Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by Clearbridge Investments LLC

Clearbridge Investments LLC lowered its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 17.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 3,445,521 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 716,129 shares during the quarter. Clearbridge Investments LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $383,865,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. SouthState Bank Corp grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 255,878 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $28,507,000 after purchasing an additional 2,804 shares during the last quarter. Syon Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 4.9% in the 4th quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 87,417 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $9,739,000 after purchasing an additional 4,123 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 149.5% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 4,219,435 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $470,087,000 after purchasing an additional 2,527,942 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Sarl acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter worth approximately $8,588,000. Finally, Capital International Ltd. CA acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter worth approximately $6,376,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Performance

WMT stock opened at $118.88 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. The stock has a market cap of $946.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.71, a P/E/G ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.59. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $125.62 and a 200 day simple moving average of $121.07. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $93.43 and a 52 week high of $135.15.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.66. The business had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on WMT shares. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Argus raised shares of Walmart to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. UBS Group set a $141.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $138.85.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart saw unusually heavy call-option buying, with traders purchasing 174,648 calls, about 43% above average volume. That suggests some investors are betting on a rebound or near-term upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart expanded its delivery business by adding Subway meals to its Express Delivery offering, allowing customers to order freshly made food through the Walmart app or website and receive it in as little as 30 minutes. The move could help Walmart boost order frequency, strengthen its convenience proposition, and take a larger share of meal budgets. Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway®
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholders backed Walmart’s 2026 annual meeting results, and management highlighted strong FY26 performance and its omnichannel model, reinforcing confidence in the company’s growth strategy. Walmart Announces 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Voting Results

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.08, for a total value of $1,628,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 661,037 shares in the company, valued at $82,021,470.96. The trade was a 1.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total transaction of $2,303,320.08. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,174,579 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $495,230,306.77. This trade represents a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 117,008 shares of company stock valued at $14,492,704. Insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

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.