Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WMT
  • Rev/Share 84.8157
  • Book/Share 12.1674
  • PB 8.8015
  • Debt/Equity 0.6605
  • CurrentRatio 0.8227
  • ROIC 0.1306

 

  • MktCap 798248795300.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.5768
  • PFCF 63.0528
  • PE 41.2149
  • Debt/Assets 0.2305
  • DivYield 0.0089
  • ROE 0.2255

 

  • 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
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
Reiterated WMT Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $82 $92 Oct. 8, 2024
Upgrade WMT Truist Hold Buy $76 $89 Sept. 24, 2024
Reiterated WMT Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $75 $82 Aug. 16, 2024

News

3 Things I'll Be Watching in Walmart's Upcoming Earnings Report (and 2 I'll Ignore)
WMT
Published: May 12, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

We may be well into earnings season, but we haven't heard from every noteworthy name just yet. Mega-retailer Walmart (WMT -0.58%) is slated to report its fiscal first-quarter numbers on Thursday morning, offering a glimpse into consumers' current psyches and buying power.

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Meta, Walmart, and Other Stocks This AI Trader Is Selling Amid the Market Uncertainty
META, WMT
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Investors may have been agonizing over trades in recent months but this AI trader has a clear plan—for better or worse.

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Target And Walmart - Where To Spend Your Money
WMT
Published: May 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

You can buy a share in Walmart or Target today for $96. Target is great value today. Walmart's stability and growth are reflected in its higher P/E, but its valuation seems stretched, given similar earnings growth to Target. Both companies face risks from tariffs and potential recession, but Target's higher dividend yield and lower forward P/E make it more attractive.

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2 Supermarket Stocks in Focus Amid Robust Industry Trends
KR, WMT
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry is capitalizing on consistent consumer demand and embracing AI-driven omnichannel innovations, positioning WMT and KR for long-term growth.

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Analysts Estimate Walmart (WMT) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
WMT
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart (WMT) doesn't possess 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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63 Top Dividend Growth Stocks For May 2025
ACN, ADP, AEP, CAH, CVX, LRCX, PEP, WMT
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

I present 63 high-quality dividend growth stocks for investment for May 2025, categorized by yield: High (4%+), Medium (2.5-3.9%), and Low (

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Walmart and Alquist Complete 3D Concrete Printed Expansion Of Alabama Supercenter
WMT
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alquist 3D prints a Walmart expansion in 75 hours, reducing construction time by 50% and creating 3x stronger walls.

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Dividend Hikes Offer Optimism Amid Tariff Turmoil
HD, JNJ, LOW, M, NOBL, NVDA, PG, ROST, SPY, TGT, VYM, WMT
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Stocks have rebounded sharply off their early-April lows, but macro risks persist. Dividend stocks have largely outperformed so far this year. We profile a pair of blue chips that recently announced dividend hikes, which has turned out to be a broader Q2 theme.

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Why Target is losing out against competitors Walmart and Costco
COST, WMT
Published: May 07, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Target has made operational mistakes and faced backlash over its rollback of DEI initiatives, leading shoppers to choose rivals like Costco and Walmart.

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Investors Heavily Search Walmart Inc. (WMT): Here is What You Need to Know
WMT
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Morgan Stanley's Gutman: Walmart and Costco are well positioned for recession
COST, WMT
Published: May 05, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Simeon Gutman, Morgan Stanley retail analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the tariff impact for retailers.

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Is It Worth Investing in Walmart (WMT) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
WMT
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Why Walmart Stock Jumped 11% in April
WMT
Published: May 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT 0.34%) stock gained 11% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors are flocking to what they see as a safe stock in the new tariff environment, and this call was bolstered by updates at the company's annual shareholders' meeting, where management shared recent successes.

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2 Stock Split Stocks To Buy Hand-Over-Fist in May
NVDA, WMT
Published: May 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The value of a stock split is exactly zero. A company divides its existing shares into multiple shares, reducing the price per share while maintaining the overall market capitalization, but nothing about a company's fundamentals like earnings and revenue is changed.

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Walmart has no plans to downsize in 2025, despite reports of 11 stores closing this year
WMT
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive

No, it's not April Fools' Day, but despite some erroneous reports that Walmart will be closing at least 11 stores across multiple states in 2025, Walmart says it will not be closing any of its stores this year.

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Walmart Opens First New Supercenter in 4 Years
WMT
Published: April 30, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart has opened a new Texas Supercenter, the first of its kind in four years. The store, announced Wednesday (April 30) and located in the Houston-area community of Cypress, is also the retail giant's first new-construction “Store of the Future” in the U.S.

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MAKSY vs. WMT: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
MAKSY, WMT
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Supermarkets sector might want to consider either Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MAKSY) or Walmart (WMT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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As the Market Fluctuates in Response to President Donald Trump's Tariffs, What Stocks Are Safe?
NFLX, WMT, WTRG
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

When trying to pick stocks during an unpredictable trade war, I like to look for companies that sell essentials or that aren't dependent on foreign manufacturing or materials. It's important to point out that no stock is completely safe from the economic damage such events can cause, but these three are more insulated from its impacts than many.

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Where Will Walmart Stock Be in 1 Year?
WMT
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

In today's video, I examine Walmart (WMT 0.90%), the world's largest retailer that operates supercenters and e-commerce sites. I'll break down Walmart's transformation beyond traditional retail, its impressive digital growth, potential risks from tariffs and valuation concerns, and provide my prediction for where this stock could be heading over the next 12 months.

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Walmart and Best Friends Animal Society Team Up to Celebrate National Pet Month
WMT
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May is National Pet Month, and Walmart is celebrating the joy pets bring to our lives while making it easier and more affordable to care for them. In collaboration with leading national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society and trusted suppliers, Walmart is helping customers adopt, give back and save big all month long with extra savings on top of Walmart's Every Day Low Prices. Pet ownership continues to grow, with nearly 15% more household.

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Contrarian Opinion: Tariffs, Inflation, and Recession Fears Could Be a Tailwind for This Retail Stock and Propel It to a $1 Trillion Valuation
WMT
Published: April 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Right now, there are only seven public companies that are trading at a market capitalization north of $1 trillion. The exclusive list of trillion-dollar stocks includes Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Berkshire Hathaway.

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Walmart to Offer 3-Hour Delivery to 95% of Americans
WMT
Published: April 25, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart plans to be able to deliver to 95% of Americans within three hours by the end of the year, President and CEO Doug McMillon wrote in his annual letter to shareholders released Thursday (April 24) in conjunction with the retailer's annual report.

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CNBC's Stock Draft 2025: Celebrity Chef and restauranteur Bobby Flay picks Walmart in first-round
WMT
Published: April 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Bobby Flay, celebrity chef and restauranteur, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss her stock pick.

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Why Hasbro, Mattel, and Walmart Stock Investors Love President Trump's Latest Tariffs Promise
HAS, MAT, WMT
Published: April 23, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Was it only Monday that the U.S. stock market was falling apart, the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1,000 or more points, and economic nightmare just around the bend? Indeed it was, and yet, two straight days of strongly rebounding markets seem to have erased that nightmare from investors' minds, at the same time as it erased losses from their portfolios, and sent stock market averages charging deeply into "the green.

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Walmart, Target And Home Depot CEOs Meet With President Trump To Talk Tariffs
HD, TGT, WMT
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Three of the nation's top retail leaders – Walmart's Doug McMillon, Target's Brian Cornell and Home Depot's Ted Decker – met with President Trump at the White House to present their case against the administration's proposed tariff policies, advising tariffs will raise consumer prices and could potentially disrupt retail supply chains and lead to product shortages, according to Bloomberg.

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Why Shares of Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot Are Rebounding Today
AMZN, HD, WMT
Published: April 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The stocks of big-box retailers and large e-commerce companies rebounded today, as news reports hinted at progress on negotiations between the Trump administration and trade partners. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also reportedly expressed more positive sentiment regarding the United States' frayed relationship with China.

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Retail Is Tough. Amazon and Walmart Stock Can Both Win in a Downturn.
AMZN, WMT
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart leads in categories like groceries and essentials that consumers have to buy often.

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Walmart, Target CEOs discuss 'path forward' with Trump as tariff concerns weigh on consumers
WMT
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Neutral

The CEOs of Walmart and Target met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss the impact his tariffs could have on the retail industry.

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Walmart vs. Kroger: Which Retail Giant is the Smarter Buy Today?
KR, WMT
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KR offers an attractive investment opportunity, with stronger value, better recent performance and a more favorable earnings outlook.

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Should You Buy Walmart Stock With $1,000 and Hold Forever?
WMT
Published: April 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT -0.74%) is a retailing behemoth. It has almost 11,000 stores worldwide.

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About Walmart Inc. (WMT)

  • IPO Date 1972-08-25
  • Website https://corporate.walmart.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • CEO Mr. C. Douglas McMillon
  • 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.