Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WMT
  • Rev/Share 88.1692
  • Book/Share 12.0509
  • PB 9.5877
  • Debt/Equity 0.6754
  • CurrentRatio 0.8029
  • ROIC 0.1206

 

  • MktCap 921183189520.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.0699
  • PFCF 28.3851
  • PE 40.2146
  • Debt/Assets 0.2248
  • DivYield 0.0079
  • ROE 0.2538

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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
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
Reiterated WMT Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $82 $92 Oct. 8, 2024

News

The Big 3: WMT, BLK, C
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Jessica Inskip turns to cornerstones of the market through financials and consumer staples on today's Big 3. She notes Walmart's (WMT) OpenAI partnership as a sign its seeking to improve productivity, Blackrock's (BLK) momentum in crypto tokenization and digital finance, and Citigroup (C) as a "high quality" dividend play amid market volatility.

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Walmart's stock is on pace for a new high, thanks to shopping partnership with OpenAI
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart Inc. was among the top performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday and on pace to reach a new record high, after the big-box chain announced a partnership that will soon allow customers to buy items at the retailer through OpenAI's artificial-intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

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Walmart partners with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT shopping to customers
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, ETR:WMT) has announced a new partnership with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences, enabling customers and Sam's Club members to shop directly through ChatGPT using an Instant Checkout feature. Under the partnership, shoppers will be able to browse Walmart's product assortment and complete purchases within the ChatGPT interface.

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Prediction: Walmart's AI Arsenal Will Eclipse Costco's Empire—And Dominate Retail by 2030
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Costco (NASDAQ:COST) is arguably one of the best mega-cap retail stocks that investors shouldn't think twice about buying into dips.

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Walmart and Sam's Club will let you shop directly with ChatGPT as retail giant announces deal with OpenAI
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive

America's largest brick-and-mortar retailer is partnering with the country's most prominent AI firm in the clearest signal yet that companies are hoping to boost their sales with artificial intelligence-assisted shopping tools.

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Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart said on Tuesday it was partnering with OpenAI to enable customers and Sam's Club members to shop directly within ChatGPT, using the AI chatbot's Instant Checkout feature.

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Walmart teams up with OpenAI to allow purchases directly in ChatGPT
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart said Tuesday that it has reached a deal with OpenAI to allow shoppers to buy items directly through ChatGPT. The retail giant is trying to keep up with the new ways that consumers are discovering products.

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Walmart Partners with OpenAI to Create AI-First Shopping Experiences
WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart is ushering in the next generation of retail by combining its huge assortment, everyday low prices and delivery speed with the power of AI. Today, the company announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will start with allowing customers and members to soon shop Walmart through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. Whether planning meals, restocking household essentials, or finding something new, customers can simply chat and buy, and Walmart will handle t.

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Wall Street Analysts Just Upgraded These Five Stocks: AMZN, WMT, AMD, META, PANW
AMD, AMZN, META, PANW, WMT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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Worried Investors Should Look at the 5 Safest Dividend Kings Right Now
ABT, ADP, PG, SPGI, WMT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

First, it was David Solomon from Goldman Sachs, then Jamie Dimon from J.P.

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Walmart Inc. (WMT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
WMT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Walmart: An Actual Defensive Buy During Weak Economic Conditions
WMT
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart Inc. stands out as a defensive stock, consistently outperforming the S&P 500 during past recession-driven market crashes and interest rate cut cycles. Despite a premium valuation, WMT's global reach, operational strength, and resilience in weak economies make it attractive for investors seeking safety amid economic uncertainty. WMT's international expansion, e-commerce growth, and scale-driven pricing power reinforce its ability to weather downturns and maintain profitability.

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TSCDY or WMT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
TSCDY, WMT
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Retail - Supermarkets stocks have likely encountered both Tesco PLC (TSCDY) and Walmart (WMT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Walmart Stock at 36.5X P/E: Smart to Hold or Time to Sell?
WMT
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT's premium valuation reflects strong growth, digital momentum and investor faith, but rising costs test the company's near-term resilience.

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Wall Street Analysts Just Upgraded These Five Stocks
AMD, AMZN, AVGO, NVDA, WMT
Published: October 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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Treat Your Portfolio With These 3 Spooky Season Stocks
HAS, TR, WMT
Published: October 08, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

The National Retail Federation estimates Halloween spending will increase by 13% year-over-year (YOY) to more than $13 billion this year, with customers adding costumes, decorations, candy, and more to their carts in anticipation. Investors might see this as an opportunity to focus on some retailers specializing in holiday goods, all of whom could get a boost thanks to the much-needed influx of customer dollars.

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Walmart's Marketplace Gains Speed: Next E-Commerce Catalyst?
WMT
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT's marketplace sales jump 17%, fueling its e-commerce momentum as more sellers tap into fulfillment and ad services.

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Why Walmart (WMT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
WMT
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Walmart's Mall Purchase Leaves Tenants Feeling Unmoored
WMT
Published: October 06, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart has entered the real estate business by purchasing a Pittsburgh-area mall. News of the $34 million acquisition first broke in February, and eight months later, it's still not quite clear what the retail giant plans to do with the Monroeville Mall, according to a Monday (Oct. 6) New York Times (NYT) report.

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Walmart-backed fintech OnePay is bringing crypto to its banking app, sources say
WMT
Published: October 03, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

OnePay, the fintech firm majority-owned by Walmart, will soon offer cryptocurrency trading and custody on its mobile app, CNBC has learned. OnePay will offer customers access to bitcoin and ether later this year with help from the startup Zerohash.

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Weighing Winners & Losers in Holiday Shopping Season
TJX, WMT
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Chris Versace says the government shutdown will impact the retail space heading into the holiday shopping season. He points to cost-conscious stores like Walmart (WMT) and TJX Companies (TJX) as fortress-like companies that withstand consumer weakness.

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Walmart Follows Big Food Companies to Remove Synthetic Dyes
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Published: October 01, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart said artificial sweeteners and preservatives would be removed from its store brands sold online and at more than 4,500 stores.

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Walmart to scrap synthetic food dyes, artificial ingredients from private brands
WMT
Published: October 01, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

It's just the latest food giant to ditch artificial dyes amid Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” push.

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An AI Wake-Up Call From Walmart's CEO
WMT
Published: October 01, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

Plus, Taylor Swift's engagement highlights a trend for women in the workplace and laid-off tech workers are skeptical of the new H-1B fee, in this edition of the Careers & Leadership newsletter.

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Investors Heavily Search Walmart Inc. (WMT): Here is What You Need to Know
WMT
Published: September 30, 2025 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 CEO Doug McMillon says AI will change 'literally every job' in the world as retail evolves
WMT
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Neutral

AI will change “literally every job," Walmart's CEO warns. The retailer, teaming with OpenAI, will train staff to adapt while keeping workforce size steady.

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Walmart: Quality Comes At A Price, And It Is Justified
WMT
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT) stands out as a global retail leader with strong top and bottom line growth, outperforming the broader market over the past five years. Despite a high forward P/E of 39.54, WMT's dominant market position and nearly double-digit EPS growth justify its premium valuation. WMT is rated a Buy with a $117 price target for FY2027, offering about 14% upside, excluding dividends, and appealing to long-term investors seeking stability.

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Does Walmart's International Strength Signal Growth Ahead?
WMT
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT's global push is paying off, with China, India and Mexico driving strong international sales growth.

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Walmart vs. Target: Which Retail Stock Holds the Edge Now?
TGT, WMT
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

WMT and TGT highlight different fundamentals, with scale, digital growth, sales trends and valuation shaping their retail outlooks.

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Why Walmart (WMT) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
WMT
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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