Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WMT
  • Rev/Share 88.1692
  • Book/Share 12.8558
  • PB 10.5137
  • Debt/Equity 0.7121
  • CurrentRatio 0.8029
  • ROIC 0.1184

 

  • MktCap 1010160226768.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.0699
  • PFCF 31.1269
  • PE 44.0989
  • Debt/Assets 0.237
  • DivYield 0.0074
  • ROE 0.2538

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade WMT Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- $119 Jan. 8, 2026
Reiterated WMT Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $118 $130 Nov. 21, 2025
Initiation WMT BTIG Research -- Buy -- $120 Oct. 15, 2025
Resumed WMT Wolfe Research -- Outperform -- $129 Sept. 18, 2025
Upgrade WMT Erste Group Hold Buy -- -- Aug. 5, 2025
Initiation WMT Mizuho -- Outperform -- $105 April 11, 2025
Upgrade WMT DZ Bank Hold Buy -- $110 Feb. 25, 2025
Reiterated WMT KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight $96 $100 Dec. 11, 2024
Initiation WMT Bernstein -- Outperform -- $95 Oct. 22, 2024
Reiterated WMT Oppenheimer -- Outperform $81 $90 Oct. 14, 2024

News

Is it a Good Time to Buy Walmart Stock at Its Current Price?
WMT
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Steady sales growth, market-share gains and expanding high-margin businesses shape the outlook for WMT at its current premium valuation.

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Retail Sales Stall in December: 4 Stocks Still Worth Buying
DG, ROST, TJX, WMT
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Retail sales stalled in December, but DG, WMT, ROST and TJX are positioned to win as shoppers trade down for value.

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Lackluster Retail Sales Data Stalls 2 Industry Giants
TGT, WMT
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Retail sales data for December painted a disappointing picture, with consumer spending coming in flat, down from a 0.6% jump in November and missing analysts' estimates of a 0.4% increase.

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Estee Lauder sues Walmart alleging 'despicable' sale of counterfeit beauty products
EL, WMT
Published: February 10, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Estee Lauder sued Walmart over allegations it had counterfeit La Mer, Le Labo, Clinique, Aveda and Tom Ford beauty products listed on its online marketplace. While the products were sold by third-party sellers, Estee Lauder alleged Walmart played an active role facilitating those sales to shoppers, calling its conduct "despicable.

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Walmart's Next-Gen Stores Highlight Its Long-Term Retail Vision
WMT
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT's new Jacksonville Supercenter shows how next-gen stores blend digital convenience, faster delivery and enhanced layouts to power long-term growth.

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5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy as Dow Hits a New Milestone
AAPL, CRM, GS, NVDA, WMT
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As the Dow tops 50,000, AAPL, NVDA, GS, CRM and WMT stand out with strong growth drivers.

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Walmart Is Letting Big Tech Foot the Bill for AI. Who Else Can Win.
WMT
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet are pour billions into AI. Walmart could borrow their massive capital expenditures to transform itself.

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The Big 3: BE, WMT, XPO
WMT, XPO
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Tim Bohen (@Stockstotrade) remains bullish on AI's long-term outlook despite this week's short-term volatility. He highlights that potential in this week's Big 3 through Bloom Energy (BE), Walmart (WMT), and XPO Inc. (XPO).

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
DG, WMT
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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With New CEOs, Is Walmart or Target the Better Buy Going Forward?
TGT, WMT
Published: February 05, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

After gaining less than 4% in 2025 and finishing second-worst among the S&P 500's 11 sectors, consumer staples stocks are staging a comeback this year.

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The Walmart Effect: ETFs in Focus After WMT Joins the $1 Trillion Club
WMT
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT's rise to a $1 trillion market cap after a strong stock rally is putting Walmart-heavy ETFs firmly in the spotlight.

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Kosterina Launches Vinegars Nationwide in Walmart Stores
WMT
Published: February 04, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New York, NY, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kosterina, a modern Mediterranean wellness brand known for its premium extra virgin olive oils and food-first philosophy, has launched its Crushed Fruit Vinegars and Balsamic Vinegars at Walmart. The rollout spans approximately 4,300 Walmart stores, marking a significant expansion for the brand into mass retail.

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WMT Joins the $1 Trillion Club: Can the Rally Continue for the Stock?
WMT
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After hitting a $1 trillion market cap, WMT's rally reflects confidence in omnichannel growth, higher-margin ads and memberships, and global digital momentum.

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Walmart (WMT) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Walmart Made it Into the Exclusive $1 Trillion Club. Here Are the Other Members
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

The trillion-dollar club has a new member.

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Walmart surpasses $1T market cap, joining tech-dominated club
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, XETRA:WMT) reached a historic milestone Tuesday as its market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, placing the retailer in a group largely dominated by technology companies. Shares rose more than 3% to $128, giving the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company a market value of $1.01 trillion.

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Walmart Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap, Aided by Embrace of eCommerce and AI
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart's market capitalization topped $1 trillion on Tuesday (Feb. 3) after its shares rose as much as 1.6% in early trading and more than doubled over the past two years, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. The retailer became one of nine U.S. companies with a market over $1 trillion, according to the report.

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Walmart Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap—Joining Meta, Amazon, Others
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart reached a market capitalization of over $1 trillion on Tuesday morning, making it the first retailer to join an exclusive club of companies to reach a 13-figure valuation that mostly consists of tech-related companies like Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta.

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Walmart just became a $1 trillion company. Here's what it needs to do to remain one.
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart's journey to a $1 trillion market cap came after embracing technology and providing its customers with greater relief from inflation.

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Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap, fueled by growth of e-commerce, new businesses
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart joins a group of mostly technology companies in the $1 trillion market cap club.

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Walmart Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap as Its E-Commerce Booms
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

The retailer has joined a select group of mostly tech companies with a 13-figure valuation.

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Is Trending Stock Walmart Inc. (WMT) a Buy Now?
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Walmart (WMT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Walmart hits $1 trillion in market value for the first time
WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of the Walmart advanced on Tuesday to hit $1 trillion in market value, in a first for the world's largest retailer and making it the latest U.S. company to join the trillion-dollar club.

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Amazon is ratcheting up fast delivery and raising the stakes for rivals like Walmart
AMZN, WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Amazon sets a new delivery speed record in 2025, with over 13 billion same- or next-day deliveries worldwide. Prime members in the US received a 30% increase in fast deliveries in 2025, the company said.

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The 2 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
KO, WMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

No other retailer can match Walmart's physical footprint in the U.S. Both Walmart and Coca-Cola are Dividend Kings. Coca-Cola has continued to adjust its portfolio to match changing consumer preferences.

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Walmart+ Paid Membership Program Continued Double-Digit Growth in January
WMT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart's paid membership program continued to see double-digit growth in January and ended the month with 28.4 million members, a Morgan Stanley survey found, Seeking Alpha reported Monday (Feb. 2). Walmart+ membership grew about 12% year over year on a three-month rolling basis, up from about 10% in November, according to the report.

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For the New Walmart and Target CEOs, It's 'Continuation' vs. 'Reinvention'
TGT, WMT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Target and Walmart have welcomed new CEOs—Michael Fiddelke and John Furner, respectively—at the massive retail companies. The leaders are stepping into different situations, with Target suffering from slower sales, and Walmart enjoying new customers.

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The Big 3: GE, WMT, COF
GE, WMT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

"Whether the markets are calm" or not, Jason Brown (@brownreport) believes defense and military spending is here to stay, making GE Aerospace (GE) one of his Big 3 picks. As for his other stocks, he labels Walmart (WMT) as a "quiet sleeper" that keeps moving higher and Capital One (COF) as a buying opportunity amid a pullback.

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Who is John Furner, Walmart's new CEO?
WMT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

John Furner took over as Walmart's global CEO after leading U.S. operations since 2019. He started his Walmart career as a summer intern.

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Cate & Chloe Highlights Valentine's Day Hoop Earrings Available at Walmart
WMT
Published: January 30, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Phoenix, AZ, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cate & Chloe announced a Valentine's Day gifting spotlight featuring hoop earrings and select jewelry styles currently listed on Walmart.com, including the Cate & Chloe Lauren 18k white gold plated twisted hoop earrings with Swarovski® crystals.

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About Walmart Inc. (WMT)

  • IPO Date 1972-08-25
  • Website https://corporate.walmart.com
  • Industry Specialty Retail
  • CEO John R. Furner
  • Employees 2100000

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.