Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Has $371.49 Million Stake in Walmart Inc. $WMT

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,334,446 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 49,758 shares during the quarter. Walmart comprises 0.8% of Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest position. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Walmart were worth $371,491,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Collier Financial bought a new position in Walmart during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Your Advocates Ltd. LLP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the third quarter worth $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in Walmart in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the third quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Clayton Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 193.0% during the fourth quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC now owns 293 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares in the last quarter. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Walmart Stock Up 0.3%

NASDAQ:WMT opened at $127.92 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $1.02 trillion, a PE ratio of 46.69, a PEG ratio of 4.75 and a beta of 0.66. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $125.62 and a 200 day simple moving average of $116.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.79. Walmart Inc. has a 52-week low of $91.34 and a 52-week high of $134.69.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The retailer reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $190.66 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $188.37 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.44% and a net margin of 3.07%.The business’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.66 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.610-0.610 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 4th. Investors of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.2475 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $0.99 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Walmart’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.13%.

Key Walmart News

Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is overhauling its Great Value private‑label brand across nearly 10,000 food and consumable items to appeal to value‑seeking shoppers, which should help boost gross margins and customer loyalty as consumers trade down. Walmart Revamps ‘Great Value’ Brand as Shoppers Shift to Lower-Priced Options
• Positive Sentiment: Management is accelerating store modernization and omnichannel investments (650+ remodels, ~20 new stores), adding pickup/delivery and digital tools to convert physical stores into fulfillment nodes — a direct lever to grow faster, lower delivery costs, and defend market share. Walmart Expands and Modernizes Stores to Support Omnichannel Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Walmart is testing using store back rooms as staging warehouses for same‑day and third‑party marketplace deliveries — a low‑capex way to accelerate delivery speed versus Amazon and monetize store footprint. Walmart Eyes Stores as Warehouse Space for Same-Day Delivery
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights Walmart’s push to commercialize logistics, expand private‑label and partner assortments (e.g., Pet Honesty, Lucky Energy), reinforcing the company’s multi‑pronged strategy to win share on both price and convenience. Walmart’s Private-Label and Store Modernization Push Might Change The Case For Investing In Walmart (WMT)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/media pieces place Walmart among durable, defensive large‑cap ideas and “best Dow stocks,” reflecting its dividend history and stability — supportive for longer‑term investor sentiment but less tied to near‑term stock moves. Walmart Revamps ‘Great Value’ Brand as Shoppers Shift to Lower-Priced Options
• Negative Sentiment: An insider (EVP) sold about $362k of WMT stock, a small signal but one investors monitor for timing/conviction. Insider Selling: Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) EVP Sells $361,688.00 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: A California judge alleged Amazon coerced vendors to pressure rivals (naming Walmart) in a price‑fixing claim; while the case targets Amazon, any mention of Walmart in high‑profile litigation can create short‑term reputational noise and regulatory scrutiny. California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi into illegally raising prices

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently commented on WMT. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $150.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $138.00 target price on shares of Walmart in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 price target (up from $125.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $138.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, February 20th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.64.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.79, for a total transaction of $9,430,445.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 402,072 shares in the company, valued at $49,772,492.88. This represents a 15.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO John R. Furner sold 13,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.96, for a total value of $1,600,725.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 687,287 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $83,821,522.52. The trade was a 1.87% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 263,376 shares of company stock valued at $32,598,466 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Company Profile

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.