Archer Investment Corp Has $2.11 Million Stake in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Archer Investment Corp cut its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 26.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,506 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 7,432 shares during the period. Archer Investment Corp’s holdings in Walmart were worth $2,113,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Activest Wealth Management lifted its stake in Walmart by 165.8% in the 3rd quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 5,032 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $519,000 after acquiring an additional 3,139 shares in the last quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1.6% in the third quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 34,887 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,595,000 after purchasing an additional 564 shares during the last quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Walmart by 3.5% in the third quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 47,567 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,902,000 after purchasing an additional 1,604 shares in the last quarter. Flossbach Von Storch SE boosted its holdings in Walmart by 0.5% during the third quarter. Flossbach Von Storch SE now owns 412,285 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $42,490,000 after purchasing an additional 2,163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 34.1% during the third quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 9,642 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $994,000 after purchasing an additional 2,451 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 238,583 shares in the company, valued at $28,675,290.77. This trade represents a 1.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, SVP David Chojnowski sold 7,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.65, for a total transaction of $746,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 136,289 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,535,221.85. The trade was a 4.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 135,215 shares of company stock worth $15,304,608. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is accelerating its healthcare strategy by elevating 3,000 pharmacy technician roles and raising average wages (from $22 to $28/hr), positioning the company to grow pharmacy and digital health services — a higher‑margin revenue stream that supports long‑term growth. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s broader tech push (AI, e‑commerce automation and advertising) continues to be a market thesis for higher valuation and margin expansion — analysts highlight rising AI adoption that could boost productivity and profitability. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Brand and customer engagement initiatives (e.g., the Major League Soccer “Walmart Saturday Showdown” sponsorship) support visibility and traffic, helping sustain sales momentum and higher‑income shopper mix. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership change: CEO Doug McMillon’s announced retirement is a material governance event but was expected and managed as a planned transition; investors will watch execution under the new CEO rather than react immediately. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is generally constructive (some firms reiterate buys), and MarketBeat notes that insider sales amid the leadership handover look like scheduled/diversification transactions rather than a sell signal — but perception varies among investors. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Some quality and reputation studies have criticized Walmart on product/service quality metrics, which could pressure foot traffic or brand perception if amplified. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider stock sales (covered in media) remain a headline risk — even if sales appear linked to the leadership transition, they can trigger short‑term investor caution. Article Title

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have commented on WMT. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $126.00 target price (up previously from $123.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $129.00 price target (up previously from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Thirty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.20.

Walmart Stock Down 0.3%

Walmart stock opened at $116.57 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $113.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $105.71. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market cap of $929.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.76, a P/E/G ratio of 4.99 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $79.81 and a twelve month high of $121.62.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior 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 expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

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.