Farther Finance Advisors LLC Boosts Stock Position in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 8.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 255,963 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 20,963 shares during the quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $26,380,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of WMT. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Walmart by 28.8% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after acquiring an additional 21,939 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Walmart by 5.8% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $800,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the first quarter worth $565,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 70.3% during the 1st quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 7,467 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $656,000 after purchasing an additional 3,083 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 49.7% during the 1st quarter. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC now owns 113,601 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $9,973,000 after purchasing an additional 37,717 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently weighed in on WMT shares. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Wolfe Research began coverage on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, September 18th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $129.00 target price for the company. Thirty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $120.54.

Walmart Trading Down 1.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $110.90 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Walmart Inc. has a 52-week low of $79.81 and a 52-week high of $117.45. The stock has a market cap of $883.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.78, a PEG ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 0.64. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $107.89 and a 200-day moving average price of $102.30.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings results 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. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The company had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.58 EPS. Walmart’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.21, for a total value of $2,003,925.36. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 4,373,576 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $451,396,778.96. This trade represents a 0.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total transaction of $1,414,612.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 892,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. This trade represents a 1.45% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 127,828 shares of company stock worth $13,745,625. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s advertising business grew rapidly this quarter — ad sales jumped ~53%, helping lift margins and diversify the company’s profit mix, which could support higher long-term operating leverage. Walmart’s Ad Sales Jump 53%: Is Advertising Becoming a Profit Engine?
• Positive Sentiment: Broader retail strength from a record holiday shopping season (holiday sales topping $1T) is a tailwind for large discount retailers like Walmart and could support comps and market share in 2026. Holiday Sales Boom: 4 Retail Stocks Ready for 2026 Gains
• Negative Sentiment: A newly reported lawsuit is being called a major near-term headwind and is cited in market coverage as a key reason for the stock’s decline today; legal risk and potential liabilities are prompting investor caution. Walmart Stock Is Falling — New Lawsuit Is Hurting The Most
• Negative Sentiment: A bearish take projecting Walmart shares to $80 surfaced, which may amplify negative sentiment by highlighting valuation downside and feeding momentum selling. Walmart Stock To $80?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling by an EVP (transactions totaling roughly $1.97M across filings) has been reported; while insider sales aren’t proof of company problems, they often prompt short-term selling or concern among investors. Insider Selling: Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $1,508,193.75 in Stock Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $460,840.00 in Stock

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.