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NASDAQ · WMT
Walmart Inc.
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
$129.17
Up+$4.31 (+3.45%)
Updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:43 AM
SID Score
7.0/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
40/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 921.18B
- P/E ratio
- 40.21
- Dividend yield
- 0.89%
- 52-week range
- $102.15 – $135.16
- Volume
- 29.31M
- Avg. volume
- 20.78M
Price performance · WMT
WMT price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Nov 4, 2026
WMT closed at $129.17 after 21 trading sessions, up 19.42% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $129.17
- Period change
- +19.42%
- Period low
- $108.16
- Period high
- $129.17
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | $127.00 | $130.94 | $125.84 | $129.17 | 29.31M |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $126.69 | $126.85 | $124.55 | $124.86 | 21.18M |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $124.095 | $127.94 | $124.095 | $127.69 | 27.68M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $123.14 | $124.51 | $122.75 | $123.51 | 29.78M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $120.74 | $121.72 | $119.66 | $121.25 | 16.05M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $118.425 | $119.28 | $118.1118 | $118.77 | 14.46M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $119.66 | $120.061 | $118.76 | $119.32 | 15.71M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $119.65 | $121.77 | $119.555 | $120.29 | 16.18M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $121.58 | $122.40 | $119.12 | $119.89 | 18.6M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $119.44 | $121.18 | $117.83 | $121.12 | 28.35M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $116.90 | $118.155 | $116.63 | $117.80 | 17.94M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $120.405 | $120.50 | $117.47 | $117.85 | 21.84M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $118.41 | $119.275 | $118.05 | $118.70 | 16.26M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $118.07 | $119.48 | $118.07 | $118.81 | 20.62M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $120.00 | $121.38 | $117.75 | $117.87 | 32.05M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $113.74 | $116.24 | $113.38 | $116.16 | 25.91M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $114.21 | $114.825 | $112.21 | $112.28 | 17.68M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $111.50 | $113.14 | $111.305 | $113.08 | 13.94M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $110.00 | $111.51 | $109.9307 | $111.35 | 11.85M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $108.60 | $111.13 | $108.44 | $110.56 | 23.77M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $107.535 | $108.80 | $107.40 | $108.16 | 16.14M |
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Company profile
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.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $123.76
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 27
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | — |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | — |
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Walmart Inc. Stock Performance
Walmart Inc. shares closed at $124.86, reflecting a daily gain of approximately 0.95% per SID market data. The stock has demonstrated strong momentum across multiple timeframes, rising 22.47% over the past month, 14.47% over the trailing three months, and 13.28% over the past year. WMT currently trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $110.71 and its 200-day moving average of $118.81, indicating sustained bullish technical positioning. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 83.6, placing the stock firmly in overbought territory according to traditional technical thresholds. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 20.78 million shares, according to Massive/Polygon data. Walmart's market capitalization has reached $921.18 billion, and the stock maintains a relatively low beta of 0.641, underscoring its defensive characteristics relative to the broader market during periods of elevated volatility.
Walmart Inc. Valuation Analysis
Walmart Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.21, a notable premium relative to the broader Consumer Defensive sector, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.35, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not proportionally support its elevated P/E multiple based on traditional growth-adjusted metrics. The price-to-book ratio registers at 9.59, reflecting a substantial premium to book value according to SEC filings. Despite these premium valuation multiples, Walmart maintains a dividend yield of approximately 0.79%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. The company's $921.18 billion market capitalization positions it among the most valuable publicly traded retailers globally. These valuation metrics indicate the market is pricing in significant forward expectations for Walmart's operational execution, including e-commerce expansion, advertising revenue growth, and margin improvement initiatives that management has highlighted in recent disclosures.
Smart Money Activity for WMT
Walmart Inc. registers a composite smart money score of 40 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership and confidence among major fund managers as documented in 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, with SEC Form 4 filings revealing 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 9 purchases and 11 sales. The slight tilt toward insider selling tempers the otherwise strong institutional backing. Dark pool activity registers at 9.3 out of 25, suggesting moderate off-exchange trading interest. Congressional trading activity scores 5.7 out of 25, indicating limited but present activity among disclosed congressional portfolios. The divergence between maximum institutional conviction and minimal insider scoring creates a mixed composite reading, with institutional holders maintaining strong positions while company insiders have modestly reduced exposure through recent transactions filed with the SEC.
Walmart Inc. Earnings Outlook
Walmart Inc. delivered a positive earnings surprise in its most recently reported quarter, posting actual earnings per share of $0.81 versus the consensus estimate of $0.74, representing a $0.07 beat per company earnings reports. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $0.66 for the upcoming quarter ending May 2026, followed by $0.74 for the August 2026 quarter, and $0.64 for the November 2026 quarter, according to consensus analyst estimates. The sequential earnings trajectory implies a seasonal pattern consistent with Walmart's historical reporting cadence, with the August quarter typically reflecting stronger summer and back-to-school demand cycles. The most recent earnings beat of approximately 9.5% above consensus demonstrates management's ability to exceed market expectations. Investors and analysts will monitor whether Walmart can sustain this outperformance trend as it navigates evolving consumer spending patterns and ongoing operational efficiency initiatives across its global retail footprint.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for WMT
Wall Street analysts maintain a decidedly bullish stance on Walmart Inc., with recent coverage actions reinforcing positive sentiment per SID consensus data. On October 20, 2026, Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating, while Deutsche Bank upgraded WMT from Hold to Buy on October 15, marking the most notable recent rating change among covering analysts. Mizuho maintained its Outperform rating on September 29, and both BTIG and DA Davidson reiterated Buy ratings on September 10 according to Wall Street analyst reports. The Deutsche Bank upgrade is particularly significant as it represents a directional shift in conviction rather than a simple maintenance of existing coverage. Across these five most recent analyst actions, all five reflect Buy or Outperform equivalent ratings, with zero Hold or Sell recommendations among them. This unanimous bullish positioning suggests broad institutional confidence in Walmart's strategic direction, operational execution, and competitive positioning within the Consumer Defensive sector heading into upcoming quarterly results.
