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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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DON'T BUY
Fairly expensive for its margins. Does well during economic distress. On flipside, margin pressure comes from rising labour costs. Better places to be. He's leery on consumer stocks, both discretionary and staples.
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TOP PICK
Walmart Inc. helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 265 million customers and members visit approximately 11,400 stores under 55 banners in 26 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2020 revenue of $524 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Social media mentions are up 500% in the past 24h.
DON'T BUY
One of the best performers in the Dow Q3, up nearly 7%. Surprising. In late July, it could its full-year forecast for the second time. They lowered forecast in order for their August report to report. People buy this as a trade-down play going into a recession. Repeated missteps by management means he won't recommend it.
SELL
He just sold his Walmart. The news earlier this week cut guidance for full-year 2023. There's a shift on consumer sentiment. It trades at a forward 22x which is a premium to the market. That's why he sold. WM will figure things out but will take a quarter or two.
HOLD
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Walmart stocks and big retail are out of favour on Wall Street. Supply chain delays, hot inflation, higher wages and now product markdowns are plaguing Walmart and its peers. Further, WM’s last report noted a shift in consumer spending from household stuff to experiences. The company lowered EPS guidance as overall revenues in Q1 fell $5 billion from divesting businesses in the U.K., Japan and Argentina, further weighed by another $0.4 million of unfavourable forex. Meanwhile, international net sales slid 13% to $23.8 billion while net sales declined $5 billion. Adjusted EPS in Q1 reached $1.30, down 23.1% from a year ago. Management forecasted another 1% decline in EPS before flattening. That said, the company beat in Q1, but missed in Q2 which caused shares to slide from $148 to below $120. Read 3 gems from the Collision technology conference for our full analysis.
DON'T BUY
They reported a few weeks ago and noted a shift in spending from household goods into travel/social. WMT will have to discount some of these goods. The poorer consumer is feeling the impact from higher food and energy prices. Retail stocks have pulled back recently. She's not inclined to buy WMT and prefers Dollar Tree which enjoys more consumer demand.
TOP PICK
Excellent example of consumer discretionary that guided down. Not a perfect buy right here, right now. You can take a half position here. Model price of $111.52, which is -9.6% from here. However, they took write-offs on the balance sheet. Wait for support at $106.40, and buy there. He's taking the giants of consumer discretionary and buying when the Fed turns. Yield is 1.78%. (Analysts’ price target is $155.05)
DON'T BUY
Walmart didn't follow what the consumer was doing--buying more experiences. So, Walmart is left with a lot of inventory. Walmart missed the signal.
DON'T BUY
They have built up too much inventory. Data shows that consumers are spending more experiences and less on things. This stock will suffer for a little longer.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 28/21, Down 4.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with WMT has gapped down through our stop at $145. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 4%, when considering the previous buy recommendation.
BUY
Was overpriced for a long time, then stagnant, but now reasonable with improving earnings with a forward 22x PE. Walmart is well-positioned. Sam's Club helps.
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TOP PICK

Walmart has beaten its last four quarters. EPS growth continues to outpace the sector, currently at $4.88. Margins tick above industry average, such as a 2.43% profit margin. The PE of 31.4x trades below the industry average of 38.2x, though the street feels that a forward PE is 22.62x is more justified. One department where Walmart lags is its 1.46% dividend yield, which trails the pack, but is safe at a 45% payout ratio.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 28/21, Up 12.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with WMT is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $134) to $145.
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TOP PICK
Conservative holding with good dividends. Announced increased dividends starting May 31. Stockchase Research editor Michael O'Reilly recently reiterated it as a TOP PICK. Jim Cramer warns to be careful as retail historically doesn't do well as interest rates rise. Social media mentions are up 8% over the past 24h.
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(A Top Pick Feb 24/22, Up 3.45%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with WMT is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $124) to $134.
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