7,976 Shares in Walmart Inc. $WMT Acquired by Rede Wealth LLC

Rede Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 7,976 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $822,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 9,926 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,023,000 after acquiring an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC now owns 8,707 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $851,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares in the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $470,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust increased its position in shares of Walmart by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust now owns 7,706 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $794,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 2.9% during the 3rd quarter. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,594 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $370,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total value of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 727,155 shares in the company, valued at $87,251,328.45. The trade was a 1.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total value of $1,127,862.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 536,312 shares in the company, valued at approximately $64,459,339.28. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 135,215 shares of company stock worth $15,071,810 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target raises signal continued confidence in Walmart’s execution — Truist bumped its target to $127 (from $119), citing solid across-the-board performance and improving convenience options for customers. Walmart (WMT) Gets Price Target Hike Amid Expanding Convenience Alternatives
• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform and nudged its price target to $126, reflecting positive discussions with Walmart management (including AI/product leadership) and reinforcing buy-side sentiment. RBC Capital Retains an Outperform Rating on Walmart Inc. (WMT)
• Positive Sentiment: Digital momentum remains strong — Walmart reported ~27% digital sales growth in Q3 driven by faster delivery, marketplace expansion and member adoption, supporting revenue diversification and margin upside from ads and marketplace fees. WMT Sees Broad-Based Digital Gains: Is the 20%+ Growth Sustainable?
• Positive Sentiment: PhonePe IPO progress could unlock value — regulatory clearance in India moves the fintech (part-owned by Walmart) closer to a public listing, a potential catalyst for value realization. Walmart’s PhonePe Gets Regulatory OK for Indian IPO
• Positive Sentiment: Retail assortment wins (brand rollouts) and capital returns underpin long-term fundamentals — a national launch of Viking Revolution in 900 stores and a decade of ~$132B returned to shareholders (dividends + buybacks) support steady cash returns and merchandising strength. Fast-Growing Men’s Grooming Brand Viking Revolution Launches in 900 Walmart Locations Nationwide Walmart Investors Had A $130 Billion Decade
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview pieces and strategic experiments (e.g., higher-end home goods like a $1,699 espresso machine) highlight management’s efforts to attract higher-income shoppers, but near-term impact on margins/traffic is uncertain. Walmart earnings preview: What to expect Can a $1,699 Espresso Machine Help Walmart Challenge Amazon?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and analyst debate about sustainability of elevated growth rates (and how ETFs/sector moves affect Walmart exposure) create mixed near-term sentiment. Winners & Losers: The ETF Playbook to Glide Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — recent EVP stock sales totaling roughly $1.7M reported; while not uncommon, such sales can pressure sentiment and raise questions about near-term insider convictions. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $1,574,868.75 in Stock Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $166,560.00 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns and “is it overvalued?” commentary — rising multiples (current trailing P/E ~41.5) and some bearish takes have prompted debates about whether recent gains are priced for perfection. Walmart Stock Has Been a Big Winner Recently. But Is It Overvalued Now?

Walmart Price Performance

WMT stock opened at $118.71 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $79.81 and a 1 year high of $121.62. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $112.14 and a 200 day moving average of $104.88. The company has a market cap of $946.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.51, a PEG ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 0.66.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have commented on WMT. Mizuho set a $125.00 price target on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Evercore ISI set a $120.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price objective (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $125.00 target price (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $129.00 price target (up from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.03.

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.