Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Issues FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.750-2.850 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.940. The company issued revenue guidance of $738.2 billion-$745.3 billion. Walmart also updated its Q1 2027 guidance to 0.610-0.610 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WMT has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 price target (up from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Walmart from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $135.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, January 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $128.59.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT stock opened at $126.62 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $1.01 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.27, a PEG ratio of 4.93 and a beta of 0.65. Walmart has a 52-week low of $79.81 and a 52-week high of $134.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The company’s 50 day moving average is $119.05 and its 200 day moving average is $108.98.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The company had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $188.37 billion. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Walmart will post 2.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total value of $9,430,445.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 402,072 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,772,492.88. The trade was a 15.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.17, for a total transaction of $2,313,804.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 4,274,856 shares in the company, valued at $509,434,589.52. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 210,441 shares of company stock valued at $25,009,289 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results: Walmart reported $0.74 EPS (beat by $0.01) and revenue of $190.66B (above consensus). The quarter showed margin improvement and operating income gains, supporting the business-quality narrative. WSJ: Walmart Reports Strong Sales Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend hike: Board approved a 5% raise to an annual $0.99/share (53rd consecutive increase) — supports income investors and signals confidence in cash flow. BusinessWire: Dividend Increase
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line drivers: Global revenue +5.6% (4.9% cc), global e‑commerce +24%, and Walmart Connect advertising grew strongly — these secular growth engines (online fulfillment, marketplace, ads) underpin longer-term upside. BusinessWire: Revenue Growth & Segment Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying/analyst support: Several funds boosted WMT stakes, and DA Davidson reiterated a Buy with a $135 target — incremental demand and analyst backing can limit downside. TipRanks: Institutional Stake Increases StreetInsider: DA Davidson Reiterates Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: New CEO transition: This is John Furner’s first earnings cycle as CEO — investors are watching execution but the change is framed as “steady management,” so near-term impact is unclear. CNBC: Earnings Preview / New CEO
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2027 guidance below consensus: Walmart set FY2027 EPS at $2.75–2.85 versus a ~2.94 consensus — that shortfall is the main catalyst pressuring the stock (investors repricing near-term earnings).
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 guidance limited: Q1 EPS guided to $0.610 (flat range) — conservative near‑term outlook increases sensitivity to macro/consumer weakness.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and “priced-in” expectations: Shares have rallied (~year-to-date strength, $1T market cap), so some analysts warn the rally may be priced for perfection — guidance miss + rich multiple amplify downside risk. Seeking Alpha: Earnings Expectations / Valuation

Institutional Trading of Walmart

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WMT. Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.1% during the third quarter. Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. now owns 216,793 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $22,343,000 after purchasing an additional 10,525 shares during the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in Walmart by 28.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 98,150 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,868,000 after purchasing an additional 21,939 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in Walmart by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 91,341 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,931,000 after purchasing an additional 1,048 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 5.8% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,849 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $800,000 after buying an additional 485 shares during the period. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Walmart by 0.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,008 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,272,000 after buying an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% 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.