Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. Boosts Stock Holdings in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. raised its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 0.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,196,244 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,400 shares during the quarter. Walmart accounts for about 1.1% of Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD.’s holdings, making the stock its 29th biggest position. Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD.’s holdings in Walmart were worth $226,345,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Quantitative Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Quantitative Investment Management LLC now owns 82,309 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,482,000 after purchasing an additional 2,601 shares in the last quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 13.0% during the 3rd quarter. Acorns Advisers LLC now owns 10,325 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,064,000 after purchasing an additional 1,189 shares during the period. Seven Mile Advisory increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 31.7% in the 3rd quarter. Seven Mile Advisory now owns 17,776 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,832,000 after purchasing an additional 4,278 shares in the last quarter. Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Walmart by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC now owns 65,685 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $6,769,000 after purchasing an additional 452 shares in the last quarter. Finally, KLCM Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Walmart by 2.7% in the third quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 12,247 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,262,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Trading Up 1.4%

Walmart stock opened at $125.27 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $122.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $111.62. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The stock has a market cap of $998.43 billion, a PE ratio of 45.72, a P/E/G ratio of 4.60 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.81 and a 52 week high of $134.69.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $190.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.07% and a return on equity of 21.44%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.66 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a $0.2475 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s payout ratio is 34.31%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WMT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Tigress Financial set a $150.00 target price on shares of Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen lowered Walmart from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 price target on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walmart currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.76.

Key Stories Impacting Walmart

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart reported strong digital momentum: eCommerce sales rose ~24% in the fiscal Q4, reinforcing its omnichannel strategy and recurring revenue diversification that supports higher-margin pickup and delivery services. This underpins confidence in sales resilience and future growth. Walmart eCommerce Up 24%
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness: Tigress Financial reiterated a Buy and raised its price target to $150, citing Walmart’s transition to a tech-driven, omnichannel retailer — a vote of confidence that can support further upside and attract investor interest. Tigress Financial Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Flipkart IPO potential: Reports that Walmart-backed Flipkart is preparing for an IPO as soon as this year raise the prospect of a significant liquidity/monetization event for Walmart’s international eCommerce stake, which could unlock shareholder value if executed. Flipkart IPO Report
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive retail demand theme: Market commentary on ETFs that gain from consumers tightening budgets highlights Walmart as a beneficiary of value-oriented spending, which supports steady traffic and margins in down-cycle consumer environments. ETFs That Could Benefit
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term comparison with Amazon: Several pieces debate WMT vs AMZN for a 10‑year hold — useful for strategic allocation decisions but not an immediate catalyst. These compare capital intensity, margins, growth runway and ecosystem differences. AMZN vs. WMT Comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate housekeeping / optics: Commentary on Walmart’s prior stock split and long-term total-return track record reinforces retail accessibility and shareholder-friendly history but is not a near-term earnings catalyst. MarketBeat Stock Split Note
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sentiment concerns: Retail investor chatter (Reddit) and analysis have flagged a high forward multiple (~46x in commentary) and a recent month‑long pullback, prompting bearish social sentiment and questions about near-term upside versus current price. Elevated multiple and heightened retail skepticism can pressure short-term performance if earnings guidance disappoints. Reddit Valuation Critique
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation re-checks after momentum: Coverage noting recent share-price gains has prompted fresh valuation analysis — some investors are pausing for confirmation that top-line digital gains and margin expansion justify premium multiples. That caution can cap upside until clarity on sustainable EPS progression. Valuation Look

Insider Activity at Walmart

In related news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total transaction of $2,171,291.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 4,315,333 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $482,583,689.39. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total transaction of $9,430,445.99. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 402,072 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,772,492.88. This represents a 15.93% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 279,703 shares of company stock worth $34,140,843. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

About Walmart

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.