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

Goldman Sachs sees potential sales lift from Walmart's OpenAI partnership
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Published: October 17, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS, ETR:GOS) analysts have highlighted potential benefits for Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, ETR:WMT) following the retailer's recent partnership with OpenAI, which allows customers to complete purchases directly within ChatGPT. The analysts note that Walmart has been accelerating its AI initiatives over the past year, including the August hiring of Daniel Danker as EVP of AI Acceleration, Product, and Design, tasked with driving AI transformation across the company.

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Walmart Stock Hit Record Highs on OpenAI Deal. What Message Does That Send About the Business of AI?
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Published: October 16, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

The OpenAI fairy dust that has boosted tech stocks this year is spreading to new sectors.

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Trump Wants to Own America
F, GM, INTC, LAC, LMT, MP, NIO, NOC, NVDA, SBUX, TMQ, TSLA, WMT
Published: October 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

The Trump administration owns part of MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), the rare earth provider, and Intel Corp.

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Thousands of Jobs at Risk as Walmart Moves to ChatGPT
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Published: October 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

There is almost no other way to look at it. ChatGPT is on its way to drive significant layoffs at Walmart Inc.

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Agentic Commerce Partnership with OpenAI Drives Walmart Stock to Record High
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart's agentic commerce partnership with OpenAI reportedly drove the retailer's stock 5% higher, marking its biggest one-day gain since April and taking it to a record high. The partnership could also help Walmart, whose shares have already been on the rise for three years, boost its valuation to $1 trillion, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Oct.

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Walmart US CEO says shoppers still spending at a healthy rate, Bloomberg News reports
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart's U.S. head said shoppers were spending at a healthy rate and were resilient despite economic uncertainty and inflationary prices due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

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Walmart's International Sales Up 10.5%: China & Walmex Drive Gains
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WMT's International arm surges 10.5%, fueled by booming China sales and strong Walmex and Flipkart momentum despite currency drag.

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Walmart's AI Play: OpenAI Deal Forges a New Path to Profitability
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

A partnership announced on Oct. 14, 2025, has sent a clear signal about the future of the retail sector. Walmart NYSE: WMT revealed it is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate shopping directly into the ChatGPT platform, complete with an Instant Checkout feature.

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Walmart Accelerates AI Transformation With OpenAI Partnership
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

WMT deepens its AI push with an OpenAI partnership, bringing "AI-first shopping" and predictive digital assistants to customers and employees alike.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Walmart, Intel, Domino's Pizza, Arista Networks, and More
DPZ, INTC, WMT
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

The major U.S. equities indexes rebounded Tuesday afternoon from earlier losses amid lingering worries about U.S.-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 were slightly higher, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was little changed.

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Soon You'll Be Able to Shop Walmart in ChatGPT. Here's Why It Matters.
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

The retail giant is signaling that online shopping is about to change.

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Walmart Launches AI-First Shopping Experience, Customers Can Checkout Within ChatGPT
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart announced on Oct. 14 that it has partnered with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences, allowing customers and Sam's Club members to complete purchases directly within ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. The partnership expands Walmart's use of artificial intelligence across its retail operations and reflects a broader industry shift toward conversational and predictive commerce.

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Walmart Now Offers ChatGPT Purchases. The Retailer Is ‘Ahead of the Curve.
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Other companies have also been moving to integrate AI with shopping.

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The Big 3: WMT, BLK, C
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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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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.