Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock Sold by Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson

Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic-Illinois) recently sold shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT). In a filing disclosed on October 19th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Walmart stock on September 28th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY TRUST ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Jonathan L. Jackson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) on 9/28/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) on 9/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH) on 9/28/2026.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) on 9/28/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tortoise Energy Infrastructure (NYSE:TYG) on 9/4/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) on 8/28/2026.

Walmart Price Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $117.80 on Thursday. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $98.88 and a 52 week high of $135.15. The firm has a market cap of $934.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.64, a P/E/G ratio of 4.26 and a beta of 0.58. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $109.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $116.03. 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 (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.00% and a return on equity of 21.83%. The business’s revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.68 EPS. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI-powered shopping expansion: Walmart launched an Agent Gateway and other tools that allow third-party AI agents to shop more accurately and give customers greater control. The initiative could strengthen Walmart’s e-commerce position and contrast favorably with Amazon’s efforts to block shopping bots. Walmart launches tools for AI agents to shop for customers
• Positive Sentiment: Membership and value strategy: The new $120 annual Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus bundle offers substantial savings versus separate memberships and could increase subscription penetration, customer retention and holiday traffic. Persistent inflation may also benefit Walmart’s low-price, high-volume model as consumers seek value. Walmart launches $120 membership bundle with Sam’s Club
• Positive Sentiment: Investor demand and digital monetization: ETFs purchased approximately $151.4 million of WMT stock Monday. Articles also highlight Walmart’s expanding advertising business, faster delivery and AI personalization as potential drivers of higher-margin digital growth. Walmart sees $151.4 million in net ETF buying
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitive positioning: Walmart’s scale and steady revenue growth remain attractive, but comparisons with Alibaba and other retailers suggest investors are evaluating whether WMT’s premium multiple is justified by future earnings growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Capital and cash-flow concerns: Walmart is pursuing additional bond financing for expansion while inventory and accounts payable absorbed more cash than a year earlier. Higher borrowing costs and increased inventory commitments could pressure returns if sales growth slows. Can suppliers keep funding Walmart’s inventory growth?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation risk: With WMT trading at a high earnings multiple for a retailer, investors may demand continued strong sales, digital growth and margin performance. Any disappointment could weigh on the stock, especially after an insider sold shares in a planned transaction.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 3,990 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.41, for a total transaction of $416,595.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 618,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $64,562,863.19. This trade represents a 0.64% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO John Furner sold 13,125 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.60, for a total value of $1,582,875.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 634,790 shares in the company, valued at $76,555,674. The trade was a 2.03% 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. Insiders sold a total of 102,244 shares of company stock valued at $11,112,044 over the last ninety days. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Gordon Haskett downgraded shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to an “accumulate” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Walmart from $141.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 21st. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $132.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walmart currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $132.41.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the first quarter valued at $29,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the second quarter worth $32,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the second quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Pingora Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Jackson

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois’ 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois’ 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Jonathan Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson graduated from Whitney Young High School. He earned an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Jackson’s career experience includes working as an investment analyst and an entrepreneur.

Walmart Company Profile

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) operates a global retail business through a network of supercenters, supermarkets, discount stores, neighborhood markets, warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms. Its stores and websites sell a broad assortment of merchandise, including groceries, consumables, health and wellness products, apparel, electronics, home goods, toys and other general merchandise.

The company organizes its operations into Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S. Walmart U.S.