Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. reduced its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 4.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,108,584 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 52,458 shares during the period. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $120,732,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. NEOS Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 8.0% in the 2nd quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC now owns 3,574,219 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $404,816,000 after buying an additional 265,808 shares during the period. Burford Brothers Inc. boosted its holdings in Walmart by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Burford Brothers Inc. now owns 23,921 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,709,000 after acquiring an additional 160 shares during the period. AXQ Capital LP boosted its holdings in Walmart by 214.8% during the 2nd quarter. AXQ Capital LP now owns 28,488 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,227,000 after acquiring an additional 19,438 shares during the period. High Net Worth Advisory Group LLC grew its position in Walmart by 6.6% in the 2nd quarter. High Net Worth Advisory Group LLC now owns 26,063 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,952,000 after acquiring an additional 1,605 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Beacon Capital Management LLC grew its position in Walmart by 16.0% in the 2nd quarter. Beacon Capital Management LLC now owns 19,367 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,194,000 after acquiring an additional 2,666 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT opened at $107.14 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $110.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $119.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. The stock has a market capitalization of $850.02 billion, a PE ratio of 38.68, a PEG ratio of 4.14 and a beta of 0.59. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $98.88 and a 1 year high of $135.15.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.68 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, EVP Christopher Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total value of $308,386.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares in the company, valued at $60,523,730.02. This trade represents a 0.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,950 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.14, for a total value of $415,303.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 622,349 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $65,433,773.86. This trade represents a 0.63% 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. Insiders have sold a total of 81,242 shares of company stock valued at $8,836,446 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the topic of several research reports. Freedom Broker raised shares of Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Truist Financial set a $114.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. DA Davidson set a $132.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of Walmart from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $131.88.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dunkin’ delivery expands Walmart’s digital ecosystem. Walmart’s partnership with Dunkin’ adds restaurant delivery to its three-month-old service, broadening convenience offerings and giving the retailer another opportunity to increase customer engagement, order frequency and delivery revenue while competing with DoorDash and Uber Eats. Walmart Shoppers Can Now Get Dunkin’ Delivered
• Positive Sentiment: Fraud prevention could become an additional retail technology opportunity. Walmart’s work with Amazon on fraud prevention highlights its efforts to protect shoppers and potentially develop technology and services that improve trust, retention and the economics of digital commerce. Amazon and Walmart Turn Fraud Prevention Into a Retail Product
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail comparisons show Walmart remains a key consumer bellwether. Recent large-format retailer results point to a divided, or “K-shaped,” consumer economy: higher-income shoppers continue spending in some discretionary categories, while value-focused consumers face pressure from elevated grocery costs. This creates both traffic opportunities and potential margin challenges for Walmart. Retail Earnings Expose a Bigger Divide in the U.S. Consumer Economy
• Neutral Sentiment: Haleon’s improved shelf placement reinforces Walmart’s importance to suppliers. Better positioning for Haleon brands such as Sensodyne may support product visibility and sales, though the report primarily benefits Haleon and does not materially change Walmart’s financial outlook. Haleon Secures Better Shelf Space at Walmart
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and margin concerns are weighing on the investment case. Mixed retail results suggest Walmart may face pressure balancing value pricing with higher product costs, while its elevated earnings multiple leaves less room for execution disappointments.
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory scrutiny adds an overhang. The Department of Justice’s investigation into rising beef prices has expanded to Walmart and other retailers. No wrongdoing has been established, but the inquiry creates potential legal, reputational and compliance risks.
• Neutral Sentiment: An executive share sale was limited and prearranged. EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 3,950 shares worth approximately $415,000 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, reducing his direct holdings by only 0.63%; the transaction is therefore a weak trading signal. Daniel Bartlett Sells Walmart Shares

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.