Coldstream Capital Management Inc. Acquires 4,118 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Coldstream Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 151,961 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,118 shares during the quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $15,661,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of WMT. Collier Financial purchased a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP purchased a new position in Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Roble Belko & Company Inc increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 212.6% in the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WMT has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Erste Group Bank reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $150.00 price objective on Walmart in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Tigress Financial set a $150.00 target price on Walmart and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.76.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is being recognized as a practical AI leader in retail—deploying inventory self‑healing, route optimization and a generative shopping assistant that raises average order value and trims costs; these initiatives support margins and long‑term growth.
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s international segment showed strength in Q4 fiscal 2026 (roughly 7.5% sales growth and ~17% e‑commerce growth), providing another growth lever outside the US that can help offset domestic pressures. Walmart’s International Business Shows Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership transition has been orderly; management is pushing AI and omnichannel execution that management expects will drive operating income and sales growth, which reassures long‑term investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart goes ex‑dividend on March 20 with a boosted payout; the headline dividend supports income investors, though some pieces debate sustainability. Walmart Is About to Pay a Boosted Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: WMT is drawing heavy retail investor attention and appears on multiple “trending” and comparison writeups; this increases volume and sentiment volatility but is not a direct catalyst. Walmart Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Amazon announced faster 1‑hour and 3‑hour delivery in US cities—heightening competition in same‑day/ultra‑fast delivery where Walmart has been investing. Faster Amazon service can pressure Walmart’s online share and margins in urban markets. Amazon launches 1-hour shipping in US cities
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts note Walmart trades at a premium valuation versus history/peers given its growth profile (e‑commerce, ads and omnichannel gains); concerns that the stock is “rich” make it vulnerable to any negative surprise or competitive threat. Walmart’s Valuation Looks Rich

Walmart Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $125.08 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $123.64 and its 200-day moving average price is $112.47. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $134.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $996.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.69 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.66 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be given a $0.2475 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s payout ratio is presently 36.13%.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $126.71, for a total transaction of $2,460,201.36. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,023,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $509,780,812.39. This represents a 0.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $129.10, for a total transaction of $1,694,437.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 591,084 shares in the company, valued at $76,308,944.40. This represents a 2.17% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 278,278 shares of company stock valued at $33,974,118. 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.