Chilton Capital Management LLC Has $65.18 Million Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Chilton Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 13.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 632,490 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 73,218 shares during the quarter. Walmart comprises about 2.2% of Chilton Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Chilton Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $65,184,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in WMT. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Walmart during the second quarter valued at approximately $5,367,770,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 9,648.7% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 11,486,374 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,123,138,000 after buying an additional 11,368,549 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Walmart by 1.4% during the 2nd 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. Amundi boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 23.5% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 19,493,644 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,902,775,000 after acquiring an additional 3,710,506 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AGF Management Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 1,176.6% during the 2nd quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 3,317,487 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $324,384,000 after acquiring an additional 3,057,612 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of Walmart stock opened at $117.64 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $113.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $105.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $937.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.13, a PEG ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $121.62.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm 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. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have recently commented on WMT. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $129.00 price objective (up previously from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.20.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues Walmart is rallying because core fundamentals (advertising growth, automation, e‑commerce gains), dividend durability and institutional buying are outweighing recent insider sales — a bullish narrative supporting higher valuation. Why Walmart Continues to Rally While Executives Sell the Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded WMT to a Rank #2 (Buy), signaling improving earnings expectations and giving the stock near-term analyst-driven support. Walmart (WMT) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and educational pieces (Zacks, MSN) reiterate Walmart’s long‑term value case — trade‑down resilience, consistent dividend increases and a pivot toward higher‑margin ad/tech revenue that can justify a premium multiple. Why Walmart (WMT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga flags elevated options activity — this can indicate directional bets or hedging by traders but is ambiguous until large, persistent positioning is confirmed. Decoding Walmart’s Options Activity: What’s the Big Picture?
• Neutral Sentiment: Personal finance pieces (Yahoo/MSN/Fool) highlighting long‑term returns and Walmart vs. Target comparisons keep retail investors focused on WMT as a defensive, stable holding; these stories support steady demand but are unlikely to cause big near‑term moves. If You Invested $1000 in Walmart a Decade Ago, This is How Much It’d Be Worth Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles that summarize broker commentary remind investors that sell‑side ratings and writeups can nudge flows, but the market reaction depends on conviction and breadth of analyst changes. Brokers Suggest Investing in Walmart (WMT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is the main bearish headline: CEO Doug McMillon sold ~19,416 shares (~$2.3M) and other execs have sold recently — this can spook retail investors even if it’s explained by leadership transition or diversification. Insider Selling: Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) CEO Sells $2,313,804.72 in Stock C Douglas Mcmillon Sells 19,416 Shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.17, for a total value of $2,313,804.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,274,856 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $509,434,589.52. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total transaction of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 727,155 shares in the company, valued at approximately $87,251,328.45. The trade was a 1.77% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 135,215 shares of company stock worth $15,304,608 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s 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.