NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc (WMT)
107.10
-0.04 (0.04%)
as of Sep 4, 2026, 11:33:47 pm Market Open.
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Sep 7, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 20 opinions in the last 12 months.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) continues to attract attention from experts with a mix of optimism and caution. Many experts commend the company for its consistent performance, particularly its ability to capture market share and benefit from economic conditions, such as tariff refunds. However, concerns regarding its high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, which many believe is overvalued, dominate the discussion. Expected earnings growth appears moderate, with some analysts predicting a slowdown, and the question of how the company will perform in a weakening economy weighs on investor sentiment. While some view Walmart as a reliable investment due to its defensive nature and successful e-commerce transition, the consensus leans towards caution regarding its current valuation.
Consensus
Caution
Valuation
Overvalued
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COST
WEAK BUY
A great company. Expanding internationally. Costs are going up which creating a bit of a margin squeeze which they are not able to pass on to their clients. Also not a lot of room to squeeze their suppliers. Average client is low income, who will have less money to spend. At these levels it could be worth looking at.
department stores
WEAK BUY
An interesting case history because it grew so big, so fast to become the biggest employer and retailer in the world and is now under pressure from a number of fronts, labour practices, real estate acquisition practices gives rise to questions if it can continue to grow as it has. Not an unreasonable price, but you're never going to see the performance of the past.
department stores
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sept 22/05. Up 5%.) Likes the predictability of its earnings and earnings growth. The largest food retailer in the US. Global leadership in discount retailing.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
department stores
BUY
Over the last several years, analysts have overestimated their ability to grow. Earnings have not caught up with the expectations. Their formula, consolidating and squeezing prices of suppliers, works and others try to follow it. Trying to move its business overseas and that's a riskier proposition. Over time it will do well.
department stores
DON'T BUY
For the last 4 years, the largest of the large cap stocks have continued to underperform. It reached a point in 2000 where the valuation, the number of X's earnings investors were paying for these companies, completely outweighed the growth rates. Over the last 4 years, there has been a continual decline on the prices that people are willing to pay.
department stores
DON'T BUY
Market seems to like what they have done and that their results were not as bad as had beeen feared. Their comments about Christmas seeems to be driving the stock higher. Still not that expensive and its dividend yield is OK. Because of their massive size, growth is going to be difficult for them.
department stores
BUY
Has not performed exactly as he would have liked. Has been hurt by the general inflationary trends going through the US economy and the perception of pricing power. There is a cost squeeze because of delivery costs to the stores.
John Sinkins, CFAOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick July 6/05. Down 11%.) At a 6 year low in terms of stock price and an 8 year low in terms of price earnings and price sales at 14 X next year's earnings. The largest food retailer in the US. Expects mid teen compound annual rate of return as well as share repurchases.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
department stores
DON'T BUY
Using a long term chart, you would see one of the most successful corporations in the world. One way they've been successful is they've been able to squeeze suppliers relentlessly. Most of their goods come from China and with China edging towards revaluation of their currency and oil prices going up, they'll have a harder time doing this.
department stores
DON'T BUY
Caller heard that he should buy the Wal-Mart in Mexico because it's cheaper. A: Wal-Mart the parent will grow at GDP. Very over valued at present. Wal-Mart Mexico would be a better way to go. (Ed: Can't find a listing.) Prefers Chico's (CHS-N) which is starting to roll out more and more stores every year.
department stores
TOP PICK
Has lost market share to Target(TGT-N). Trading around 18 X this year's earnings compared to Target's 21.5. Growth earnings and growth prospects are similar for both companies. Wal-Mart has global expansion possibilities. Can maintain 13% earnings growth while paying a 1% dividend yield.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
1.2% dividend. Likes their consistant dividend record and their consistant increase in that dividend. The multiples have shrunk. Have realized that they have to target the higher end shopper. Also will try to address line-ups. Going to try to formalize banking relationships for their clients.
Bob StodgellOwned
department stores
BUY
Caller, who plays options, believes that $45 is the support line and Wal-Mart will have a bounce. A: Would look at a $45 CALL (LEAP) perhaps a year out. Would use the resistance level as a possible exit. If it occurred in a 2/3 month period, you won't lose much. If you BUY a $45 LEAP and the stock takes a bounce off $45 up to its resistance point and you get a double on the leap, not a bad trade.
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