Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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Is Walmart stock a buy ahead of earnings?
WMT
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

One of the top-performing blue-chip stocks of 2026, Walmart (NYSE: WMT), is scheduled to unveil its next quarterly earnings report on February 19, raising the question of whether WMT stock is a buy ahead of the event.

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Wall Street Roundup: Economic Data, Earnings Updates
AMAT, AMZN, CAT, CSCO, DKNG, GOOG, GOOGL, HSY, META, WMT
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Macroeconomic data show a mixed picture: January jobs beat expectations, but 2025 revisions reveal anemic job growth and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target. AI-driven capital expenditures are fueling gains for select industrials like Caterpillar (CAT), while tech hyperscalers increasingly rely on debt to fund expansion.

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Walmart: Great Execution, Terrible Entry Point (Rating Downgrade)
WMT
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart is aggressively integrating AI, notably Sparky, to drive operational efficiency and profitability, narrowing the gap with Amazon. Despite recent e-commerce profitability and 8% operating income growth, WMT trades at a 50x blended P/E—far above its historical average and sector peers. AI-driven improvements are promising, but execution risks, heavy reliance on partnerships, and modest earnings growth projections remain material concerns.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Walmart (WMT) Q4 Earnings
WMT
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Walmart (WMT), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended January 2026.

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Why Walmart's Stock Hit An All-Time High—Boosting Rob Walton Into Top 10 Richest
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Published: February 12, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

$1.05 trillion. That's Walmart's market value as of Thursday, ranking as the 12th-largest company behind No.

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3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks To Buy for Reliable Income In 2026
IBM, O, WMT
Published: February 12, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend aristocrats tend to be some of the most reliable stocks. These companies have raised dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, showing steady long-term growth and strong financial discipline.

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Walmart (WMT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
WMT
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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About Walmart Inc. (WMT)

  • IPO Date 1972-08-25
  • Website https://corporate.walmart.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • 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.