Walmart Inc. Common Stock
WMT
$114.78
+0.77%
Walmart Inc. is the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally across three segments: Walmart US, Walmart International, and Sam's Club, with a dominant position in grocery and general merchandise. As a market leader in discount retail, Walmart leverages its massive scale, supply chain efficiency, and growing e-commerce presence to serve 270 million weekly customers. The current investor narrative centers on slowing same-store sales growth and a high valuation that leaves little room for error, as highlighted by a recent analyst downgrade and a 20% pullback from highs. Debate persists around whether Walmart can sustain its growth trajectory amid inflationary pressures and increased competition from peers like Target and Costco.…
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$114.78
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WMT 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Walmart Inc. Common Stock's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $149.21 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$149.21
7 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
7
covering this stock
Price Range
$92 - $149
Analyst target range
Walmart is covered by 7 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish: the average target price is not explicitly provided, but based on estimated EPS of $4.05 and a forward P/E of 34.7x, the implied target is approximately $140.60, representing 23% upside from the current price of $113.90. The estimated EPS range ($3.96–$4.12) and revenue range ($876B–$903B) indicate moderate dispersion, with the high end assuming stronger sales growth and margin improvement. Recent ratings are predominantly positive (Buy/Outperform), though one downgrade to Hold by HSBC in February 2026 suggests some caution. The wide target spread reflects uncertainty around near-term same-store sales and the sustainability of Walmart's valuation premium.
WMT Technical Analysis
Walmart is in a corrective phase within a longer-term uptrend, with the stock down 10.2% over the past three months and 5.5% in the last month, despite a 20.1% gain over the past year. The current price of $113.90 sits at 45% of its 52-week range ($94.23–$135.16), indicating a significant pullback from the highs and suggesting the stock is testing support levels rather than exhibiting momentum. The 1-year change of +20.1% still reflects a strong uptrend, but the recent decline has erased much of the year's gains, with the YTD change at just +1.0%.
Beta
0.60
0.60x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-18.9%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$94-$135
Price range past year
Annual Return
+21.6%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | WMT Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | -5.2% | +1.0% |
| 3m | -8.2% | +7.9% |
| 6m | -4.4% | +8.5% |
| 1y | +21.6% | +20.1% |
| ytd | +1.8% | +9.9% |
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WMT Fundamental Analysis
Walmart's revenue growth remains steady but decelerating: Q4 FY2026 revenue of $190.7 billion grew 5.6% YoY, down from 6.6% in Q3 and 7.0% in Q2. The Walmart US segment, contributing 68% of sales, is the primary growth driver, while International and Sam's Club provide diversification. The company's profitability is solid, with a gross margin of 24.7% and an operating margin of 4.6% in Q4, though net income of $4.24 billion (net margin 2.2%) was pressured by higher costs. Free cash flow TTM of $14.9 billion is robust, and the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67 indicates a conservative capital structure, while ROE of 22.0% reflects strong shareholder returns.
Quarterly Revenue
$190.7B
2026-01
Revenue YoY Growth
+5.60%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
24.67%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$14.9B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is WMT Overvalued?
Given Walmart's positive net income, the trailing P/E of 43.5x is the primary valuation metric, while the forward P/E of 34.7x implies the market expects earnings growth to moderate the multiple. Compared to the industry average P/E of 22x (estimated), Walmart trades at a 98% premium, reflecting its scale, stability, and defensive nature. Historically, the current trailing P/E is near the top of its 5-year range (13.6x–56.0x), suggesting the market is pricing in optimistic expectations for continued growth and margin expansion, leaving limited upside if results disappoint.
PE
43.5x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Low-End
5-Year PE Range -54x~243x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
21.7x
Enterprise Value Multiple

