NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc (WMT)
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Technical Analysis 
Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 22 opinions in the last 12 months.
Walmart Inc is viewed as a strong company with significant market share growth and a well-executed business model. Experts note its defensive nature and ability to adapt to changing market conditions, particularly through its e-commerce initiatives. However, there are concerns regarding its current valuation, as many reviewers believe it trades at a high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, making it expensive relative to its growth potential. The company's recent earnings results beat estimates, but projections for future performance have raised questions about its sustainability, especially in a challenging economic environment. While some analysts remain optimistic about Walmart's long-term prospects, several emphasize caution due to its perceived overvaluation and reliance on consumer spending.
Brooke ThackrayRemember that valuation is relative. Some years have higher valuations, some lower. Make sure you own shares that companies make things that people want and the company leads in its sector. WMT is a powerhouse, but its price performance vs. the market has been falling since September. WMT is really improving its e-commerce, but it will cost them. It's a great company...but there's Amazon. WMT is too defensive for this current market.
Impressive chart. Performing decently. Outperforming Amazon. Worries about valuation, and growth rate is still in single digits. Prefers something like Dollar General.
Gordon Reid
Doing very, very well. Pushing into new highs this week. Consumer staples tend to do well in latter part of economic cycle. It's somewhat expensive, growth rate is low for him. Decent dividend. Low beta. Owns Dollar General instead. Prefers defensives with growth behind them. How well can it fight long-term against Amazon?
The latest study shows they are competing well with Amazon on groceries. They have made major investments internationally and will soon be recognized by the market. Yield 1.92% (Analysts’ price target is $110.93)
Gordon ReidVery good company and well-run. There's enough room for this and Amazon to both do well. Buy this on a pullback. He's long held this.
Greg Newman
Andrew PinkHe owns Amazon instead. Walmart has all the baggage of being an old-school retailer. Shifting to an internet model is a good thing and bringing in one day shipping is helpful, but the competition is fierce.
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Fallen below 200-day moving average. Technicals don't look great. Mid-single digit growth rate. Dollar General or Target are better names. Valuation is expensive.