CPC Advisors LLC Acquires 6,715 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT

CPC Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 6.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 119,457 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,715 shares during the period. Walmart comprises about 1.3% of CPC Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. CPC Advisors LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $12,311,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Access Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Walmart in the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. PFS Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Walmart by 267.8% in the 2nd quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 320 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 233 shares during the period. Ridgewood Investments LLC grew its position in shares of Walmart by 55.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC now owns 323 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 212.6% during the third quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 322 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 219 shares during the period. Finally, Livelsberger Financial Advisory bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the second quarter valued at about $44,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Walmart News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nasdaq‑100 inclusion — confirmation that Walmart will be added to the Nasdaq‑100 is pushing flows into the stock and signaling recognition of its e‑commerce transformation. This is a primary mechanical and sentiment catalyst. Stock Market Today, Jan. 12: Walmart Jumps on Nasdaq 100 Inclusion
• Positive Sentiment: Google/Alphabet (Gemini) partnership — Walmart and Sam’s Club product catalogs will be integrated into Google’s Gemini/Universal Commerce Protocol, increasing discoverability and enabling “agent‑led” purchases via AI assistants — a structural win for online sales and customer acquisition. Walmart and Google Turn AI Discovery Into Effortless Shopping Experiences
• Positive Sentiment: Drone delivery scale‑up — Walmart plans to expand aerial deliveries to many more stores, which could lower last‑mile costs and improve same‑day convenience, supporting higher e‑commerce margins over time. Walmart Expanding Drone Delivery to Hundreds More Stores
• Positive Sentiment: Options and institutional signals — unusual call buying (roughly 142k calls) and a recent analyst price‑target increase from Bernstein indicate short‑term bullish positioning and growing analyst conviction. Bernstein Raises Walmart Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Sam’s Club membership strength — membership income and renewal trends are healthy, which is supportive for recurring revenue but already baked into estimates. Sam’s Club membership article
• Neutral Sentiment: OnePay employee buyback / valuation — Walmart‑backed fintech OnePay’s higher valuation signals fintech upside in Walmart’s ecosystem but it’s a secondary, longer‑term value driver. OnePay valuation report
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and macro risks — Walmart trades at an elevated multiple for a retailer (PE ~41); the stock’s run is partly mechanical (index inclusion) so it may be vulnerable to profit‑taking or broader market rotation. Ongoing macro or regulatory headlines could pressure the name. No direct article

Insider Activity at Walmart

In related news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.57, for a total value of $2,127,411.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,334,747 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $474,958,228.79. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.78, for a total transaction of $1,414,612.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 892,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,241,073.20. This represents a 1.45% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 125,628 shares of company stock worth $13,690,065. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Walmart Stock Performance

Shares of WMT stock opened at $117.97 on Tuesday. Walmart Inc. has a 12-month low of $79.81 and a 12-month high of $118.84. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $110.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $103.96. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The company has a market cap of $940.24 billion, a PE ratio of 41.25, a PEG ratio of 5.29 and a beta of 0.66.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The firm had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS. Analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on WMT shares. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Walmart from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 17th. Mizuho set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Walmart and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $123.00 price objective (up previously from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 target price (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Wolfe Research started coverage on Walmart in a report on Thursday, September 18th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $129.00 price target on the stock. Thirty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Walmart has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.37.

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.