Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Reaches New 52-Week High – Here’s What Happened

Shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The company traded as high as $117.60 and last traded at $116.8930, with a volume of 7095907 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $114.53.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nasdaq-100 inclusion should trigger index and ETF buying and has been cited as a primary reason for recent upside in WMT shares. Walmart Stock Gaining Steam Ahead of Debut on Nasdaq-100
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership with Google/Alphabet to integrate Walmart and Sam’s Club assortments into Gemini AI (agent?led commerce) boosts WMT’s e?commerce credibility and long?term growth narrative. Walmart Stock Jumps on Google AI Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Drone delivery expansion to ~150 locations accelerates last?mile capabilities and shows execution on cost and service improvements that investors reward. Walmart Drone Delivery Service Surges
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call?option activity and a disclosed insider buy (Shishir Mehrotra acquired about $93k of WMT) suggest speculative and insider confidence in near?term upside. Shishir Mehrotra’s Recent Buy: Acquires $93K In Walmart Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive media/analyst commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) highlights management execution and merchandising improvements, supporting sentiment but not necessarily changing fundamentals. Jim Cramer on Walmart CEO
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro piece on rotation to value argues consumer staples (including Walmart) are beneficiaries of a shift away from high?duration tech, which is supportive but depends on broader rate/Fed developments. Tech Wreck or Valuation Reset? Rotating to Value in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Critical takes argue Walmart may be overvalued after the run and that some holders are trimming — investor caution on multiples could cap further gains. Walmart Is Overvalued – I’ve Just Sold My Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Forbes and other outlets highlight what could push WMT lower (macro risk, margin pressure, execution missteps); these reminders add caution for more risk?averse investors. What Can Send Walmart Stock Price Down?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on WMT shares. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $135.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 target price (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Walmart from $110.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walmart currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $122.60.

Walmart Stock Up 2.0%

The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $110.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $104.13. The company has a market cap of $959.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.03 and a beta of 0.66.

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, SVP David Chojnowski sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.65, for a total value of $746,550.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 136,289 shares in the company, valued at $14,535,221.85. This represents a 4.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total transaction of $1,414,612.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 892,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $96,241,073.20. This represents a 1.45% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 124,078 shares of company stock valued at $13,523,502 over the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Collier Financial bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the third quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Walmart

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.