Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Price Target Raised to $137.00
by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat Gem
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) had its price objective lifted by Guggenheim from $120.00 to $137.00 in a research note released on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the retailer’s stock.
Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $147.00 price objective (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their price objective on shares of Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $145.00 price objective (up from $128.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.64.
Walmart Stock Performance
Shares of WMT opened at $124.76 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $994.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.66 and a beta of 0.66. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $125.76 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $115.64. Walmart has a 12 month low of $90.61 and a 12 month high of $134.69.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.07% and a return on equity of 21.44%. The business’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.66 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Walmart will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.
Walmart Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be given a dividend of $0.2475 per share. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.13%.
Insider Activity
In other news, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total transaction of $9,430,445.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 402,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $49,772,492.88. This represents a 15.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.79, for a total transaction of $2,555,800.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 486,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $62,203,571.56. This represents a 3.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 246,016 shares of company stock worth $30,431,872. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Walmart by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 439,957,146 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $49,015,626,000 after buying an additional 4,304,436 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in Walmart by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 184,805,978 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $19,046,104,000 after buying an additional 2,242,364 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 6.8% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 103,010,709 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $11,426,753,000 after buying an additional 6,517,394 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Walmart in the 4th quarter worth approximately $6,458,529,000. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 40,626,852 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,526,238,000 after buying an additional 328,229 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about Walmart
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Walmart launched “Upstream Facility Services,” a nationwide B2B offering that leverages its store-based maintenance teams to sell HVAC and facility services — a new recurring revenue channel that can improve store-level economics and margins over time. Walmart introduces Upstream Facility Services
- Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim raised its price target on WMT to $137 (from $120) and reiterated a Buy — analyst backing that can support the stock and attract buyers after recent pullbacks. Walmart (WMT) – Among the Early Retirement Portfolio: Top 15 Stocks to Buy
- Positive Sentiment: Walmart is redesigning its Great Value private-label packaging (first major refresh in a decade) to boost appeal to price-conscious shoppers — a move that can lift private-label sales mix and margins. Walmart redesigns its ‘Great Value’ private label brand
- Neutral Sentiment: Walmart joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol — a sustainability move that reduces sourcing risk and may help brand/retailer relationships but has limited immediate financial impact. Walmart Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
- Neutral Sentiment: New distribution wins (e.g., Pet Honesty nationwide at ~13,000 stores) add incremental SKU sales and assortment depth but are modest near-term drivers. Pet Honesty® Expands to Walmart Stores Nationwide
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary continues to label WMT a defensive, market-beating consumer staple — supportive for long-term inflows but not necessarily a catalyst for immediate upside. Market on Sale: 2 Stocks Worth Buying With $1,000 Amid the Chaos
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the positive strategic news and analyst support, the stock saw selling pressure (reported declines in recent sessions), suggesting profit-taking or broader market moves are outweighing headlines today. Walmart (WMT) Stock Declines While Market Improves
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.