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NYSE:WMT

Walmart Inc (WMT)

118.13
-2.90 (2.40%)
as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 20 opinions in the last 12 months.

Walmart Inc. (WMT) is facing scrutiny regarding its high valuation, with many analysts noting a significant increase in its price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, currently above 40x. Despite this, the company continues to demonstrate resilience by capturing market share and reporting strong earnings, such as beating estimates for the last quarter. Analysts highlight that Walmart's substantial e-commerce transition has enabled it to maintain competitiveness, although concerns about consumer reliance and economic factors remain present. Overall, expert opinions are mixed on its future, with some believing it is poised for growth aided by its hybrid retail model, while others stress caution due to valuation metrics. The consensus seems to lean towards a cautious outlook, with some suggesting that a significant pullback could present a buying opportunity.

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BUY
Market leader and has been gaining market share. Even though retail sales have been dreadful people are trading down.
DON'T BUY
Defensive retailer and has done well through this piece. Fairly valued. Better opportunities available.
TOP PICK
In a tough economy you are going to see efficient operators do well. They do well not just because they can buy on scale but many years ago they decided to pull people in for groceries and sell other products when they are there.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/08. Down 1.6%.)
DON'T BUY
Great company and has done very well but everybody that is looking to buy has crowded into this one. Has grown earnings at high single digits year after year but is trading at about 14X earnings making it a little expensive.
BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Really likes companies that people use every day. Clearly this one is picking up market share from other stores.
BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Got stopped out recently when it broke through $57-$58. A defensive name.
BUY
Best defensive stock you can find. One of the 2 stocks up in Dow Jones over the last two years. Positioned to gain market share. Would buy for a defensive portfolio. They have control of the situation. Is considering buying.
BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Sells stuff that people use every day and is pretty cheap.
TOP PICK
Very defensive. As consumers look for better pricing the company will have market share gain.
BUY
During troubled times, you pull in spending. People are moving down to lower end discount stores because they think they don’t have as much money.
TOP PICK
Trading at 40X earnings. Stronger US$ helps them to buy and source their products offshore more inexpensively. They are taking market share because the US consumer is moving down market.
DON'T BUY
Stock has done remarkably well considering the overall US market. Trading at about 15X earnings, which is still fairly modest but it is only growing at 10% a year.
BUY
As you have slowing economy consumers are going to increasingly go to this store. They constantly squeeze their suppliers, which helps them to keep prices down. Not expensive.
DON'T BUY
Will do well on a relative basis because there will be a march down and they are the best at discount retailing on a broad basis. Margin pressure and will be vulnerable to a stronger dollar as a lot of savings that they pass on to consumers is from importing from overseas.
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