Walmart Inc. $WMT Position Boosted by Decker Wealth Management LLC

Decker Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 13.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 71,180 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,643 shares during the quarter. Walmart comprises 1.5% of Decker Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest holding. Decker Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $7,397,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MFA Wealth Services raised its position in shares of Walmart by 0.7% in the 1st quarter. MFA Wealth Services now owns 10,909 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,356,000 after buying an additional 80 shares during the period. Realta Investment Advisors boosted its holdings in Walmart by 2.0% in the first quarter. Realta Investment Advisors now owns 4,089 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $508,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC grew its position in shares of Walmart by 4.1% during the first quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC now owns 2,081 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $259,000 after buying an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 0.3% during the 1st quarter. Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC now owns 25,443 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,162,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Walmart by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC now owns 9,577 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,190,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on WMT. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $130.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, August 21st. Mizuho cut their target price on Walmart from $130.00 to $125.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on shares of Walmart from $137.00 to $131.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.74.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Christopher Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.65, for a total value of $309,285.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 566,253 shares in the company, valued at approximately $60,390,882.45. This trade represents a 0.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.35, for a total value of $5,335,345.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 201,672 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,246,145.20. This represents a 20.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 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. Insiders sold 81,219 shares of company stock worth $8,604,429 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Up 0.7%

Walmart stock opened at $111.35 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $108.42 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $116.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $98.88 and a twelve month high of $135.15. The firm has a market cap of $883.42 billion, a PE ratio of 40.20, a P/E/G ratio of 4.22 and a beta of 0.58.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The firm had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.68 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. On average, research 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 is expanding its Express Pickup service, offering Walmart+ members eligible curbside orders in as little as one hour ahead of the holiday shopping season. The initiative could increase customer engagement, strengthen Walmart’s omnichannel position and support sales growth. Walmart’s One-Hour Express Pickup Push Could Be a Game Changer
• Positive Sentiment: A new California fulfillment and distribution hub is expected to create about 1,000 jobs, expanding Walmart’s logistics capacity and potentially improving delivery efficiency. Walmart Stock Gains as New California Hub Creates 1,000 Jobs
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart reversed a six-bin height limit for in-store online-order carts. The change may improve fulfillment flexibility, although the earlier restriction was introduced to address employee and customer safety concerns. Walmart Reverses Order-Cart Limit
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart’s market capitalization is close to overtaking a major U.S. bank, making relative market value a short-term trading focus. Investors are awaiting a Tuesday catalyst that could influence the ranking. America’s Biggest Retailer Is About to Pass America’s Biggest Bank
• Negative Sentiment: Walmart’s multibillion-dollar warehouse-automation program is encountering difficulties handling items such as dog food, cardboard boxes and turkeys. Spending is expected to peak this year and next, while delays could postpone labor savings and pressure near-term capital returns. Walmart’s Automation Push Hits Snags
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern: Walmart trades near 39–40 times earnings versus roughly 21.5 times for the S&P 500. With recent revenue growth of 5.9%, the premium price leaves limited room for execution missteps or slower profit growth. Where Could Walmart’s Next Growth Come From?

About Walmart

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ: WMT) is a multinational retailer that operates supercenters, discount stores, neighborhood markets, warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms. Its merchandise includes groceries, apparel, electronics, home goods, health and wellness products, household essentials and general merchandise. Walmart also provides services such as grocery pickup and delivery, pharmacy services, financial products and digital advertising.

The company serves customers through its Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club segments.