Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.750-2.850 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.910. The company issued revenue guidance of $731.1 billion-$738.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $748.3 billion. Walmart also updated its Q2 2027 guidance to 0.720-0.740 EPS.
Walmart Stock Performance
Shares of Walmart stock opened at $130.85 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The firm has a market cap of $1.04 trillion, a P/E ratio of 47.76, a P/E/G ratio of 4.96 and a beta of 0.65. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $126.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of $119.89. Walmart has a fifty-two week low of $93.43 and a fifty-two week high of $135.15.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.01. Walmart had a net margin of 3.07% and a return on equity of 21.44%. The business had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Walmart will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Insider Activity at Walmart
In other news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $126.71, for a total transaction of $2,460,201.36. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 4,023,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $509,780,812.39. This trade represents a 0.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 10,000 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.46, for a total transaction of $1,214,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 108,294 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,153,389.24. This represents a 8.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 154,065 shares of company stock valued at $19,281,401. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Trending Headlines about Walmart
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating, saying Walmart could benefit long term from policy support tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which may help drive comparable sales among higher-income consumers. Walmart Inc. (WMT) Backed by Wall Street and Louis Navellier
- Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a Buy rating and lifted its price target, citing strong e-commerce growth and Walmart’s improving digital mix. UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on Walmart (WMT) Amid Strong E-Commerce Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Reuters reported that Walmart is widening its lead over rivals as tariffs, inflation, and tighter household budgets push shoppers toward value-focused retailers. Walmart Gains Ground as Tariffs Pressure Retail Rivals
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple previews ahead of earnings highlight Walmart’s omnichannel momentum, advertising and membership growth, and resilience as consumers seek value. Walmart Looks Strong Ahead of Q1 Earnings: Should Investors Stay Put?
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the fourth quarter worth $50,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new stake in Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $52,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Walmart in the 2nd quarter valued at $59,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in Walmart in the 3rd quarter valued at $61,000. Finally, Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at $64,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
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.
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