GSA Capital Partners LLP Sells 35,856 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

GSA Capital Partners LLP trimmed its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 67.5% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 17,226 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 35,856 shares during the period. GSA Capital Partners LLP’s holdings in Walmart were worth $1,775,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Collier Financial bought a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Access Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart during the second quarter worth $26,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in Walmart in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc boosted its position in Walmart by 212.6% during the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth about $39,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Walmart Stock Down 3.8%

Shares of NASDAQ WMT opened at $128.85 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $118.78 and a 200-day moving average price of $108.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.03 trillion, a P/E ratio of 45.05, a P/E/G ratio of 5.12 and a beta of 0.65. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $79.81 and a 1 year high of $134.69.

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 business had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $175.15 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.26% and a return on equity of 21.31%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently commented on WMT shares. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Tigress Financial raised their price objective on shares of Walmart from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $129.00 price target (up from $122.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, CICC Research started coverage on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, December 26th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 price objective on the stock. Thirty-two 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 stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.44.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.27, for a total transaction of $2,445,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 506,764 shares in the company, valued at $61,962,034.28. The trade was a 3.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,274,856 shares in the company, valued at approximately $509,434,589.52. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 223,566 shares of company stock valued at $26,384,133 over the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect roughly an 11% jump in Q4 earnings, setting up upside if Walmart meets or beats estimates; that consensus optimism is a primary support for the stock into the report. Walmart expected to report an almost 11% gain in Q4 earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Market narratives highlight Walmart’s digital transformation (e‑commerce, ad business, and AI initiatives) and corporate changes (Nasdaq listing, new CEO) that support a higher multiple and longer‑term growth thesis. It’s Time to Get Ready for Walmart’s Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart is being used as the retail sector bellwether; its results will influence sentiment across discount and off‑price peers, so the stock’s move also reflects broader retail expectations rather than company‑specific news alone. 3 Discount Retail Stocks to Watch as Earnings Put Valuations to the Test
• Neutral Sentiment: WMT has surged ~20% in 2026, which can both attract momentum buyers and prompt short‑term profit‑taking that increases volatility into earnings. Walmart Stock Surges 20% in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns are prominent — some analysts and columnists call the shares expensive given current multiples; a conservative or mixed guidance could spark a sharp pullback. Walmart Shares Are Expensive AI Insurance
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff comparisons, margin pressures and sticky costs remain risks — even if comps get easier, higher costs or weaker-than-expected ad/e‑commerce margins could weigh on results and guidance. Walmart Earnings Preview: Tariff Compares Should Get Easier, But Valuation Still Quite Lofty

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.