NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc (WMT)
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Technical Analysis 
Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 20 opinions in the last 12 months.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) currently faces a complex environment, with mixed feelings from analysts regarding its stock performance and valuation. While the company has experienced positive earnings and a strong revenue performance, with an EPS growth of 13% in 2025, there are concerns about its high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, which trades at around 40-50x. Experts emphasize the competitive landscape, particularly the pressures from rivals like Amazon in the grocery segment and various economic factors that could affect consumer behavior. Many analysts believe WMT remains a valuable player in the retail space, but they are cautious about its valuation and vulnerability, suggesting that the stock is too expensive given its growth prospects. Given its resilience during challenging economic conditions, analysts display a mix of optimism and caution towards the company's future performance, leading to diverse investment recommendations.
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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Remember 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.