Sarasin & Partners LLP Sells 10,000 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Sarasin & Partners LLP trimmed its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 20.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 40,023 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 10,000 shares during the period. Sarasin & Partners LLP’s holdings in Walmart were worth $4,126,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently commented on WMT. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $123.00 price target (up from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, November 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $123.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $135.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target (up previously from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $120.54.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Holiday sales appear to be a win for Walmart versus Target, suggesting stronger same‑store trends and execution into peak season — a near‑term sales catalyst and competitive share gain. Walmart’s Holiday Strength Highlights Target’s Strategic Missteps | TGT WMT
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), supporting upside from earnings momentum and the firm’s FY26 guidance. Analyst support can buoy the stock if results stay on track. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst/commentary pieces highlight Walmart as a longer‑term growth story (ecommerce, Marketplace, fintech/PhonePe exposure), reinforcing investor interest beyond cyclical retail swings. Why Walmart (WMT) is a top growth stock for the long term
• Neutral Sentiment: Major shareholder structure overview — articles summarizing top holders (index funds, Walton family) provide context for liquidity and potential block trades but don’t imply immediate operational change. Useful for assessing long‑term ownership stability. Top Walmart Shareholders
• Neutral Sentiment: An investor group has asked Walmart to disclose impacts from U.S. immigration policy changes — this increases ESG/operational transparency pressure but is mainly a disclosure/regulatory risk to monitor. Exclusive: Amazon, Walmart shareholder pushes firms to report impact of Trump’s immigration policies
• Negative Sentiment: Market concern over potential H‑1B visa fee changes and their incremental cost to payrolls/supply chain has prompted investor questions and a clear near‑term headwind to sentiment. This regulatory/expense uncertainty pressured the stock. Walmart stock dips (WMT) as investors seek answers on H-1b visa fees impact
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Daniel Bartlett sold ~1,425 shares (disclosed SEC Form 4). Small relative to his holdings, but combined insider/major‑holder moves can spook traders. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Daniel Bartlett Sells 1,425 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Walton Family Holdings Trust reportedly sold about $30.1M of Walmart stock — a meaningful block by ownership value that can increase supply and weigh on price near term. 6WMT : Insider Decision: Walton Family Holdings Trust Offloads $30.10M…

Walmart Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of WMT stock opened at $114.36 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The business has a 50-day moving average of $107.61 and a 200 day moving average of $102.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $911.47 billion, a PE ratio of 39.99, a P/E/G ratio of 5.28 and a beta of 0.64. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $117.45.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The business’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total value of $1,414,612.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 892,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $96,241,073.20. This represents a 1.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kathryn J. Mclay sold 4,000 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.63, for a total value of $406,520.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 1,040,455 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $105,741,441.65. This trade represents a 0.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 127,828 shares of company stock valued at $13,745,625 over the last ninety days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.