Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC Buys 10,818 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC lifted its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 19.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 67,330 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,818 shares during the quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $6,946,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Walmart by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 431,817,510 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $42,223,116,000 after acquiring an additional 5,856,468 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 94,557,532 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $9,199,712,000 after purchasing an additional 263,718 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,367,770,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in Walmart by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 31,973,329 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,126,775,000 after purchasing an additional 1,098,342 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi raised its position in Walmart by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 19,493,644 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,902,775,000 after purchasing an additional 3,710,506 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Price Performance

WMT opened at $118.71 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $946.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.51, a PEG ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $121.62. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $112.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $104.88.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.58 earnings per share. The firm’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. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently commented on WMT. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Tigress Financial boosted their target price on shares of Walmart from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $128.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Thirty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.03.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total value of $1,127,862.96. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 536,312 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $64,459,339.28. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,388 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total transaction of $166,560.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 645,642 shares in the company, valued at approximately $77,477,040. The trade was a 0.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 135,215 shares of company stock worth $15,071,810. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target raises signal continued confidence in Walmart’s execution — Truist bumped its target to $127 (from $119), citing solid across-the-board performance and improving convenience options for customers. Walmart (WMT) Gets Price Target Hike Amid Expanding Convenience Alternatives
• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform and nudged its price target to $126, reflecting positive discussions with Walmart management (including AI/product leadership) and reinforcing buy-side sentiment. RBC Capital Retains an Outperform Rating on Walmart Inc. (WMT)
• Positive Sentiment: Digital momentum remains strong — Walmart reported ~27% digital sales growth in Q3 driven by faster delivery, marketplace expansion and member adoption, supporting revenue diversification and margin upside from ads and marketplace fees. WMT Sees Broad-Based Digital Gains: Is the 20%+ Growth Sustainable?
• Positive Sentiment: PhonePe IPO progress could unlock value — regulatory clearance in India moves the fintech (part-owned by Walmart) closer to a public listing, a potential catalyst for value realization. Walmart’s PhonePe Gets Regulatory OK for Indian IPO
• Positive Sentiment: Retail assortment wins (brand rollouts) and capital returns underpin long-term fundamentals — a national launch of Viking Revolution in 900 stores and a decade of ~$132B returned to shareholders (dividends + buybacks) support steady cash returns and merchandising strength. Fast-Growing Men’s Grooming Brand Viking Revolution Launches in 900 Walmart Locations Nationwide Walmart Investors Had A $130 Billion Decade
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview pieces and strategic experiments (e.g., higher-end home goods like a $1,699 espresso machine) highlight management’s efforts to attract higher-income shoppers, but near-term impact on margins/traffic is uncertain. Walmart earnings preview: What to expect Can a $1,699 Espresso Machine Help Walmart Challenge Amazon?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and analyst debate about sustainability of elevated growth rates (and how ETFs/sector moves affect Walmart exposure) create mixed near-term sentiment. Winners & Losers: The ETF Playbook to Glide Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — recent EVP stock sales totaling roughly $1.7M reported; while not uncommon, such sales can pressure sentiment and raise questions about near-term insider convictions. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $1,574,868.75 in Stock Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $166,560.00 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns and “is it overvalued?” commentary — rising multiples (current trailing P/E ~41.5) and some bearish takes have prompted debates about whether recent gains are priced for perfection. Walmart Stock Has Been a Big Winner Recently. But Is It Overvalued Now?

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.