<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Moody Lynn &amp; Lieberson LLC grew its stake in shares of  Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT - Free Report) by 142.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 36,364 shares of the retailer's stock after buying an additional 21,364 shares during the period. Moody Lynn &amp; Lieberson LLC's holdings in Walmart were worth $3,748,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.</p><ul><li>Bullseye Bounce: Toms Capital Takes a Stake in Target</li></ul><p>A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in WMT. Marietta Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in  Walmart by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Marietta Wealth Management LLC now owns 149,316 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $15,389,000 after acquiring an additional 1,525 shares in the last quarter.  TBH Global Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of  Walmart by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. TBH Global Asset Management LLC now owns 28,699 shares of the retailer's stock worth $2,958,000 after purchasing an additional 751 shares in the last quarter.  Calamos Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of  Walmart by 3.9% during the third quarter. Calamos Wealth Management LLC now owns 272,462 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $28,080,000 after purchasing an additional 10,304 shares during the period.  Brendel Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of  Walmart by 1.4% in the third quarter. Brendel Financial Advisors LLC now owns 48,680 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $5,017,000 after purchasing an additional 662 shares in the last quarter.  Finally, Sax Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in  Walmart by 8.9% in the third quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 11,343 shares of the retailer's stock worth $1,169,000 after purchasing an additional 927 shares during the period. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><p>A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on WMT. Telsey Advisory Group  restated an &#34;outperform&#34; rating and issued a $135.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Piper Sandler  reissued an &#34;overweight&#34; rating and issued a $123.00 price target (up previously from $111.00) on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, November 21st. DA Davidson  set a $130.00 price target on shares of Walmart and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on Walmart from $110.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Walmart from $110.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a report on Friday, November 21st. Thirty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one  has issued  a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company  has a consensus rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and a consensus target price of $120.69.</p><ul><li>Are These 3 Leading Defensive Stocks Too Crowded Heading Into 2026?</li></ul><p><b>Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on WMT</b></p><h2>Walmart Stock Performance</h2><p>NASDAQ WMT opened at $111.41 on Thursday. Walmart Inc. has a 1-year low of $79.81 and a 1-year high of $117.45. The company has a 50 day moving average of $108.44 and a 200-day moving average of $102.92. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market cap of $887.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.95, a PEG ratio of 5.17 and a beta of 0.64. </p><ul><li>The Kroger Catalyst: $2 Billion Reasons to Buy</li></ul><p>Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 20th. The retailer reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.31% and a net margin of 3.26%.The business had revenue of $179.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $175.15 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.58 EPS. Walmart's revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.580-2.630 EPS.  On average, equities analysts forecast that  Walmart Inc. will post 2.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. </p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling</h2><p>In related news, EVP John D. Rainey sold 2,200 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.23, for a total value of $244,706.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 617,318 shares of the company's stock, valued at $68,664,281.14. The trade was a 0.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.83, for a total transaction of $2,171,291.28. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 4,315,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,583,689.39. This represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 125,628 shares of company stock valued at $13,690,065 in the last 90 days. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. </p><h2>Walmart Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses. </p><p>The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.</p><h2>See Also</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Walmart</li><li>The Best $1 You'll Spend This Holiday Season</li><li>Holiday surprise: $1 gets you everything</li><li>America’s “most deplorable” Christmas sale</li><li>Market Panic: Trump Just Dropped a Bomb on Your Stocks</li><li>Your family's wealth expires in 2026?</li></ul><p><strong>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding WMT?</strong> Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Walmart Inc. 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<p>Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC increased its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 142.4% in Q3, acquiring an additional 21,364 shares, bringing its total to 36,364 shares valued at $3.75 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in Walmart. Analysts have set new price targets for Walmart, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $120.69. Walmart's stock performance shows a current price of $111.41, with a market cap of $887.96 billion and a recent quarterly revenue of $179.50 billion, exceeding estimates.</p>

- Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC increased its Walmart stake by 142.4% in Q3, owning 36,364 shares valued at $3,748,000.  
- Multiple institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in Walmart, with several raising their stakes during the same period.  
- Walmart's recent quarterly earnings surpassed expectations, reporting a revenue of $179.50 billion and an EPS of $0.62, while analysts predict a FY 2026 EPS of 2.580-2.630.

Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC Buys 21,364 Shares of Walmart Inc. $WMT