Haverford Trust Co Invests $9.02 Million in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Haverford Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm purchased 79,634 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $9,019,000.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Walmart during the 2nd quarter valued at about $777,000. Davis Asset Management L.P. purchased a new position in Walmart in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $170,000. First Nebraska Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $21,494,000. Kendall Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Walmart during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $386,000. Finally, Kirtland Hills Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart in the second quarter valued at approximately $426,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Walmart

In other Walmart news, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.34, for a total value of $308,386.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 569,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $60,523,730.02. The trade was a 0.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares in the company, valued at $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 77,292 shares of company stock worth $8,421,143 over the last quarter. 0.09% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

More Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart reported fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of approximately $187.9 billion, while global e-commerce increased 23% and advertising revenue surged 38%. The results highlight continued momentum in digital retail and higher-margin businesses. Walmart Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators view the selloff as a potential buying opportunity, arguing that Walmart’s e-commerce, advertising, automation and AI-assisted shopping initiatives can support long-term cash-flow growth. Walmart’s Big Sell-Off Could Be a Buying Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts cited in recent coverage put Walmart’s consensus price target at $138.50, substantially above the current trading range, while unusually heavy call-option activity suggests some traders are positioning for a rebound. Walmart Consensus Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Walmart and Sam’s Club raised more than $39 million for the Children’s Miracle Network. The announcement supports the company’s community reputation but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings or valuation. Walmart and Sam’s Club Children’s Miracle Network Support
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary says the stock’s recent selloff reflects investor concern that Walmart may be fully valued after a roughly 127% five-year gain. Slower store-sales growth and a high earnings multiple could limit further upside even if digital businesses remain strong. Walmart Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold 50,644 shares worth about $5.3 million. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards, reducing its negative signaling value but still adding to investor focus on insider selling. Walmart Insider Trading Filing

Analyst Ratings Changes

WMT has been the subject of several recent research reports. Gordon Haskett cut Walmart from a “buy” rating to an “accumulate” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Freedom Broker upgraded Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on Walmart from $137.00 to $131.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on shares of Walmart from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $131.88.

Walmart Stock Performance

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $102.63 on Friday. Walmart Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $95.70 and a fifty-two week high of $135.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.77. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $112.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $120.57. The stock has a market capitalization of $816.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.05, a PEG ratio of 3.96 and a beta of 0.61.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.07. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.83% and a net margin of 3.00%.The company had revenue of $187.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.64 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.68 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Walmart has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.620-0.640 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.800-2.870 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Walmart Inc. will post 2.87 EPS for the current year.

Walmart 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.