WMTConsumer Defensive · Discount StoresThe 43 Wall Street analysts covering Walmart, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $130 — +22.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (29): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WMT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 15 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $140 → $120 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | BNP Paribas | Reiterates | Outperform | $146 → $137 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $145 → $140 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $147 → $132 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $150 → $132 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $135 → $130 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $137 → $125 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $140 → $125 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | $137 → $128 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $137 → $131 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | $140 → $130 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $140 → $114 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $141 → $130 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $140 → $120 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $150 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $137 → $135 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $137 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Walmart, Inc. returned +10.9% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Walmart, Inc. has a market value of $825.3B and an enterprise value of $893.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $725.3B. The latest quarter grew 5.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $23.1B, a 3.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.85.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $12.6B, after $28.2B of capital spending.
Walmart, Inc. spent $5.6B on share buybacks and $7.6B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.
Trailing P/E: 37.6×; forward P/E: 32.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.95%, paying out 35% of earnings.
Walmart, Inc. employs 2,100,000 people — $345K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| WMTWalmart, Inc. | $825.3B | 45 |
| COSTCostco Wholesale Corp. | $420.7B | 51 |
| TGTTarget Corp. | $74.9B | 96 |
| DGDollar General Corp. | $27.2B | 76 |
| DLTRDollar Tree, Inc. | $25.3B | 87 |
| KOThe Coca-Cola Co.* | $391.9B | 90 |
| PGProcter & Gamble Co.* | $336.9B | 60 |
* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few discount stores companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Walmart is experiencing a slowdown in consumer spending, which has contributed to a decline in its stock price. The article examines whether the dip represents a buying opportunity.
Why it matters — WMT watchers would care because weakness in consumer spending directly impacts Walmart's sales performance and its position as a bellwether for the broader retail economy.
The Motley Fool compares Walmart and Target, noting that Target is up 62% while Walmart's stock has declined, despite both companies raising dividends annually for decades. The article considers which of these Dividend Kings is the better buy in August and highlights that Walmart's low prices attract customers.
Why it matters — WMT watchers would care because the article assesses Walmart's long-term dividend record and current stock performance against rival Target, which factors into how investors view the company.
Walmart is rolling out NFC contactless payment capability, beginning Monday, which brings the retailer in line with the mobile-wallet-based checkout infrastructure already common across much of the US market. This ends Walmart's status as one of the prominent remaining retail holdouts without this payment option.
Why it matters — A WMT watcher would care because adopting NFC aligns Walmart with standard contactless payment infrastructure, modernizing the checkout experience as mobile wallets take a larger role at the register.
Walmart's shares fell almost 10% in a week, yet the company beat adjusted EPS expectations at $0.81 versus a $0.7413 estimate, grew revenue 5.94% to $187.94 billion, and raised its full-year sales guidance to 4% to 5% from 3.5% to 4.5%.
Why it matters — A WMT watcher would care because the earnings beat and increased full-year guidance contrast with the recent stock decline, indicating the company's underlying results may be stronger than the share-price slide suggests.
Walmart is rolling out Tap to Pay across its U.S. stores and clubs, adding checkout flexibility. The move comes as the company's digital sales and membership engagement continue to grow.
Why it matters — A WMT watcher would care because expanded checkout options could support engagement and digital sales momentum across its stores and clubs.
The 43 Wall Street analysts covering Walmart, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $130, with estimates ranging from $81 to $155. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 43 analysts covering Walmart, Inc., 36 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Walmart, Inc. 45 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Walmart, Inc. ranks 45 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 (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 43 analysts implies +22.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Walmart, Inc. 45 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Walmart, Inc. returned +10.9% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Walmart Inc. is a global omnichannel retail company that serves customers through a broad mix of stores, clubs, websites, and mobile applications.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 24 Aug 2026): "Why Is Walmart Stock Dropping and is it a Buying Opportunity on the Dip?". Walmart is experiencing a slowdown in consumer spending, which has contributed to a decline in its stock price. The article examines whether the dip represents a buying opportunity.
Walmart Inc. is a global omnichannel retail company that serves customers through a broad mix of stores, clubs, websites, and mobile applications. Its operations span grocery, consumables, general merchandise, apparel, home goods, health and wellness products, and pharmacy services, supported by fulfillment, delivery, pickup, and digital commerce capabilities. The company operates through three main segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club U.S., giving it exposure to mass retail, membership warehouse clubs, and cross-border commerce. Walmart also extends its retail platform into advertising, marketplace services, and other digitally enabled offerings that connect suppliers with a large customer base. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart Inc. plays a major role in everyday retail spending and remains a central operator in food, essentials, and value-oriented shopping across multiple markets.
CEO Mr. John R. Furner · 2,100,000 employees · United States · https://www.stock.walmart.com
