Walmart Inc. $WMT Shares Sold by Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC

Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC cut its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 13.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 53,047 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 8,412 shares during the period. Walmart accounts for 1.6% of Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $6,593,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Tower View Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Walmart by 24.8% in the first quarter. Tower View Wealth Management LLC now owns 11,407 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,418,000 after buying an additional 2,266 shares during the last quarter. First American Bank grew its position in shares of Walmart by 1.5% in the 1st quarter. First American Bank now owns 192,877 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $23,971,000 after acquiring an additional 2,818 shares in the last quarter. William B. Walkup & Associates Inc. grew its position in shares of Walmart by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. William B. Walkup & Associates Inc. now owns 73,839 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $9,177,000 after acquiring an additional 969 shares in the last quarter. Chatterton & Associates Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 35.8% in the 1st quarter. Chatterton & Associates Inc. now owns 3,582 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $463,000 after acquiring an additional 945 shares during the last quarter. Finally, 25 LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.6% in the 1st quarter. 25 LLC now owns 8,170 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,015,000 after acquiring an additional 431 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.19, for a total value of $342,751.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 574,953 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,953,695.07. This trade represents a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total value of $1,435,203.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 125,067 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 100,730 shares of company stock worth $12,444,624 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ WMT opened at $115.69 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $94.23 and a 12-month high of $135.15. The company has a market cap of $920.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.32 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $123.74 and its 200 day simple moving average is $122.17.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.66. The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently issued reports on WMT. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Truist Financial set a $140.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Craig Hallum set a $150.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, March 6th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $150.00 price target (up from $145.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $138.85.

Trending Headlines about Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts said Walmart’s reported deal for Vibe.co strengthens its advertising strategy and could support long-term revenue growth, helping investors see the company as more than just a low-margin retailer. Prediction: Walmart Will Rejoin the $1 Trillion Club by 2027. Here’s Why It’s a Great Buy Now.
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is expanding Shapermint into 1,600 more stores nationwide, adding another growth initiative outside core grocery sales and reinforcing its push into higher-margin apparel and lifestyle categories. Walmart (WMT) Expands Shapermint Into 1,600 More Stores Nationwide
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting Walmart’s long-term scale and growth prospects suggests the stock remains attractive for investors who believe its advertising, marketplace, and omnichannel businesses can expand profits over time. Walmart vs. Target: Which Stock Offers Better Long-Term Value?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles compared Walmart with rivals like Target and Amazon, reflecting investor focus on competitive positioning rather than a clear new catalyst for earnings. Walmart Wants to Turn the Living Room Into a Storefront
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer by GMV and commentary that Walmart has fallen out of the $1 trillion club may weigh on sentiment, but these were framed more as strategic context than immediate fundamental damage. Amazon Unseats Walmart as Top US Retailer

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.