Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by Simplicity Wealth LLC

Simplicity Wealth LLC cut its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 43.9% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 58,243 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 45,567 shares during the period. Simplicity Wealth LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $6,002,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in WMT. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 431,817,510 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $42,223,116,000 after buying an additional 5,856,468 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Walmart by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 94,557,532 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $9,199,712,000 after acquiring an additional 263,718 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,367,770,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in Walmart by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 31,973,329 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,126,775,000 after purchasing an additional 1,098,342 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi lifted its stake in Walmart by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 19,493,644 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,902,775,000 after purchasing an additional 3,710,506 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walmart Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $119.36 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $951.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.73, a PEG ratio of 5.06 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $121.62. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $112.46 and a 200 day moving average price of $104.98. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WMT has been the subject of several recent research reports. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $125.00 price target (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, January 8th. CICC Research started coverage on Walmart in a report on Friday, December 26th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 target price for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $126.00 price target (up previously from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.03.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s Marketplace launched a curated Premium Musical Instrument Shop to attract higher-margin brands and broaden its online assortment — a move aimed at improving marketplace mix and digital revenue growth. Walmart Marketplace Expands into Premium Musical Instruments
• Positive Sentiment: Company updates (new leadership and AI initiatives) and a push into premium categories were highlighted, signaling continued investment in digital capabilities and curated offerings that can accelerate online growth. Walmart Expands Marketplace With Premium Music Gear, New Leadership, AI Push
• Positive Sentiment: PhonePe — the Walmart-backed Indian payments firm — reportedly received SEBI approval for its IPO filing, which could unlock significant value for Walmart’s investment and be a longer-term catalyst. Walmart-backed PhonePe gets SEBI approval for India IPO, sources say
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports Walmart’s digital sales rose strongly (around 20–27% cited), driven by faster delivery, marketplace growth and membership adoption — supporting revenue growth expectations. WMT Sees Broad-Based Digital Gains
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target for WMT to $127 (from $119) while keeping a Hold rating, signaling some analyst confidence in the company’s multi-channel performance. Walmart Gets Price Target Hike
• Neutral Sentiment: Viking Revolution expanded into 900 Walmart stores — a distribution win that supports assortment breadth but is a modest near-term revenue contributor. Viking Revolution Launches in 900 Walmart Locations
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets ran broader retail/earnings-tool pieces and earnings previews that mention Walmart in the context of industry-wide screening tools or previews — useful context but not immediate company-specific catalysts. Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
• Negative Sentiment: Forbes published a multi-factor sell case, projecting a $83 target and arguing it may be time to divest — a bearish take that increases perceived downside risk, especially given WMT’s elevated valuation (P/E ~41.7). Buy Or Sell Walmart Stock?

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Walmart news, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $1,127,862.96. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 536,312 shares in the company, valued at $64,459,339.28. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total value of $1,574,868.75. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 727,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $87,251,328.45. This represents a 1.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 115,799 shares of company stock valued at $12,990,803 over the last quarter. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.