Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky Has $64.25 Million Stake in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky grew its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 623,431 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 9,725 shares during the period. Walmart accounts for about 0.5% of Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky’s holdings in Walmart were worth $64,250,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc raised its stake in Walmart by 212.6% during the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WMT opened at $127.10 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.01 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.39, a PEG ratio of 5.03 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.79. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $79.81 and a fifty-two week high of $134.69. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $120.73 and its 200 day simple moving average is $110.37.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The firm had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.2475 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 34.31%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have commented on WMT. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective (up from $108.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. DA Davidson set a $150.00 target price on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Mizuho boosted their price target on Walmart from $125.00 to $137.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $134.00 price target (up from $129.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $134.42.

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.27, for a total value of $2,445,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 506,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $61,962,034.28. The trade was a 3.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 34,082 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.00, for a total transaction of $4,158,004.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 533,466 shares in the company, valued at $65,082,852. This trade represents a 6.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 259,703 shares of company stock worth $31,585,043. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reinstated coverage on Walmart with a Buy rating and a $150 price target, framing Walmart as a defensive winner in a bifurcated economy — a notable analyst push that can attract buyers. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Research Coverage Started at Bank of America
• Positive Sentiment: Sam’s Club showed momentum: sales +2.9%, traffic +5.3% and e?commerce +23% — evidence of membership and online growth that supports revenue upside and margin leverage. Walmart’s Sam’s Club Sales Rise 2.9%: Will the Growth Accelerate?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/consumer commentary highlights Walmart’s durable same?store sales growth, wide moat and investments in e?commerce, digital ads and AI — framing the company as a secularly resilient retailer. 3 Things to Know About Walmart Stock Before You Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart picked up additional national CPG distribution with Liquid Youth’s sparkling collagen water launching at select Walmart stores — a modest but constructive win for grocery/consumer assortment. Liquid Youth™ Expands Retail Footprint with Launch at Target and Walmart
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary questions whether Walmart’s multi?year run has effectively “peaked,” noting the company’s historically single?digit growth profile versus recent growth multiple expansion — raises valuation debate but not new fundamentals. Has Walmart’s Stock Peaked?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation analysis after a ~32% one?year rally asks whether the upside is already priced in; useful context for long?term investors weighing entry points. Is Walmart (WMT) Still Attractive After 32% One Year Share Price Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Major selling: reports that Walmart’s largest shareholder sold about $220M of shares have surfaced — large, visible disposals can pressure sentiment and create short?term supply. Walmart’s Largest Shareholder Dumps $220 Million in Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Additional reports show the Walton family trust sold roughly $380M of WMT stock over several days — a substantial insider sell program that can weigh on the stock until buying interest absorbs the supply. Walton Family Trust Dumps $380 Million in Walmart Stock Over Five Days

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.