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title: "Walmart (WMT) Stock Price Forecast — Top Analysts Raise Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings"
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description: "Walmart (WMT) is set to announce its Q1 FY27 earnings on May 21. The stock has risen nearly 18% this year, driven by strong grocery demand and e-commerce growth. Analysts from Piper Sandler and Bernstein have raised their price targets, highlighting Walmart's robust position among value shoppers despite inflation concerns. Currently, 28 out of 30 analysts rate WMT stock as a Buy."
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# Walmart (WMT) Stock Price Forecast — Top Analysts Raise Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to announce its Q1 FY27 earnings results on May 21. WMT stock is up nearly 18% so far this year, helped by steady grocery demand, strong e-commerce growth, and rising advertising revenue. Recently, top analysts at Piper Sandler and Bernstein raised their price targets on Walmart stock, citing steady consumer spending and Walmart's strong position among value-focused shoppers despite concerns about higher fuel costs and inflation.

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## **Top Analysts Lift Price Targets on WMT Stock**

Wall Street remains highly bullish on WMT, with 28 out of 30 analysts currently rating the stock a Buy.

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