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NYSE:WMT

Walmart Inc (WMT)

121.28
+0.24 (0.20%)
as of Jun 15, 2026, 5:00:53 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 14, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Walmart Inc. (WMT) has garnered mixed reviews from experts. While several analysts acknowledge that Walmart remains a strong contender in the retail space, benefiting from market share growth and a successful transition to e-commerce, concerns regarding its current valuation persist, with many suggesting it is trading at historically high price-to-earnings (PE) ratios around 40x or higher. The company's recent earnings beat expectations, but future projections amid rising fuel costs evoke caution. Retail rival Costco (COST) also faces similar valuation challenges, leading analysts to advocate caution for investors considering new positions. Overall, while Walmart's business model is robust and it has transformed into a more pleasing shopping experience, the valuation remains a primary concern for many experts, making it a stock to watch carefully, especially if economic conditions shift.

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Cautious
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Overvalued
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COST
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Retail sales are off. Buy at $40/44 (limit order). Good company.
DON'T BUY
Good to own over a long period, but watch retail numbers first.
BUY
Prefers over Costgo.
TOP PICK
A defensive move in questionable economy.
TOP PICK
Large foreign potential. Consumer economy turning around
TOP PICK
Even if economy slows, retail sales will continue with this company. Expanding globally.
DON'T BUY
May have reached their valuation now.
DON'T BUY
With Fed cutting rates, retailers do well. Valuation is too high on Wal-Mart. Prefers Target.
DON'T BUY
A good company and leading retailer. Close to its value
BUY
Well run. Expanding globally. A long term holding. A rebound in economy would be good
DON'T BUY
Good company. Some growth problems in Europe. Starting to slow down
DON'T BUY
Disappointing Christmas sales A sign of economic trouble?
BUY
Now cheap. Will probably buy in a week or two
DON'T BUY
Good company, but fully priced. Moving into groceries which has narrower margins
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