Rede Wealth LLC Purchases New Position in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Rede Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 7,976 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $822,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 9,926 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,023,000 after acquiring an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Walmart by 1.1% during the second quarter. Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC now owns 8,707 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $851,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares in the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 2.1% during the second quarter. Meridian Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $470,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust increased its stake in Walmart by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Hickory Point Bank & Trust now owns 7,706 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $794,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Walmart by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,594 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $370,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Tigress Financial boosted their price target on shares of Walmart from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $135.00 target price (up from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $121.00 price target on shares of Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.03.

Walmart Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of WMT stock opened at $118.71 on Wednesday. The stock 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’s fifty day simple moving average is $112.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $104.88. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $79.81 and a 1 year high of $121.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24.

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

Key Walmart News

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?

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Donna Morris sold 9,384 shares of the 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 536,312 shares in the company, valued at $64,459,339.28. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,388 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 owned 645,642 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $77,477,040. This trade represents a 0.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 135,215 shares of company stock valued at $15,071,810. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Company 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.