Walmart Inc. (WMT) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 6, 2026

Research Idea

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Strong 21‑day momentum (~+12%), recent breakout, and a near‑term catalyst with Q4 earnings on 2026‑02‑19. Fundamentals show accelerating eCommerce (+27% y/y), ~53% ad growth, improved profitability, and index/listing flows from the Nasdaq transfer that are still working through. Setup favors a tactical long into/around the 2026‑02‑19 print with clearly defined risk.

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Idea window: 2/17/2026 – 2/24/2026Sector: Consumer Defensive

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$105.73
Market Cap
$841.41B
1D Return
-0.09%
YTD Return
-4.49%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
38.2
P/B
8.6
P/S
1.1
EV/EBITDA
20.8
Div Yield
0.92%

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Free Cash Flow • Rising Leverage • Thin Profit Margins WMT offers strong cash flow and asset efficiency, but thin margins, rising leverage, weak liquidity, and a still-demanding valuation warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

4.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Breakdown-driven weakness • Higher-low stabilization • Key reclaim needed Support Level: $102.63–$104.00 Resistance Level: $108.94–$110.00 WMT remains technically weak over the last month, but holding $102.63–$104.00 support and reclaiming $108.94–$110.00 would signal a recovery; otherwise downside risk persists.

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Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Earnings Beat • Guidance Raised • Valuation Pressure Walmart beat earnings and raised guidance, but weak North American sales and high valuation pressured shares despite strong digital growth.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

Walmart now merits attention as a higher-margin commerce ecosystem play, but at 36–38x forward earnings, investors should require sustained proof that marketplace and advertising growth—not one-off tariff benefits—can drive durable margin expansion before adding exposure.

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Description

Walmart Inc. operates a global network of retail formats and e-commerce platforms through three reporting segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company sells a broad assortment of groceries, household consumables, health and wellness products, apparel, home goods and consumer electronics, and it also provides pharmacy, optical, financial services and digital payment solutions. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart markets a range of private-label brands and runs membership warehouse clubs alongside its general retail operations.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Feb 17Feb 24WMTWalmart Inc.
Strong 21‑day momentum (~+12%), recent breakout, and a near‑term catalyst with Q4 earnings on 2026‑02‑19. Fundamentals show accelerating eCommerce (+27% y/y), ~53% ad growth, improved profitability, and index/listing flows from the Nasdaq transfer that are still working through. Setup favors a tactical long into/around the 2026‑02‑19 print with clearly defined risk.
Closed-1.6%
Feb 3Feb 10WMTWalmart Inc.
Walmart benefits from strong Q3 FY25 results, Nasdaq-100 inclusion catalyst, leadership change, and ongoing innovation initiatives; technicals show steady upward momentum indicating a tactical buy for near-term appreciation.
Closed-0.8%
Dec 16Dec 23WMTWalmart Inc.
Robust Q3 fiscal 2026 results driven by 27% e-commerce growth and advertising revenue surge, operational enhancements including AI shopping and supply chain investments, plus steady upward technical price trend over the last month indicating strong buying interest and continuation potential.
Closed-3.9%
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