AI (Google Gemini + ChatGPT) tie‑ups as revenue catalysts that could lift e‑commerce sales and margins. Walmart’s AI push with Google Gemini and ChatGPT is starting to pay off: Goldman flags sales upside ahead
• Positive Sentiment: Partnerships with Alphabet (Google/Gemini) and expanded drone deliveries position Walmart to improve search/checkout conversion and last‑mile economics—directly supporting digital sales growth. Walmart Partners With Alphabet On New A.I. Shopping Platform
• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion in the Nasdaq‑100 is mechanically attracting index and ETF flows and has helped drive recent record highs, reinforcing momentum and institutional interest. Walmart Stock Gaining Steam Ahead of Debut on Nasdaq-100
• Positive Sentiment: Industry research notes Walmart is closing the online gap with Amazon — faster structural change in its omnichannel model supports a sustainable e‑commerce tailwind. Walmart’s Closing the Amazon Online Sales Gap
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying (Shishir Mehrotra purchased roughly $93K of WMT shares) and unusually large call‑option volume signal bullish conviction from some insiders and traders. Shishir Mehrotra’s Recent Buy: Acquires $93K In Walmart Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary about a rotation into value names frames Walmart as a defensive beneficiary (steady cash flow, dividend) if growth stocks face rate‑sensitivity headwinds. Tech Wreck or Valuation Reset? Rotating to Value in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some analysts and retail commentators argue WMT looks rich (high P/E relative to staples history) and have trimmed or sold positions, which could cap upside if macro growth slows. Walmart Is Overvalued – I’ve Just Sold My Shares (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Macro and execution risks remain (Fed/rates uncertainty, competition, margin pressure); commentators outline scenarios that could pull WMT lower if e‑commerce investments don’t accelerate margin gains. What Can Send Walmart Stock Price Down?

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.