Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WMT
  • Rev/Share 88.1692
  • Book/Share 12.0509
  • PB 9.6798
  • Debt/Equity 0.6754
  • CurrentRatio 0.8029
  • ROIC 0.1206

 

  • MktCap 930033063434.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.0699
  • PFCF 28.6578
  • PE 40.6009
  • Debt/Assets 0.2248
  • DivYield 0.0081
  • 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
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

Walmart (WMT) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Walmart (WMT) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Walmart reports stronger-than-expected sales — but shares drop as profits get squeezed by tariffs
WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

The world's biggest retailer posted quarterly revenue of $177.4 billion — a hefty 4.8% jump that sailed past Wall Street's $175.9 billion target.

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Walmart says more tariff-driven price hikes are coming this year
WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart said on an earnings call that tariff-related costs continue to increase each week. The retailer also said it managed to avoid some of the price hikes it expected last quarter.

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Walmart is winning on the back of value consumers, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the key takeaways from retail earnings, impact of tariffs, and more.

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Walmart (WMT) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates
WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart (WMT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.

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Walmart increases grocery discounts amid economic headwinds
WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart increases discounts with more than 7,400 rollbacks and 30% more grocery discounts in the second quarter, driving 4.6% same-store sales growth amid economic uncertainty.

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Walmart Stock, Not Target, Could Drive Consumer Staples' Momentum
WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

With technology stocks showing signs of fatigue, investors might start rotating into more conservative sectors. Consumer staples like Walmart could be poised to benefit.

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The Big 3: AVGO, WMT, SBUX
AVGO, SBUX, WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

From A.I. to retail, @Theotrade's Don Kaufman is bearish on all of today's Big 3. He believes technicals are working against Broadcom (AVGO), braces volatility around Walmart's (WMT) earnings, and expects Starbucks' (SBUX) recovery story to take longer than investors expect.

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JSAIY or WMT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
JSAIY, WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Retail - Supermarkets stocks are likely familiar with J. Sainsbury PLC (JSAIY) and Walmart (WMT).

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Target's Q2 Struggles Highlight Amazon, Walmart Competition
AMZN, TGT, WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corp TGT shares tanked in early trading on Wednesday, after the company on Tuesday reported its second-quarter results.

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Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Walmart Stock Before Q2 Earnings?
WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT prepares for Q2 earnings release with rising estimates, strong digital momentum and high-margin growth shaping investor decisions.

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Walmart Bears Consumer Weight, Serves as Investor, FOMC & Tariff Barometer
WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart (WMT) reports earnings before the opening bell Thursday morning, and Sam Vadas says everyone will be reading through the company's growth story. She believes the Fed will use Walmart's shopping trends as a way to measure inflation impacts, and its outlook to determine consumer confidence.

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Walmart (WMT) Shares Near All-Time High Ahead of Earnings
WMT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With Wall Street maintaining a bullish outlook, a positive earnings surprise could drive shares of this leading retailer higher.

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Retail Earnings Spotlight This Week: Walmart
WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

One of the many big-name retailers reporting earnings this week is Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT).

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Walmart seen benefiting from eCommerce profitability, ancillary business growth in Q2
WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, ETR:WMT) is set to report its second quarter earnings this week, with Bank of America analysts expecting the discussion to center less on headline numbers and more on the forces shaping the retailer's longer-term trajectory. For Q2, the analysts project adjusted EPS of $0.70 and US comparable sales growth of 3.5% for the quarter, in line with the Wall Street consensus.

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Walmart Earnings Preview: Tariffs, Trade Policy Have Complicated Picture; Focus On The Operating Margin
WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart is expected to report fiscal Q2 '26 financial results before the opening bell on Thursday morning, August 21st. Walmart's operating income is expected at $8.7 billion for an expected 10% y-o-y growth. Amazon and Walmart's business models have been converging for years.

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Walmart: Tariff Fears Fuel Cry Wolf Rally
WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart's stock surged past $100 in 2025, driven by defensive positioning amid recession fears and strong investor demand. Tariffs are creating a regressive tax environment, squeezing Walmart's core lower-income customers but potentially attracting middle-income shoppers seeking value. Despite economic resilience, consumer sentiment is weakening, and inflationary pressures may compress Walmart's margins even as sales could exceed expectations.

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Costco vs. Walmart: Which Retail Stock Should You Buy Now?
COST, WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Looking to invest in retail? Discover how Costco and Walmart compare on growth, strategy and investor appeal today.

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Is This What Catapults Walmart to a $1 Trillion Valuation?
WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Key Points in This Article: Trillion-dollar valuations, once rare, now include ten companies, with Walmart's (WMT) $803.6 billion valuation close behind.

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4 Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio on Solid Jump in Retail Sales
BROS, LEVI, W, WMT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Retail sales surged in July, and stocks like Levi Strauss, Walmart, Dutch Bros and Wayfair look primed for solid portfolio gains.

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How retail accounting could distort profitability as tariffs take effect
HD, TGT, WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

As Home Depot, Target and Walmart prepare to report earnings, retail inventory method accounting could change how tariffs affect their profitability.

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Here's How Much Traders Expect Walmart Stock To Move After Earnings This Week
WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is slated to report second-quarter earnings before markets open on Thursday, and investors see potential for shares to approach a record high in the days following.

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Walmart & 3 More Retailers Set to Beat Earnings Estimates This Season
ANF, BURL, URBN, WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart, Abercrombie & Fitch, Urban Outfitters and Burlington Stores are set to outshine forecasts in the Retail-Wholesale sector this earnings season.

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Evercore ISI's Greg Melich: Here's why Walmart and Home Depot are top names in our portfolio
HD, WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Greg Melich, Evercore ISI analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his expectations for retail earnings this week, the impact of tariffs and inflation, and much more.

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Will Walmart's Membership Growth Power Its Profit Cycle in Q2?
WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT bets on booming membership growth to strengthen profits as tariff pressures test its Q2 performance.

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Walmart (WMT) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 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 July 2025.

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This Week's Market Movers: Ukraine War, FOMC & WMT Economic Barometer
WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

President Trump will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine, something Kevin Hincks expects to moves markets to start the trading week. Also on the docket: Jackson Hole and what will likely be Fed chair Jerome Powell's final speech at the summit.

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Walmart: Recent Inflation Data Is A Headwind Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
WMT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart faces margin pressure and slowing annual revenue growth, with inflation and tariffs posing additional risks to profitability and consumer demand. Recent results showed modest revenue growth and strong e-commerce and advertising gains, but net margins remain under pressure and debt levels have increased. Valuation appears stretched, with the stock trading well above five-year averages and a low dividend yield offering little downside protection.

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Retail Investors' Top Stocks With Earnings This Week: Faraday Future, XPeng, Walmart And More
FFAI, WMT, XPEV
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors are gearing up for another week of earnings reports, and some retail-investor favorites are part of the line-up.

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Charting Retail Earnings: HD, TJX & WMT Report This Week
TJX, WMT
Published: August 17, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

The latest retail sales report on Friday brought retail companies back in focus ahead of their earnings. Sam Vadas takes investors through the latest developments in Home Depot (HD), TJX Companies (TJX), and Walmart (WMT).

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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.