McGuire Investment Group LLC Sells 16,356 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

McGuire Investment Group LLC reduced its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 10.1% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 145,020 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 16,356 shares during the quarter. Walmart makes up about 1.7% of McGuire Investment Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. McGuire Investment Group LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $14,946,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Penobscot Investment Management Company Inc. boosted its holdings in Walmart by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Penobscot Investment Management Company Inc. now owns 74,814 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $7,710,000 after purchasing an additional 237 shares during the period. Fountainhead AM LLC raised its position in shares of Walmart by 10.7% in the third quarter. Fountainhead AM LLC now owns 2,544 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $262,000 after buying an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Walmart by 17.0% in the third quarter. Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,764 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $697,000 after buying an additional 984 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Management Partners LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 1.0% during the third quarter. Wealth Management Partners LLC now owns 16,165 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,666,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the period. Finally, Western Financial Corp CA grew its position in Walmart by 39.7% during the third quarter. Western Financial Corp CA now owns 32,217 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,320,000 after buying an additional 9,148 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of NASDAQ WMT opened at $112.76 on Monday. Walmart Inc. has a one year low of $79.81 and a one year high of $117.45. 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 firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $108.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $103.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $898.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.43, a PEG ratio of 5.21 and a beta of 0.66.

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. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.58 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Walmart news, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,425 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total transaction of $166,725.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 641,363 shares in the company, valued at $75,039,471. This represents a 0.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP John D. Rainey sold 2,200 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.23, for a total value of $244,706.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 617,318 shares in the company, valued at approximately $68,664,281.14. This represents a 0.36% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 125,628 shares of company stock valued at $13,690,065 over the last three months. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WMT has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Tigress Financial raised their price target on Walmart from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $123.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 target price (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $122.00 price objective (up previously from $118.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two 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 stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $120.69.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes WMT settled higher on the session, reflecting positive investor reaction to recent company performance and the market’s appetite for defensive retail names. Walmart (WMT) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: The Motley Fool’s “7 Reasons to Buy WMT” highlights Walmart’s grocery-led revenue ( >50% of sales) and double-digit e-commerce growth — factors supporting durable, predictable cash flow and upside to market share in retail. 7 Reasons to Buy WMT Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow
• Positive Sentiment: A separate Fool piece reiterates Walmart’s diversified retail footprint and low-price positioning as long-term competitive advantages that support steady performance and dividend durability. 3 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow
• Positive Sentiment: Benzinga’s retrospective on a $100 investment over five years underscores strong long-term shareholder returns, reinforcing buy-and-hold sentiment among income and value investors. Here’s How Much $100 Invested In Walmart 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat flags that defensive names (including WMT) may be “crowded” entering 2026 — a reminder that some upside is already priced in and that macro shifts could swing performance. Are These 3 Leading Defensive Stocks Too Crowded Heading Into 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: A MarketBeat roundup and a Motley Fool list that mention WMT among dividend/defensive picks reinforce its income/defensive appeal but don’t add fresh catalysts beyond valuation and yield considerations. Bullseye Bounce: Toms Capital Takes a Stake in Target (WMT)
• Negative Sentiment: Activist activity at peer Target (Toms Capital stake) could intensify competition or prompt industry consolidation moves; that dynamic is a downside risk for Walmart’s market-share and margin outlook if it leads to more aggressive pricing or capital allocation by rivals. Bullseye Bounce: Toms Capital Takes a Stake in Target (WMT)

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.