NASDAQ · WMT
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
$107.59
Up+$0.32 (+0.30%)
Updated Sep 25, 2026, 7:53 PM
SID Score
5.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
50/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
WMT closed at $107.59 after 20 trading sessions, up 4.83% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $111.17 | $111.17 | $107.51 | $107.59 | 26.17M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $110.215 | $111.23 | $109.49 | $110.53 | 22.77M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $108.12 | $110.1869 | $107.61 | $110.12 | 19.37M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $106.16 | $107.7599 | $106.08 | $107.44 | 23.98M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $106.24 | $107.715 | $106.17 | $106.73 | 45.34M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $106.15 | $106.79 | 19.22M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $108.315 | $108.675 | $107.45 | $107.50 | 15.15M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $108.61 | $109.24 | $107.86 | $108.09 | 19.32M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $108.08 | $109.735 | $108.00 | $109.08 | 23.88M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $106.20 | $107.21 | $105.715 | $107.15 | 17.07M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $106.17 | $107.155 | $105.59 | $105.73 | 17.17M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $105.69 | $106.145 | $105.16 | $105.83 | 15.46M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $106.78 | $106.90 | $105.66 | $106.05 | 22.66M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $108.20 | $109.23 | $106.93 | $107.14 | 20.54M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $106.415 | $109.35 | $106.02 | $108.42 | 25.54M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $105.97 | $106.78 | $105.46 | $106.09 | 25.18M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $105.11 | $106.64 | $104.66 | $105.92 | 22.07M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $103.08 | $104.987 | $102.84 | $104.87 | 34.19M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $103.09 | $103.395 | $102.5003 | $103.09 | 19.42M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $103.61 | $103.75 | $102.27 | $102.63 | 29.82M |
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WMT research
Company profile and research snapshot.
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $680 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2025 sales), Walmart International (18%), and Sam's Club (14%). Within the US, nearly 60% of its $465 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Tigress Financial | Buy | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Outperform | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
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Yahoo · Sep 25, 2026
Costco just posted one of its strongest quarters in years while its stock quietly bled lower for twelve months, and now one of Wall Street's most respected firms sees a setup that almost no one is talking about.
SeekingAlpha · Sep 25, 2026
Walmart (WMT) outlook: defensive grocery, e-commerce, ads & memberships support growthâbut rich 38x P/E, weaker FCF and risks argue caution.
Yahoo · Sep 25, 2026
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.
Yahoo · Sep 25, 2026
Retail giant Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of Jim Cramer’s favorite stocks primarily due to the firm’s ability to lower prices and compete at scale. With the current inflationary wave gripping the United States, Cramer discussed the role that the firm could play in keeping prices down and create long term value: “That’s why I […]
Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
Walmart Inc. shares closed at $107.59, registering a daily gain of approximately 0.95%, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock has risen $3.79, reflecting a short-term recovery. However, the broader trajectory remains negative, with WMT declining 7.12% over the past three months and losing 4.24% year-over-year. The stock currently trades below both its 50-day moving average of $109.62 and its 200-day moving average of $120.38, indicating sustained downward momentum relative to longer-term trends, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The 14-day RSI stands at 65.3, approaching but not yet reaching overbought territory. Walmart's beta of 0.641 underscores its historically lower volatility compared to the broader market, consistent with its Consumer Defensive sector classification. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 20.8 million shares, supporting robust liquidity for the $921.2 billion market-cap company.
Walmart Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.21, a notable premium for a Consumer Defensive sector name, according to SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.35, suggesting that the stock's earnings multiple significantly exceeds its expected earnings growth rate, per SEC filings and consensus estimates. The price-to-book ratio registers at 9.59, reflecting the market's valuation of Walmart's assets at nearly ten times their book value. These metrics collectively position Walmart at elevated valuation levels relative to traditional retail peers. The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.79%, providing modest income to shareholders but trailing broader market averages. With a market capitalization of $921.2 billion, Walmart remains one of the largest publicly traded companies globally. The current valuation metrics indicate the market is pricing in expectations for sustained revenue growth and margin expansion from the company's e-commerce and advertising segments.
Walmart Inc. carries a composite smart money score of 47 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional ownership sentiment scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust and sustained institutional conviction in the stock. In contrast, the insider activity score is notably low at 4.4 out of 25, driven by a pronounced sell-side imbalance. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, of which 19 were sales and only 1 was a purchase. This heavy insider selling pattern warrants monitoring, though it may reflect routine diversification or pre-planned 10b5-1 trading activity rather than directional conviction. Dark pool activity scores 9.5 out of 25, suggesting below-average non-exchange trading interest. Congressional trading activity registers at 7.6 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings and congressional disclosure data. The divergence between strong institutional support and weak insider sentiment creates a mixed positioning picture for WMT.
Walmart Inc. most recently reported quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, surpassing the consensus analyst estimate of $0.74 by $0.07, representing a positive surprise of approximately 9.5%, according to company earnings reports. This beat reflects continued operational execution across the retailer's domestic and international segments. Looking ahead, analysts estimate earnings of $0.66 per share for each of the next two upcoming quarters, per consensus projections. The subsequent quarter carries an estimate of $0.74 per share. The sequential step-up in estimates from $0.66 to $0.74 suggests analysts anticipate seasonal strength in the later reporting period. Walmart's next earnings release is expected on May 22, 2026. The company's ability to sustain its beat cadence remains a focal point for investors, particularly as the elevated P/E ratio of 40.21 requires consistent earnings delivery to justify current valuation levels.
Wall Street analysts maintain a uniformly positive stance on Walmart Inc., with all recent coverage actions reiterating bullish ratings, according to Wall Street analyst reports. On September 10, 2026, both BTIG and DA Davidson reiterated Buy ratings on WMT. Tigress Financial maintained its Buy rating on August 31, while Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an Outperform rating on August 21. Wells Fargo also reaffirmed its Overweight rating on August 21. Notably, none of these five most recent analyst actions represented upgrades or downgrades; all were reiterations of existing positive positions, per SID consensus data. The absence of any Hold or Sell ratings among recent coverage suggests broad institutional confidence in Walmart's strategic direction, including its investments in e-commerce, advertising, and membership services. The sustained bullish consensus stands in contrast to the stock's 4.24% year-over-year decline and current trading position below key moving averages, highlighting a potential disconnect between analyst sentiment and recent price action.
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