McGuire Investment Group LLC Has $14.18 Million Stock Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

McGuire Investment Group LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 12.3% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 127,236 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 17,784 shares during the quarter. Walmart makes up approximately 1.5% of McGuire Investment Group LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position. McGuire Investment Group LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $14,175,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Collier Financial acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new position in Walmart during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Clayton Financial Group LLC raised its stake in Walmart by 193.0% during the 4th quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC now owns 293 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares during the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Craig Hallum set a $150.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $120.00 price target on Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Wall Street Zen cut Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 18th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $134.00 price target (up from $129.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.64.

Walmart News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart launched “Upstream Facility Services,” a nationwide B2B offering that leverages its store-based maintenance teams to sell HVAC and facility services — a new recurring revenue channel that can improve store-level economics and margins over time. Walmart introduces Upstream Facility Services
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim raised its price target on WMT to $137 (from $120) and reiterated a Buy — analyst backing that can support the stock and attract buyers after recent pullbacks. Walmart (WMT) – Among the Early Retirement Portfolio: Top 15 Stocks to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is redesigning its Great Value private-label packaging (first major refresh in a decade) to boost appeal to price-conscious shoppers — a move that can lift private-label sales mix and margins. Walmart redesigns its ‘Great Value’ private label brand
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol — a sustainability move that reduces sourcing risk and may help brand/retailer relationships but has limited immediate financial impact. Walmart Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
• Neutral Sentiment: New distribution wins (e.g., Pet Honesty nationwide at ~13,000 stores) add incremental SKU sales and assortment depth but are modest near-term drivers. Pet Honesty® Expands to Walmart Stores Nationwide
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary continues to label WMT a defensive, market-beating consumer staple — supportive for long-term inflows but not necessarily a catalyst for immediate upside. Market on Sale: 2 Stocks Worth Buying With $1,000 Amid the Chaos
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the positive strategic news and analyst support, the stock saw selling pressure (reported declines in recent sessions), suggesting profit-taking or broader market moves are outweighing headlines today. Walmart (WMT) Stock Declines While Market Improves

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $124.76 on Thursday. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $90.61 and a 12-month high of $134.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $994.64 billion, a PE ratio of 45.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.66 and a beta of 0.66. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $125.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $115.64.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The business had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.37 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.66 EPS. Walmart’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.2475 per share. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.13%.

Insider Activity

In other Walmart news, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.96, for a total transaction of $1,600,725.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 687,287 shares in the company, valued at $83,821,522.52. This represents a 1.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 34,082 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.00, for a total transaction of $4,158,004.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 533,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $65,082,852. This trade represents a 6.01% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 246,016 shares of company stock valued at $30,431,872. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Walmart Company 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.