Triglav Investments D.O.O. boosted its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 19.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 296,023 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 48,400 shares during the period. Walmart makes up 2.1% of Triglav Investments D.O.O.’s holdings, making the stock its 12th largest position. Triglav Investments D.O.O.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $32,979,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Collier Financial acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new position in Walmart during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
WMT has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 target price (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Telsey Advisory Group boosted their price target on Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, May 18th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 price target (up from $145.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $138.85.
Key Stories Impacting Walmart
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Sam’s Club reported strong member engagement, with its Member’s Mark community topping 150,000 participants, highlighting growth in Walmart’s warehouse-club business and its ability to build loyalty around private-label products. Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Community Surges to Over 150000 Participants
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary from market watchers suggested Walmart’s recent pullback could be a buying opportunity, with analysts still pointing to meaningful upside versus current trading levels. Why the Walmart Dip Is the Best Buying Opportunity of 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Walmart was highlighted in a value-comparison piece versus Kroger, reinforcing ongoing investor interest in the stock as a defensive retail name rather than signaling a clear catalyst. KR vs. WMT Which Stock Is the Better Value Option
- Neutral Sentiment: Walmart’s name came up in broader coverage about slower consumer spending and inflation, which may support its value-oriented positioning but also underscores a cautious macro backdrop. Amazon and Walmart Turn to Platform Economics as Consumer Spending Slows
- Negative Sentiment: Reports of executive departures during Walmart’s leadership transition may raise concerns about stability as the company prepares for a CEO change. Walmart Faces Executive Departures Amid Leadership Transition
- Negative Sentiment: Two senior insiders sold shares, including EVP Latriece Watkins and Director C. Douglas McMillon, which can weigh on sentiment even though McMillon’s sale was made under a pre-arranged trading plan. Insider trade: Latriece Watkins Insider trade: C Douglas Mcmillon
Walmart Stock Down 2.6%
Walmart stock opened at $115.75 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $93.43 and a fifty-two week high of $135.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. The company has a market cap of $922.64 billion, a PE ratio of 40.61, a PEG ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.65. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $126.11 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $120.61.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $174.84 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.61 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Walmart
In other news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total value of $2,303,320.08. Following the sale, the director owned 4,174,579 shares in the company, valued at $495,230,306.77. This represents a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 11,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.97, for a total value of $1,308,670.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 120,203 shares in the company, valued at $14,300,550.91. The trade was a 8.38% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 137,008 shares of company stock valued at $17,048,504. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Walmart Profile
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.
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