Walmart Inc. (WMT)
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
$128.00
▲(0.39% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:06/06/26
The score reflects strong underlying business performance and constructive guidance/strategic execution, partially offset by thin margins and weaker recent free-cash-flow conversion. The biggest drags are a weak technical setup and an expensive valuation (high P/E with a low yield), with corporate events adding a smaller, mixed impact.
Positive Factors
Omnichannel scale & network
Walmart’s extensive store footprint plus integrated fulfillment and logistics creates durable reach and low-cost distribution. This omnichannel scale drives frequent grocery and consumable purchases, supports ship-from-store economics, and creates barriers to entry for competitors over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Structurally thin net margins
A low net margin (~3.1%) limits earnings sensitivity to revenue growth and leaves little buffer for cost inflation, wage pressure, or pricing regulation. This structural constraint makes profitability vulnerable to shocks and constrains the pace at which incremental sales convert to net income over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Omnichannel scale & network
Walmart’s extensive store footprint plus integrated fulfillment and logistics creates durable reach and low-cost distribution. This omnichannel scale drives frequent grocery and consumable purchases, supports ship-from-store economics, and creates barriers to entry for competitors over the next several quarters.
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Walmart Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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US Net Sales by Category
Breaks down sales within the U.S. across various product categories, offering insight into consumer preferences and the company’s competitive positioning in key retail sectors.
Breaks down sales within the U.S. across various product categories, offering insight into consumer preferences and the company’s competitive positioning in key retail sectors.
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The FlyWalmart (WMT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$958.95B
Dividend Yield0.85%
Average Volume (3M)22.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.6
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth5.87%
EPS Growth21.68%
CountryUS
Employees2,100,000
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryDiscount Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.85
Shares Outstanding7,958,079,000
10 Day Avg. Volume27,508,929
30 Day Avg. Volume22,337,653
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.29
Price to Book (P/B)9.55
Price to Sales (P/S)1.33
P/FCF Ratio63.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$142.13Price Target Upside11.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering27
EPS Forecast (FY)2.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$752.37B
Walmart Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Walmart Inc., established in 1945 and based in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates as a global retail powerhouse, having officially adopted its current name in February 2018, formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The company's diverse operations, encompassin...
How the Company Makes Money
Walmart makes money primarily by selling goods and services to consumers and businesses through multiple channels, with revenue recognized largely at the point of sale (in-store or online). Its core revenue stream is retail merchandise sales: (1) ...
Walmart Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 21, 2026
(Q1-2027)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 20, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted multiple strong operational and strategic wins: robust eCommerce and fast-delivery growth, marketplace and advertising momentum, AI-driven engagement gains, automation progress, improved merchandise mix, and reiterated guidance. Offsetting these positives were meaningful near-term headwinds from elevated fuel costs (absorbing ~$175M / ~250 bps of operating income), regulatory pricing impacts in pharmacy (~100 bps), and some category noise (eggs/private brands). On balance, the company showed execution, scale, and durable strategic momentum while acknowledging manageable short-term cost pressures.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line Growth
Consolidated constant-currency sales grew ~5.7% in Q1 (described as nearly 6%), exceeding the top end of guidance by ~120 basis points and adding nearly $10 billion in revenue year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Higher Fuel Costs Pressuring Profits
Higher-than-anticipated fuel costs reduced operating income by approximately $175 million in Q1, representing roughly a 250 basis point drag on operating income growth and creating near-term pressure on profitability.
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line Growth
Consolidated constant-currency sales grew ~5.7% in Q1 (described as nearly 6%), exceeding the top end of guidance by ~120 basis points and adding nearly $10 billion in revenue year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
Walmart reiterated its full‑year guidance, forecasting constant‑currency sales growth of 3.5%–4.5% (and saying full‑year sales are likely toward the upper end after a 5.7% Q1), with full‑year operating income growth of 6%–8%; for Q2 they expect constant‑currency sales growth of 4%–5%, operating income growth of 7%–10%, and EPS of $0.72–$0.74 (full‑year EPS guided to $2.75–$2.85). Management noted Q1 adjusted operating income grew ~5% (in line with guidance) despite absorbing roughly $175 million—about a 250 basis‑point drag—from higher fuel costs, and reminded investors the first quarter was expected to be the weakest for operating income with improvement thereafter. The Q2 guide would receive an approximate 90‑basis‑point reported sales benefit and a ~130‑basis‑point reported operating‑income benefit if current FX rates persist; guidance excludes any IEEPA tariff refunds (potential refunds as importer of record are estimated at less than half of 1% of U.S. annual sales).Walmart Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 725.30B | 713.16B | 680.99B | 648.13B | 611.29B | 572.75B |
| Gross Profit | 181.16B | 177.77B | 169.23B | 157.98B | 147.57B | 143.75B |
| EBITDA | 44.32B | 46.47B | 42.01B | 36.38B | 30.09B | 31.35B |
| Net Income | 23.06B | 21.89B | 19.44B | 15.51B | 11.68B | 13.67B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 289.61B | 284.67B | 260.82B | 252.40B | 243.20B | 244.86B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.73B | 10.73B | 9.04B | 9.87B | 8.63B | 14.76B |
| Total Debt | 74.18B | 67.09B | 60.11B | 61.32B | 58.92B | 57.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 188.63B | 178.49B | 163.13B | 161.83B | 159.21B | 152.97B |
| Stockholders Equity | 94.33B | 99.62B | 91.01B | 83.86B | 76.69B | 83.25B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 12.55B | 14.92B | 12.66B | 15.12B | 11.98B | 11.07B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 40.89B | 41.56B | 36.44B | 35.73B | 28.84B | 24.18B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -27.99B | -26.35B | -21.38B | -21.29B | -17.72B | -6.01B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -11.23B | -13.55B | -14.82B | -13.41B | -17.04B | -22.83B |
Walmart Technical Analysis
Negative
127.50
Price Trends
125.55
Negative
124.67
Negative
115.45
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.25
Negative
46.00
Neutral
85.60
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For WMT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 127.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 121.83, above the 50-day MA of 125.55, and above the 200-day MA of 115.45, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.25 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 46.00 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.60 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for WMT.
Walmart Risk Analysis
Walmart disclosed 11 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Walmart reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Walmart Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $432.70B | 49.01 | 28.27% | 0.59% | 9.23% | 12.69% | |
73 Outperform | $60.24B | 17.45 | 22.76% | 4.79% | 0.47% | -16.65% | |
68 Neutral | $22.08B | 17.58 | 20.88% | ― | -19.68% | ― | |
67 Neutral | $958.95B | 41.65 | 24.26% | 0.85% | 5.87% | 21.68% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
62 Neutral | $25.22B | 16.10 | 18.66% | 1.88% | 4.72% | 35.43% | |
60 Neutral | $39.53B | 39.70 | 13.04% | 2.15% | 0.35% | -57.81% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
WMT
Walmart
120.50
26.46
28.13%
COST
Costco
975.69
-21.41
-2.15%
DG
Dollar General
114.34
4.73
4.31%
DLTR
Dollar Tree
114.89
18.80
19.56%
KR
Kroger Company
64.12
0.39
0.61%
TGT
Target
132.64
37.51
39.44%
Walmart Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Walmart Shareholders Approve Charter Changes and Director Slate
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
At its June 4, 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting, Walmart investors approved an amendment to the company’s certificate of incorporation to extend Delaware-permitted liability limitations to certain officers, and the company immediately...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Walmart Raises $4.2 Billion Through New Debt Offering
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
On April 27, 2026, Walmart entered into a pricing and underwriting agreement with a syndicate of major banks to issue a new series of senior unsecured debt securities across five tranches maturing between 2029 and 2036. The sale of $350 million in...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Walmart CTO Adopts Structured Rule 10b5-1 Stock Plan
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
On March 27, 2026, Walmart disclosed that Suresh Kumar, its executive vice president, global chief technology officer and chief development officer, adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 as part of his long-term asset diversi...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Walmart Executives Adopt New Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
Neutral
Mar 13, 2026
On March 10, 2026, Walmart disclosed that director and former CEO C. Douglas McMillon adopted a Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan as part of his long-term diversification and financial strategy. The plan, which replaces an existing trading arrangemen...
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