Tactive Advisors LLC Has $931,000 Stock Position in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Tactive Advisors LLC reduced its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 39.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,034 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 5,951 shares during the period. Tactive Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $931,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. PFS Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 267.8% during the second quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 233 shares in the last quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC raised its position in Walmart by 55.3% during the second quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC now owns 323 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the period. Livelsberger Financial Advisory purchased a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth about $44,000. Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth about $46,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on WMT shares. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 target price (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on shares of Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Thirty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $120.54.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT opened at $111.56 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $889.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.64. The company’s fifty day moving average is $107.94 and its 200-day moving average is $102.36. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $79.81 and a 12 month high of $117.45.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The business 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 quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total value of $1,414,612.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 892,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. This trade represents a 1.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP John D. Rainey sold 2,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.23, for a total value of $244,706.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 617,318 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $68,664,281.14. This trade represents a 0.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 108,412 shares of company stock worth $11,741,699 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WMT’s advertising revenue jumped ~53% in the quarter, indicating retail?media is beginning to boost margins and diversify earnings beyond brick?and?mortar sales — a potential long?term profit driver for the stock. Walmart’s Ad Sales Jump 53%: Is Advertising Becoming a Profit Engine?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are bullish on WMT’s e?commerce growth and strategic investments, reinforcing the view that Walmart can take share online and remain Amazon’s main mass?market competitor. WMT: Bullish E-Commerce Growth and Strategic Investments
• Positive Sentiment: A Yahoo piece argues an FDA infant?formula warning could shift consumer purchasing patterns and benefit retailers with strong logistics and tech?driven supply chains — a potential short?term advantage for Walmart’s scale and inventory systems. FDA Infant Formula Warning Could Be A Game Changer For Walmart’s (WMT) Tech-Driven Retail Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary on holiday demand and Walmart’s AI expansion highlights operational initiatives that could improve assortment, pricing and fulfillment during peak season — supportive for near?term sales and longer?term productivity. Holiday Season Demand at WMT & AMZN
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader retail tailwinds: analysts expect holiday sales to top $1T, which could lift Walmart alongside other large retailers, though competition will determine share gains. Holiday Sales Boom: 4 Retail Stocks Ready for 2026 Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitive landscape: analysts compare Walmart to Costco, underscoring that scale, membership models and digital execution will determine who wins consumer spending — outcome uncertain for near?term share shifts. Walmart vs. Costco: Which Retail Giant Wins Today’s Consumer Race?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short?interest data posted an anomalous increase but showed 0 shares on record (data appears to be a glitch), so there’s no clear short?pressure signal from this report.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported and has been cited as a catalyst for downward pressure; while one or a few filings don’t change fundamentals, they can dent sentiment and trigger short?term selling. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Shares Down 1.5% on Insider Selling
• Negative Sentiment: A new lawsuit is being cited as a driver of recent share weakness — legal exposure and potential costs/reputational risk are negative near?term catalysts until resolved. Walmart Stock Is Falling — New Lawsuit Is Hurting The Most

Walmart 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.