Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm bought 22,400 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,496,000. Walmart comprises approximately 1.5% of Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 13th largest position.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Collier Financial acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the third quarter valued at about $30,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Walmart by 57.4% during the 4th quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 288 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Walmart News
Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Walmart saw unusually heavy call-option buying, with traders purchasing 174,648 calls, about 43% above average volume. That suggests some investors are betting on a rebound or near-term upside.
- Positive Sentiment: Walmart expanded its delivery business by adding Subway meals to its Express Delivery offering, allowing customers to order freshly made food through the Walmart app or website and receive it in as little as 30 minutes. The move could help Walmart boost order frequency, strengthen its convenience proposition, and take a larger share of meal budgets. Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway®
- Positive Sentiment: Shareholders backed Walmart’s 2026 annual meeting results, and management highlighted strong FY26 performance and its omnichannel model, reinforcing confidence in the company’s growth strategy. Walmart Announces 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Voting Results
Insiders Place Their Bets
Analysts Set New Price Targets
WMT has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $150.00 price target (up from $145.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday, May 7th. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $120.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Craig Hallum set a $150.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $138.85.
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Walmart Stock Performance
Walmart stock opened at $118.88 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $946.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.60. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $125.62 and a 200-day moving average of $121.20. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $93.43 and a 52 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 (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. The business had revenue of $177.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The business’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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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