Walmart Inc. (WMT) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

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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
$127.64
Market Cap
$1.02T
1D Return
+0.04%
YTD Return
+14.80%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
46.5
P/B
10.2
P/S
1.4
EV/EBITDA
22.9
Div Yield
0.75%

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong profitability • Tight liquidity • Premium multiple WMT delivers strong profitability and cash flow with manageable interest coverage, but its stretched working capital and premium valuation leave limited margin of safety.

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Price Behavior

7.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Higher-low trend • Key support band • Resistance retest Support Level: $127.50–$127.92 Resistance Level: $132.03 WMT has trended higher over the last month with stronger higher highs/lows, but it needs to hold above the $127.50–$127.92 support band and reclaim $132 to confirm upside continuation.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Digital growth • Institutional buying • Bullish outlook Walmart is drawing strong investor attention amid solid digital-driven growth, bullish analyst sentiment, and active institutional buying, despite some macro caution and mixed holdings changes.

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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

WMT is evolving from a defensive retailer into a premium omnichannel compounder with fast-growing eCommerce, advertising, and membership income, but at ~46x earnings the stock already prices in much of that improvement, leaving limited upside unless growth accelerates and the market clears governance and balance-sheet risks.

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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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