Arvest Bank Trust Division Has $50.50 Million Stock Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Arvest Bank Trust Division increased its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 15.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 453,262 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 60,304 shares during the quarter. Walmart accounts for about 2.7% of Arvest Bank Trust Division’s holdings, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. Arvest Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Walmart were worth $50,498,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Stockman Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Walmart by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Stockman Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,561 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $285,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Capstone Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Capstone Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,955 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $552,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the period. Ellenbecker Investment Group boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Ellenbecker Investment Group now owns 14,475 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,613,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. Matrix Trust Co boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 20.0% during the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 547 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $61,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Frazier Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 4.1% during the 4th quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,362 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $263,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Down 1.4%

WMT stock opened at $118.57 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $945.12 billion, a PE ratio of 41.60, a P/E/G ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.65. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $126.51 and its 200-day moving average is $120.41. Walmart Inc. has a twelve month low of $93.43 and a twelve month high of $135.15.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. The company had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.Walmart’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $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. Sell-side analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on WMT shares. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, March 6th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $137.00 price target (up from $130.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, May 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on Walmart from $125.00 to $137.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $138.71.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart is set to join the top 10 of the Russell 3000 during the June 2026 reconstitution, a sign of its large market footprint and institutional relevance. Walmart Joins Russell 3000 Elite As Investors Weigh Q1 Shakeup
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart launched a logistics program to streamline its distribution network, which could improve supplier flow, efficiency, and long-term operating performance. Walmart Debuts Program to Streamline Distribution Network
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to point to Walmart’s expanding higher-margin “second P&L” businesses, including advertising, marketplace fees, and membership income, which support the stock’s long-term growth case. Walmart price target lowered by UBS as Q1 results miss elevated expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart’s Q1 revenue rose 7.3% to $177.8 billion, and global e-commerce jumped 26%, showing that customer demand and digital growth remain strong. Walmart’s Q1 Sales Jump 7.3%: Can E-commerce Sustain 26% Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart is drawing increased investor attention as a trending stock, reflecting elevated trading interest after earnings. Walmart Inc. (WMT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports highlight that Walmart’s shares have pulled back sharply after Q1 because fuel and other costs are squeezing margins and management’s outlook came in below expectations. Walmart Sinks 8.1% Post Q1 Earnings: Exit WMT Stock or Stay Put?
• Negative Sentiment: UBS lowered its price target on Walmart after the quarter, reinforcing concerns that investor expectations had gotten too high. Walmart price target lowered by UBS as Q1 results miss elevated expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Walmart issued a nationwide recall for Blackstone parmesan ranch seasoning over a fatal infection risk, creating a reputational and product-safety overhang. Walmart issues nationwide recall for Blackstone parmesan ranch seasoning over fatal infection risk

Insider Activity at Walmart

In related news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.21, for a total transaction of $2,566,989.36. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,193,995 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $554,488,078.95. This trade represents a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.08, for a total value of $1,628,550.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 661,037 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $82,021,470.96. The trade was a 1.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 126,008 shares of company stock valued at $15,896,715 in the last ninety days. 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.