WD Rutherford LLC Acquires 8,396 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

WD Rutherford LLC lifted its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 82.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 18,561 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 8,396 shares during the quarter. WD Rutherford LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $1,913,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Walmart during the second quarter valued at $26,000. PFS Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 267.8% in the second quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the last quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC increased its position in shares of Walmart by 55.3% during the second quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC now owns 323 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the period. Livelsberger Financial Advisory bought a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at $44,000. Finally, Harbor Asset Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in Walmart in the second quarter worth about $46,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total transaction of $1,414,612.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. The trade was a 1.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total value of $2,127,411.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,334,747 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $474,958,228.79. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 125,628 shares of company stock valued at $13,690,065. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of WMT opened at $113.07 on Friday. 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 has a market cap of $901.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 0.66. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $109.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.61. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $117.45.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.58 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the topic of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Mizuho set a $125.00 price target on Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $125.00 target price (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Bank of America raised their target price on Walmart from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 17th. 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 data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.37.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target on Walmart to $125 (from $115) and kept an Outperform rating, citing mixed consumer spending but enough resilience to lift the firm’s outlook. Mizuho Raises Walmart (WMT) Target as Consumer Spending Shows Mixed Signals
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its WMT price target to $130 (from $120) and reiterated an Overweight rating — a second credible shop lifting targets, supporting demand for the shares. Wells Fargo Sees Opportunity at Walmart (WMT) Despite Uneven Sector Backdrop
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart added Shishir Mehrotra (tech/AI executive) to its board, strengthening technology and e-commerce oversight — a governance move that signals focus on AI and digital growth. Walmart names Shishir Mehrotra to Board of Directors
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart launched “Better Care Services,” a digital healthcare provider network and announced price trims on some wellness items — a strategic push into healthcare services that could drive traffic and loyalty over time. Walmart Launches Digital Healthcare Platform, to Cut Prices on Some Health Items
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart rolled out a new teen/young-women fashion line with Millie Bobby Brown, a branding/merchandising play that targets younger shoppers and drives discretionary traffic. Millie Bobby Brown Debuts Exclusive Fashion Line for Teens and Young Women at Walmart
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and research (Zacks) highlights Walmart’s resilient grocery business — fresh-led growth and Rollbacks driving traffic and protecting comps, supporting steady revenue. Walmart’s Grocery Stays Resilient: Is Value the Key Share Lever?
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst view remains constructive overall — a “Moderate Buy” consensus was reported, which suggests general support but not unanimous conviction. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector/peer commentary (e.g., Albertsons coverage) underscores competitive dynamics in grocery/retail; implications for WMT are mixed — competition on price and loyalty may persist but WMT’s scale is a durable advantage. Albertsons: Deep Value on the Surface, Opportunity Beneath?
• Neutral Sentiment: General market mentions (lists of stocks to watch) include WMT but provide limited new company-specific information. 4 stocks to watch on Thursday: GOOG, TD, ARM, WMT
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank downgraded WMT from Buy to Hold and set a $119 target — a notable sell-side downgrade that can weigh on short-term sentiment despite the target still implying modest upside. WMT: Hold at Deutsche Bank

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.