Robinhood Asset Management LLC Invests $13.11 Million in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Robinhood Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 117,646 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $13,107,000. Walmart makes up approximately 1.0% of Robinhood Asset Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in WMT. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 188.1% during the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 11,663,172 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,199,907,000 after purchasing an additional 7,614,172 shares during the period. Amundi boosted its stake in Walmart by 20.5% during the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 23,497,921 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,413,236,000 after purchasing an additional 4,004,277 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in Walmart by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 435,652,710 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $44,898,368,000 after purchasing an additional 3,835,200 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Walmart during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $294,621,000. Finally, Holocene Advisors LP bought a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $273,784,000. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Walmart news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $127.79, for a total value of $2,555,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 486,764 shares in the company, valued at approximately $62,203,571.56. This trade represents a 3.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Latriece Watkins sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.46, for a total value of $1,214,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 108,294 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,153,389.24. The trade was a 8.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 274,278 shares of company stock worth $33,825,793. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Walmart Price Performance

Shares of WMT stock opened at $127.26 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $125.47 and a two-hundred day moving average of $114.82. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $83.02 and a 12 month high of $134.69. The company has a market capitalization of $1.01 trillion, a P/E ratio of 46.45, a P/E/G ratio of 4.69 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The company had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $188.37 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.66 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 EPS for the current year.

Walmart Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be given a $0.2475 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 36.13%.

Key Headlines Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI/agentic commerce tailwind — Analysts argue that “agentic commerce” (AI-driven shopping assistants) could reshape e‑commerce and name Walmart as a beneficiary given its scale, omnichannel reach and tech investments; this narrative supports higher growth expectations and investor appetite for WMT. 2 Stocks I’d Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution
• Positive Sentiment: Sam’s Club membership price hikes — Announced increases in Sam’s Club fees effective May 1 should lift membership revenue and margins, a clear earnings lever for Walmart’s membership businesses and recurring revenue profile. New Sam’s Club Price Hikes Take Effect May 1. Should You Buy Walmart Stock First?
• Neutral Sentiment: Navy Exchange story is peripheral — Coverage of the U.S. Navy Exchange highlights how larger retailers (Walmart/Amazon) are taking share from military exchanges; this underscores Walmart’s competitive strength but is not a material company announcement. Why the U.S. Navy’s retail business is fighting Walmart and Amazon to fund its own future
• Neutral Sentiment: Digital price‑tag rollout — Walmart is replacing paper shelf labels with digital tags to improve pricing agility and margins; investors note efficiency upside but also regulatory and price‑transparency questions that could temper the near‑term benefit. Walmart’s Digital Price Tags Put Valuation And Margin Story In Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation check after big run — Commentary questions whether WMT’s strong multi‑year rally (50%+ over 12 months) leaves the stock fully priced; this raises caution on further upside absent continued execution. Is Walmart (WMT) Still Reasonably Priced After A 51% One Year Share Price Surge?
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term technical/pullback headlines — Multiple pieces note a recent snap in a winning streak and a one‑day downside move, reflecting profit‑taking and near‑term volatility that can pressure the share price despite the longer‑term positives. Walmart (WMT) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently weighed in on WMT. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $120.00 target price on Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. DA Davidson set a $150.00 target price on Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $145.00 target price on Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $145.00 target price on Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.12.

Walmart Company Profile

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.