WalmartWMT
WMT
0
Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 17 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
651% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 541 | Existing positions closed: 72
30% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 189 [Q3] → 245 (+56) [Q4]
18% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $223B [Q3] → $264B (+$40.8B) [Q4]
11% more funds holding
Funds holding: 3,412 [Q3] → 3,794 (+382) [Q4]
0.77% more ownership
Funds ownership: 34.3% [Q3] → 35.07% (+0.77%) [Q4]
6% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 1,366 | Existing positions reduced: 1,448
16% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.18B | Put options by funds: $7.34B
Research analyst outlook
17 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$93
9%
upside
Avg. target
$109
28%
upside
High target
$120
41%
upside
17 analyst ratings
16 positive
94%
1 neutral
6%
0 negative
0%
Stifel Mark Astrachan 47% 1-year accuracy 14 / 30 met price target | 9%upside $93 | Hold Maintained | 20 Mar 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Greg Melich 76% 1-year accuracy 45 / 59 met price target | 17%upside $100 | Outperform Maintained | 11 Mar 2025 |
Guggenheim Robert Drbul 21% 1-year accuracy 8 / 38 met price target | 17%upside $100 | Buy Reiterated | 24 Feb 2025 |
RBC Capital Steven Shemesh 53% 1-year accuracy 24 / 45 met price target | 26%upside $107 | Outperform Maintained | 21 Feb 2025 |
UBS Michael Lasser 45% 1-year accuracy 17 / 38 met price target | 32%upside $112 | Buy Maintained | 21 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 80 articles about WMT published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Invezz
1 day ago
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Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Walmart Stock Has Pulled Back. Is It Time to Buy?
Shares of Walmart (WMT 0.53%) surged to an all-time high of $105.30 earlier this year, lifted by excitement over the company's growing advertising business, e-commerce strength, and steady retail growth. But since then, the stock has cooled off.
Negative
Market Watch
3 days ago
Walmart Stock Gets More Bad News: Consumers Are Losing Faith
On Tuesday, the Conference Board reported its consumer confidence index fell for the fourth straight month, as shoppers continued to fret about inflation and the possibility of trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China. The reading—of 92.9—was the index's lowest in four years.
Neutral
Reuters
4 days ago
Walmart touts cheaper Easter meal for 2025 - but it's missing the eggs
Walmart is touting its Easter 2025 promotion as cheaper than in 2024 - even though its meal kit is missing a key component: eggs.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Hop to Walmart, the One-Stop Shop for Easter Savings
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart is announcing exciting Easter savings across the store, including an Easter meal priced lower than last year, bountiful and budget-friendly baskets, on-trend and on-budget spring fashion and seasonal décor perfect for a spring refresh. No need to hunt for the best deals on Easter and springtime essentials — Walmart is the one-stop destination with a fast, easy and enjoyable shopping experience. Starting today, customers can: Feed a table of eight for.
Positive
PYMNTS
4 days ago
Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind
While the narrative of Amazon's ascendance in discretionary spending and Walmart's grip on grocery sales dominates the retail conversation, a closer examination of the latest PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Tale of Two Shoppers: Amazon for Discretionary Spending, Walmart for Groceries and Basics,” reveals nuanced shifts in consumer behavior and market share that hold implications for both
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Walmart: A Needed Correction, Growth And Margin Stories Intact Amid Macro Jitters
Fears of a consumer slowdown have impacted the retail sector, with Walmart shares down nearly 20% from their pre-earnings high. Despite solid Q4 results and strong eCommerce growth, WMT's valuation appears stretched, leading to a hold rating. Key risks include macroeconomic factors, consumer spending slowdown, and competitive pressures, which could impact margins and advertising revenue.
Negative
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Why Walmart Stock Was Sliding Today
Shares of Walmart (WMT -2.96%) were pulling back today along with a broader slide in the retail sector, after the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to a four-year-low, with future expectations hitting a 12-year low, according to the Conference Board.
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Is Walmart a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
The state of the consumer remains a hot topic as inflation pressures persist and shoppers continue to seek value. One company that could benefit from the current economic conditions is Walmart (WMT 1.84%), a favorite retailer among price-conscious shoppers.
Positive
Reuters
6 days ago
Walmart partners with JPMorgan to speed payments to online sellers
JPMorgan Chase and Walmart are partnering to speed up payments for merchants that sell items through the retail giant's website.
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