NYSE · WMT
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
$123.51
Up+$2.26 (+1.86%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 8:04 PM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
40/100
Neutral
Price performance · WMT
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
WMT closed at $123.51 after 21 trading sessions, up 18.46% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $123.14 | $124.51 | $122.75 | $123.51 | 29.78M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $120.74 | $121.72 | $119.66 | $121.25 | 16.05M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $118.425 | $119.28 | $118.1118 | $118.77 | 14.46M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $119.66 | $120.061 | $118.76 | $119.32 | 15.71M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $119.65 | $121.77 | $119.555 | $120.29 | 16.18M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $121.58 | $122.40 | $119.12 | $119.89 | 18.6M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $119.44 | $121.18 | $117.83 | $121.12 | 28.35M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $116.90 | $118.155 | $116.63 | $117.80 | 17.94M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $120.405 | $120.50 | $117.47 | $117.85 | 21.84M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $118.41 | $119.275 | $118.05 | $118.70 | 16.26M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $118.07 | $119.48 | $118.07 | $118.81 | 20.62M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $120.00 | $121.38 | $117.75 | $117.87 | 32.05M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $113.74 | $116.24 | $113.38 | $116.16 | 25.91M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $114.21 | $114.825 | $112.21 | $112.28 | 17.68M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $111.50 | $113.14 | $111.305 | $113.08 | 13.94M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $110.00 | $111.51 | $109.9307 | $111.35 | 11.85M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $108.60 | $111.13 | $108.44 | $110.56 | 23.77M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $107.535 | $108.80 | $107.40 | $108.16 | 16.14M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $104.50 | $107.55 | $104.50 | $107.20 | 22.03M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $103.84 | $105.10 | $103.39 | $105.07 | 19.23M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $104.94 | $105.14 | $103.8101 | $104.26 | 23.28M |
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Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $680 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2025 sales), Walmart International (18%), and Sam's Club (14%). Within the US, nearly 60% of its $465 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | — |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | — |
Generated Oct 31, 2026, 7:18 PM
Walmart shares gained 1.86% today as the retail giant continues to execute on growth initiatives, including a major $6 billion warehouse automation deal and a new strategic partnership in the energy sector. However, the modest gain reflects investor caution around emerging regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures in the retail landscape.
Bottom line: Walmart's modest 1.86% gain reflects a balanced narrative: solid operational investments in automation and strategic diversification are bolstered by the company's defensive value positioning amid consumer spending pressures, yet regulatory scrutiny over AI pricing and Flipkart governance issues create near-term uncertainties. Investors should monitor FTC developments closely while remaining confident in management's capital allocation discipline and market share resilience.
Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026
Walmart just gave hundreds of employees free prescriptions for conditions like diabetes and asthma, but that zero-dollar benefit comes with a hidden expiration date that could cost retirees thousands once they leave the company.
Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026
American households are squeezing more of their paychecks into rent and groceries than they have in over a decade, and the pressure is already reshaping where investors park their money and where shoppers spend theirs.
Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026
Key TakeawaysCostco shares rose 1. 6% Friday to $1,012 and are up 19% in 2026, as September net sales climbed 13% to $30.
Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026
Halloween candy prices have climbed far faster than anything else in your shopping cart, and Hershey's latest earnings report reveals exactly why candy makers have little reason to stop raising prices anytime soon.
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Walmart Inc. shares closed at $123.51, gaining 0.95% in the most recent session and trading well above both key moving averages, per SID market data. The stock sits 12.4% above its 50-day moving average of $109.84 and 3.9% above its 200-day moving average of $118.89, reflecting sustained upward momentum. Over the trailing one-month period, WMT has appreciated by 16.68%, significantly outpacing its three-month return of 9.04% and its one-year return of 6.04%, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 76.0, placing the stock in technically overbought territory above the conventional 70 threshold. Walmart's beta of 0.641 confirms its historically lower volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its Consumer Defensive sector classification. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 20.78 million shares, underscoring robust liquidity. The company's market capitalization currently totals approximately $921.2 billion.
Walmart Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.21, a significant premium relative to the broader Consumer Defensive sector, according to SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.35, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not proportionally support its elevated P/E multiple based on current growth projections. The price-to-book ratio of 9.59 further reflects the premium investors are assigning to Walmart's asset base, per SEC filings. The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.79%, providing modest income return relative to the stock's price appreciation. Walmart's market capitalization of $921.2 billion positions it among the largest publicly traded companies globally. The valuation metrics collectively indicate that the market is pricing in expectations for continued revenue and earnings expansion, operational efficiency gains, and the company's growing digital and advertising revenue streams within the competitive retail landscape.
Walmart Inc. registers a composite smart money score of 40 out of 100, carrying a neutral signal overall, per SID market data. The institutional component scores a maximum 25 out of 25, reflecting strong and sustained positioning among large asset managers and pension funds. In contrast, the insider trading component scores 0 out of 25, with SEC Form 4 filings revealing 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 9 purchases and 11 sales. The slight tilt toward insider selling may reflect routine estate planning or diversification rather than directional conviction. Dark pool activity scores 9.3 out of 25, indicating moderate but not outsized off-exchange institutional interest. Congressional trading activity registers at 5.7 out of 25, suggesting limited but notable positioning by members of Congress, according to 13F institutional filings and congressional disclosure records. The divergence between maximal institutional confidence and muted insider signals creates a mixed smart money profile for WMT at current price levels.
Walmart Inc. delivered a notable earnings beat in its most recently reported quarter, posting actual earnings of $0.81 per share against a consensus estimate of $0.74, representing a positive surprise of $0.07 or approximately 9.5%, according to company earnings reports. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $0.66 per share for the upcoming quarter with results expected on May 26, 2026. Subsequent quarters carry estimates of $0.74 and $0.64 per share for the periods reporting on August 24 and November 19, 2026, respectively, per analyst estimates compiled by SID. The sequential decline in estimates from $0.81 actual to $0.66 projected reflects typical seasonal patterns in Walmart's fiscal calendar rather than deteriorating fundamentals. The company's demonstrated ability to exceed consensus expectations in the most recent period provides a constructive backdrop heading into future reporting cycles within the Consumer Defensive sector.
Wall Street consensus on Walmart Inc. remains decidedly bullish, with recent analyst actions uniformly reflecting positive sentiment, per SID consensus data. On October 15, 2026, Deutsche Bank upgraded WMT from Hold to Buy, marking the most significant rating change among recent coverage updates. Evercore ISI Group maintained its Outperform rating on October 20, 2026, while Mizuho reiterated its Outperform stance on September 29, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Additionally, both BTIG and DA Davidson maintained Buy ratings on September 10, 2026, reinforcing broad institutional conviction. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions carried a negative or downgrade signal, and Deutsche Bank's upgrade represents a fresh addition to the bullish camp. The absence of any Hold or Sell initiations during this period suggests that analysts view Walmart's competitive positioning, omnichannel execution, and margin trajectory as sufficiently compelling to justify the stock's premium valuation multiples at current levels.
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