Strengthening Families & Communities LLC Acquires 32,362 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Strengthening Families & Communities LLC boosted its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 872.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 36,072 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 32,362 shares during the period. Walmart accounts for approximately 0.8% of Strengthening Families & Communities LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 28th biggest holding. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $3,681,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Walmart by 28.8% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after buying an additional 21,939 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Walmart by 5.8% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $800,000 after buying an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Peterson Wealth Management raised its holdings in Walmart by 3.5% in the 1st quarter. Peterson Wealth Management now owns 50,307 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,416,000 after acquiring an additional 1,715 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,272,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Penobscot Investment Management Company Inc. raised its position in Walmart by 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Penobscot Investment Management Company Inc. now owns 74,577 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $7,292,000 after buying an additional 2,402 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Stock Performance

WMT stock opened at $124.06 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $114.88 and a 200 day moving average price of $106.31. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $124.20. The company has a market capitalization of $988.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.38, a PEG ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 0.66. 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 posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share (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 analyst estimates 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 quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.58 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart+ membership continued double‑digit growth and reached 28.4 million members in January, with ~12% YoY growth on a three‑month rolling basis — a sign of improving recurring revenue and customer engagement. Walmart+ Paid Membership Program Continued Double-Digit Growth in January
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively rate WMT as an average “Moderate Buy,” which can support further buying interest from funds and retail investors. Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators single out Walmart as a steady performer — one analyst called WMT a “quiet sleeper” that continues to move higher, which can attract momentum and dividend‑seeking investors. The Big 3: GE, WMT, COF
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership update: John Furner was promoted to Walmart’s global CEO after running U.S. operations; his internal progression suggests continuity rather than radical strategic shifts. Investors often view internal promotions as lower risk. Who is John Furner, Walmart’s new CEO?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage contrasts Walmart’s continuation approach with Target’s need for reinvention — placing Walmart in a steadier operational position, though not necessarily implying rapid upside. For the New Walmart and Target CEOs, It’s ‘Continuation’ vs. ‘Reinvention’

Insider Activity at Walmart

In related news, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 727,155 shares in the company, valued at approximately $87,251,328.45. This represents a 1.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Daniel Danker sold 4,365 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.19, for a total transaction of $524,629.35. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 238,583 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,675,290.77. The trade was a 1.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 133,015 shares of company stock worth $15,082,012 in the last quarter. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on WMT shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price target for the company. in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Mizuho set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. DA Davidson set a $130.00 price target on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $123.00 price target (up previously from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.37.

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.