Follow the crowd, they say. Perhaps not the best advice when walking towards a cliff or a scary Santa with a worryingly off-white beard.
TipRanks Black Friday Sale
- Claim 60% off TipRanks Premium for the data-backed insights and research tools you need to invest with confidence.
- Subscribe to TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks and see our data in action through our high-performing model portfolio - now also 60% off
Do a Bit of Crowd Surfing
But what about investing in stocks? Can the power of the crowd tempt you into buying into a stock for the first time or sending you the signals that now might be a good time to exit?
Investors can use their own judgement about the wisdom or the ‘What the …’ of the crowd through the TipRanks tool we creatively call ‘Crowd Wisdom’.
We last looked at the Crowd Wisdom of U.S. retail chain Walmart (WMT) back in October. Now as the year nears its end and thoughts turn to Christmas cheer what, if anything, has changed?
Back in October we found that 2.9% of 821,449 investor portfolios analyzed by TipRanks now hold WMT stock. Over the last 30 days 2.2% more portfolios held WMT stock, with a 0.2% increase in the last 7 days.
During that period, we saw a huge increase in announcements from Walmart about its AI growth. That includes a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI and an expansion into cryptocurrencies through its OnePay venture.
The Crowd Goes Quiet
Let’s find out what has changed as of November 25, 2025.
Looking at the Crowd Wisdom page, we see that 2.9% of 829,443 investor portfolios analyzed by TipRanks now hold WMT stock. Over the last 30 days 0.5 more portfolios held WMT stock, with a 0.5% increase in the last 7 days. Investor sentiment was at Neutral.
This is despite Walmart announcing a 5.8% increase in revenue for the third quarter, with eCommerce sales rising by 27% globally. Walmart’s U.S. segment showed strong sales growth driven by eCommerce, while its international segment benefited from significant sales increases in markets like Flipkart and China. Sam’s Club also reported growth, particularly in eCommerce and membership income. Looking ahead, Walmart has raised its outlook for fiscal year 2026, expecting growth in net sales and adjusted operating income, indicating confidence in its strategic initiatives and market position.
Favorite Stocks
Some of the most optimistic have been people aged over 55, with a 9.5% increase in WMT holders in the last 30 days. This age bracket represents a third of all WMT investors.
TipRanks data also shows what WMT investors bought over the last 7 and 30 days. Top of the list was consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (PG), industry giant Caterpillar (CAT) and fast food group McDonald’s (MCD) being added to portfolios.
Is WMT a Good Stock to Buy Now?
On TipRanks, WMT has a Strong Buy consensus based on 26 Buy ratings. Its highest price target is $130. WMT stock’s consensus price target is $121.92, implying a 14.31% upside.
