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WMT Stock Forecast: Walmart, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$111
−0.44% on the day

The 43 Wall Street analysts covering Walmart, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $140 — +26.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$884.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
43 / 100
Median analyst target
$140
Analysts covering
43
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.9%
1M
−1.0%
YTD
−0.2%
1Y
+13.4%
From 52W high
−17.5%
From 52W low
+16.0%
$95
$134
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WMT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Walmart, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
43 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
95
Quality
86
Revisions
55
Growth
55
Momentum
53
Issuance
53
Accruals
45
Value
26
Size
0

Volatility (95): The share price has been relatively steady.

Value (26): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (0): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Walmart, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

WMT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WMT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140$160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WMTHigh $155Median $140Low $81

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says43 analysts
37 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $81Median $140High $155

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$145 → $142
22 July 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$137
22 July 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
8 June 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
8 June 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$145
3 June 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
3 June 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$145
29 May 2026Tigress FinancialMaintainsBuy—
22 May 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsOutperform—
22 May 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
22 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 May 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
21 May 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeHold—
15 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
11 May 2026Wolfe ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
22 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
13 Apr 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
25 Feb 2026Tigress FinancialMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

WMT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.5%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Walmart, Inc. (WMT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
39.2×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
9.4×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
21.3×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.3%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
18.8%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Gross margin
25.1%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.2%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Net margin
3.1%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
24.1%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.8%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 20% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

WMT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelDiscount Stores
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WMTWalmart, Inc.$884.9B
43
COSTCostco Wholesale Corp.$422.5B
56
TGTTarget Corp.$65.4B
82
DGDollar General Corp.$28.0B
78
DLTRDollar Tree, Inc.$24.4B
91
KOThe Coca-Cola Co.*$376.8B
92
PGProcter & Gamble Co.*$336.5B
58

* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few discount stores companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WMT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest WMT news & analysis

JPMorgan names 3 stocks worth buying ahead of August earnings

Invezz · 4 Aug 2026positive

JPMorgan has named three stocks it is highlighting ahead of the August earnings season. The report comes as US markets face oil-price volatility tied to Iran tensions, the ongoing quarterly reporting period, and the Fed's decision under new chairman Kevin Warsh to hold benchmark rates steady.

Why it matters — Walmart watchers would care because the item frames the market backdrop — oil prices, the earnings season, and Fed policy — that will shape attention on WMT as its August earnings coverage approaches.

As Americans go direct with GLP-1 prescriptions, Walmart, Costco, Amazon will be big weight-loss winners

CNBC · 1 Aug 2026positive

As employers drop GLP-1 coverage, more Americans are turning to direct-to-consumer weight-loss prescription programs. Big retailers including Walmart, Costco, and Amazon are racing to fill the void and gain market share, moves that could punish independent pharmacies.

Why it matters — A Walmart watcher would care because the company is positioned to gain market share in the growing market for direct-to-consumer GLP-1 weight-loss prescriptions.

A Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Tariffs Could Trigger Up to $175 Billion in Refunds, a Potential Tailwind for Import-Heavy Retailers

The Motley Fool · 31 July 2026positive

The article discusses how a Supreme Court ruling against Trump-era tariffs could potentially trigger up to $175 billion in refunds, creating a tailwind for import-heavy retailers who could see stronger cash flow, though it notes not every company will qualify equally.

Why it matters — As a major import-heavy retailer, Walmart could benefit from stronger cash flow if tariffs are ruled against and refunds are issued.

Why Amazon And Walmart's AI Shopping Agents Are Rigged Against ‘Made In USA'

Forbes · 31 July 2026negative

A Columbia Law School study found that Walmart and Amazon suppress "Made in USA" search results and appear to favor third-party imported listings through their AI-powered search engines.

Why it matters — WMT watchers would care because it raises potential reputational and regulatory concerns about how Walmart's AI search tools prioritize products, at a time when consumer interest in American-made goods is at an all-time high.

Amazon and Walmart's Shopping Bots Downplay ‘Made in USA' Data, Report Says

WSJ · 30 July 2026neutral

Amazon's Alexa and Walmart's Sparky shopping bots initially told users they could not access "Made in USA" seller information but later provided it, according to a WSJ report.

Why it matters — The incident raises questions about how Walmart's AI assistant handles product sourcing data, which could affect consumer trust and transparency expectations for the retailer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WMT stock

What is the WMT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 43 Wall Street analysts covering Walmart, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $140, with estimates ranging from $81 to $155. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WMT stock a buy right now?

Of the 43 analysts covering Walmart, Inc., 37 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Walmart, Inc. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WMT?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Walmart, Inc. ranks 43 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (95 of 100).

Will WMT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 43 analysts implies +26.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Walmart, Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WMT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Walmart, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WMT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $81 to $155 over the next 12 months.

How has WMT stock performed over the past year?

Walmart, Inc. returned +13.4% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Walmart, Inc. do?

Walmart Inc. is a leading multinational retail corporation specializing in the retail and wholesale business.

What is the latest news on WMT?

The most recent item we track (Invezz, 4 Aug 2026): "JPMorgan names 3 stocks worth buying ahead of August earnings". JPMorgan has named three stocks it is highlighting ahead of the August earnings season. The report comes as US markets face oil-price volatility tied to Iran tensions, the ongoing quarterly reporting period, and the Fed's decision under new chairman Kevin Warsh to hold benchmark rates steady.

Company

About Walmart, Inc.

Walmart Inc. is a leading multinational retail corporation specializing in the retail and wholesale business. The company operates a vast network of stores, including hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery outlets, offering an extensive assortment of merchandise such as groceries, apparel, electronics, home goods, and health products at everyday low prices. Walmart Inc. also provides a range of services including pharmacy, optical, auto care, and financial products like money transfers and prepaid cards. Through its robust e-commerce platform, it delivers online shopping options with convenient pickup, delivery, and membership programs for enhanced customer value. The company serves millions of customers across urban, suburban, and rural areas, focusing on consumer staples merchandise retail within the consumer retailing sector. Walmart Inc. maintains a significant presence in wholesale operations via membership warehouse clubs, catering to both individual shoppers and small businesses. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart Inc. plays a pivotal role in global retail by emphasizing accessibility, affordability, and a broad product selection.

CEO Mr. John R. Furner · 2,100,000 employees · United States · https://www.stock.walmart.com