AGP Franklin LLC Has $1.37 Million Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

AGP Franklin LLC decreased its position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 44.6% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 13,318 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 10,733 shares during the period. AGP Franklin LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $1,373,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc raised its stake in shares of Walmart by 212.6% in the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the third quarter worth about $39,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the second quarter worth approximately $46,000. Finally, Quaker Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 200.0% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 486 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 972 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WMT has been the topic of several research reports. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective (up from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $123.00 price objective (up from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, November 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $126.00 target price (up previously from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, CICC Research started coverage on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, December 26th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price target for the company. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.20.

Walmart Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $116.94 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $113.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $105.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.80. The company has a market capitalization of $932.03 billion, a PE ratio of 40.89, a PEG ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $121.62.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced 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 net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The company had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.58 earnings per share. The business’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. Analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.17, for a total transaction of $2,313,804.72. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 4,274,856 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $509,434,589.52. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.99, for a total value of $1,574,868.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 727,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $87,251,328.45. This represents a 1.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 135,215 shares of company stock valued at $15,304,608. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues Walmart’s re-rating as a tech/advertising hybrid is sustaining buying even as executives sell, citing strong ad growth, AI deployment (Sparky) and durable market-share gains — a constructive fundamental narrative supporting higher valuation. Why Walmart Continues to Rally While Executives Sell the Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights rising AI adoption across Walmart’s tech, e‑commerce and operations, which could drive productivity and margin expansion if automation continues to reduce fulfilment costs. Walmart’s AI Adoption Rises
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded WMT to a Buy (Zacks Rank #2), which can attract flow from model-driven funds and near-term buyers who follow upgrades. Walmart (WMT) Upgraded to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart will be the title sponsor of “Walmart Saturday Showdown” for MLS, a marketing tie‑up that boosts brand reach and customer engagement around grocery and e‑commerce promotions. This is a modest but positive commercial initiative. Major League Soccer Unveils Walmart Saturday Showdown
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga’s note on options activity highlights increased derivatives flow — useful for sentiment and short‑term volatility signals, but not a standalone reason for a sustained directional move. Decoding Walmart’s Options Activity
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports document significant insider selling (including the outgoing CEO’s ~$2.3M sale), which can spook some investors despite management explanations tied to the leadership transition and routine diversification. Insider Selling: Walmart CEO Sells $2,313,804.72 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: 247WallSt published a negative quality study on Walmart that may feed headlines and short‑term sentiment pressure among retail investors concerned about service/quality metrics. Walmart Hammered in New Quality Study

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.