Canvas Wealth Advisors LLC Buys 4,332 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Canvas Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 19.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 26,214 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 4,332 shares during the quarter. Canvas Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $2,926,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Collier Financial purchased a new position in shares of Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP purchased a new stake in Walmart in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc raised its holdings in Walmart by 212.6% in the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Price Performance

WMT opened at $123.06 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $124.23 and a 200-day moving average price of $113.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The firm has a market cap of $981.08 billion, a PE ratio of 44.91, a P/E/G ratio of 4.55 and a beta of 0.66. 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, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.07% and a return on equity of 21.44%. Walmart’s revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.66 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.2475 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.13%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.46, for a total transaction of $1,214,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 108,294 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,153,389.24. This trade represents a 8.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the business’s 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 transaction, the director owned 4,023,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $509,780,812.39. The trade was a 0.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 274,278 shares of company stock valued at $33,605,809. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $140.00 target price (up from $130.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Argus upgraded shares of Walmart to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. HSBC cut shares of Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $122.00 to $131.00 in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $147.00 price objective (up from $120.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.76.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies and media coverage are positioning Walmart as an AI frontrunner in retail — investors see this as evidence Walmart can improve margins, personalize merchandising and speed operations, supporting the stock’s move higher. Walmart Emerging As Frontrunner — Article
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis highlighting Walmart’s rapid e‑commerce transformation (a “$100B online” narrative) signals continued top-line growth and higher-margin sales mix over time — a key bullish thesis for investors. Walmart’s Second Act — Article
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer reiterated Walmart’s defensive appeal if consumers retrench (e.g., oil-price driven slowdown), reinforcing its role as a defensive retail holding that can outperform in slower economies. Cramer on Walmart — Article
• Positive Sentiment: Product and assortment moves — e.g., a partnership to sell The Farmer’s Dog human‑grade pet meals in stores and online — support higher-margin category expansion and help attract premium shoppers. Walmart Taps The Farmer’s Dog — Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical/strategic notes (Dow Jones/MarketBeat pieces) point to a “buy point” amid market weakness, which may encourage technical buying but doesn’t change fundamentals. Dow Jones Buy Point — Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry logistics news (FedEx adding same‑day options) is a mixed read — it increases delivery options for consumers but also intensifies last‑mile competition that Walmart must manage. FedEx Same-Day Delivery — Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data appears inconsistent (zero shares reported) and offers no clear signal to traders at present.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst pushback and a Seeking Alpha piece argue mounting headwinds and a stretched valuation warrant caution — reminders that WMT’s premium multiple (high P/E) leaves limited room for execution misses. Seeking Alpha Downgrade — Article
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder law firm Berger Montague opened an investigation into the board over alleged deceptive pay practices for Spark drivers — this governance/legal probe could be a reputational and potential financial overhang if it escalates. Berger Montague Investigation — Article

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.