Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $5,335,345.40 in Stock

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.35, for a total value of $5,335,345.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 201,672 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,246,145.20. This trade represents a 20.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Walmart Stock Performance

Walmart stock traded down $1.71 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $102.63. 29,329,476 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 25,732,959. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $95.70 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The business’s 50-day moving average is $112.47 and its 200-day moving average is $120.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $816.74 billion, a PE ratio of 37.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.00 and a beta of 0.61.

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

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart reported quarterly revenue of approximately $187.9 billion, with global e-commerce sales up 23% and advertising revenue surging 38%. These results support the company’s strategy of expanding higher-growth digital and alternative profit streams. Walmart Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus price target of $138.50, substantially above recent trading levels, suggesting some expect the sell-off to be excessive and Walmart’s long-term growth investments to remain valuable. Walmart Receives $138.50 Consensus Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Large-volume call-option activity indicates that some traders are positioning for a rebound, although options activity is speculative and does not guarantee buying by long-term investors. Traders Purchase Large Volume of Walmart Call Options
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart and Sam’s Club raised more than $39 million for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. The campaign strengthens community goodwill but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings or valuation. Walmart and Sam’s Club Children’s Miracle Network Fundraising
• Negative Sentiment: Despite an earnings beat and raised outlook, Walmart’s shares have fallen sharply in recent weeks. Commentary suggests investors are reassessing what the stock’s premium valuation already prices in, limiting upside after strong execution. Walmart’s Big Sell-Off Could Be a Buying Opportunity
• Negative Sentiment: Walmart’s long-term return and growth prospects in e-commerce, automation and AI are constructive, but valuation screens indicate the stock may be fully priced. Concerns about slower store sales increase the risk of further multiple compression. Walmart Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Negative Sentiment: Amazon has doubled its share of U.S. clothing spending since 2019, reaching an estimated 17% in 2025, while Walmart’s share has edged lower. The shift highlights competitive pressure in a key general-merchandise category. Amazon Clothing Share Doubles as Walmart Loses Ground

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Tigress Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price target (up from $150.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, May 29th. DA Davidson set a $132.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.88.

Institutional Trading of Walmart

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Formuepleje A S bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,689,000. SHEPHERD WEALTH MANAGEMENT Ltd LIABILITY Co bought a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $406,000. Amundi increased its stake in Walmart by 44.4% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 20,796,957 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,355,463,000 after buying an additional 6,393,326 shares in the last quarter. Schulz Wealth LTD. purchased a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth $477,000. Finally, Wellington Grp LLC raised its holdings in Walmart by 5.8% during the second quarter. Wellington Grp LLC now owns 12,487 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,414,000 after acquiring an additional 686 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.