Anchor Investment Management LLC Sells 4,851 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

Posted by Brenda Bartman on Sep 15th, 2026

Walmart logo Anchor Investment Management LLC lessened its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 6.6% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 68,779 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 4,851 shares during the quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $7,790,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart in the first quarter valued at about $29,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Sankala Group LLC bought a new position in Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new position in Walmart in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Trading Down 0.9%

WMT traded down $0.99 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $108.09. 19,296,868 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 25,471,861. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $110.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $118.71. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $98.88 and a 1-year high of $135.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $857.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.02, a P/E/G ratio of 4.09 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $187.94 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $186.64 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.The firm’s revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.68 earnings per share. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on WMT shares. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $128.00 target price (down from $137.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Walmart from $137.00 to $131.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, September 10th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $120.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, August 31st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.88.

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Key Stories Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

Positive Sentiment: Walmart is broadening its online marketplace with third-party products such as ADT Blu DIY home-security kits and RocketSports-1 activewear. The expanded assortment could increase customer engagement, marketplace sales and fee revenue. What Is Walmart Telling Investors With Its Broader Online Product Range?
Positive Sentiment: Walmart+ is adding more than 4,000 Citgo locations to its fuel-savings program, expanding a benefit that may improve membership retention and attract budget-conscious shoppers while fuel prices are elevated. Walmart+ Expands Gas Savings Program as Fuel Prices Surge
Positive Sentiment: Walmart continues to expand delivery through store-based fulfillment and a new Papa John’s partnership. Faster delivery and additional restaurant orders could strengthen digital engagement and help Walmart gain market share. Walmart Delivery Push Gains Momentum with Papa John’s Partnership
Neutral Sentiment: Walmart’s advertising business has been identified by Goldman Sachs as a high-margin contributor, supporting the company’s broader retail-media strategy. However, the articles provide limited detail on the immediate earnings impact. Walmart’s Ad Business Stands Out as High Margin Contributor
Neutral Sentiment: Walmart recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, with revenue up 5.9% year over year, while digital growth and its outlook remain supportive. Analysts caution that higher operating costs and heavier capital spending could limit near-term profit expansion. Walmart Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates but Can Higher Costs Limit Upside?
Negative Sentiment: Walmart’s valuation remains demanding, with commentary citing a forward earnings multiple near 35 times. Higher costs and increased investment leave less room for execution disappointments, limiting near-term upside. Should Investors Buy Walmart Stock as Growth Meets a Rich Valuation?
Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer said Target is currently performing better than Walmart and suggested Walmart may be giving customers larger discounts, a strategy that could pressure margins and weigh on investor sentiment. Jim Cramer Says Target’s Doing Better than Walmart Right Now

Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart

In other news, EVP Daniel Danker sold 50,644 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.35, for a total transaction of $5,335,345.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 201,672 shares in the company, valued at $21,246,145.20. This represents a 20.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Christopher Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total transaction of $308,386.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $60,523,730.02. This represents a 0.51% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 67,879 shares of company stock valued at $7,235,277. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Walmart

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Walmart Inc is a multinational retail and technology company that operates supercenters, discount stores, neighborhood markets, e-commerce platforms and membership warehouse clubs. Its merchandise includes groceries, apparel, electronics, home goods, health and beauty products, general merchandise and other consumer products.

Founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated in 1969, Walmart is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company serves customers through operations in the United States and international markets, including Mexico, Canada, China, India and several countries in Central America and Africa.