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Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$87.94 +2.79 (+3.27%)
Closing price 03/31/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Walmart - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
30

Based on 32 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walmart in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 32 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 29 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WMT.

Consensus Price Target

$103.17
17.32% Upside
According to the 32 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walmart, the average price target is $103.17. The highest price target for WMT is $120.00, while the lowest price target for WMT is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.32% from the current price of $87.94.
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WMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/1/24 to 4/1/25
1 Month Ago
3/2/24 to 3/2/25
3 Months Ago
1/2/24 to 1/1/25
1 Year Ago
4/2/23 to 4/1/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
29 Buy rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$103.17$103.07$93.69$61.60
Forecasted Upside17.32% Upside4.47% Upside3.69% Upside2.74% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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WMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WMT Price Targets by Month

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Walmart Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWalmartRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.97
2.54
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.32% Upside57.14% Upside19.03% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/20/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Mark Astrachan
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$99.00 ➝ $93.00+7.68%
3/17/2025Erste Group Bank
3 of 5 stars
S. Lingnau
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/11/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Greg Melich
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$107.00 ➝ $100.00+12.83%
2/28/2025Telsey Advisory Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
2/28/2025Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
2/28/2025UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
2/25/2025DZ Bank
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A. Moutopoulos
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$110.00+17.48%
2/24/2025Guggenheim
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Robert Drbul
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $100.00+7.77%
2/21/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Steven Shemesh
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$109.00 ➝ $107.00+13.58%
2/21/2025Roth Mkm
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Bill Kirk
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$97.00 ➝ $108.00+12.86%
2/21/2025KeyCorp
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John Vinh
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $105.00+9.67%
2/20/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive
2/18/2025Piper Sandler
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Peter Keith
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$93.00 ➝ $118.00+13.42%
2/18/2025Robert W. Baird
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Peter Benedict
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $115.00+10.54%
2/13/2025Morgan Stanley
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Simeon Gutman
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$106.00 ➝ $115.00+10.70%
2/11/2025Truist Financial
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S. Ciccarelli
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$98.00 ➝ $111.00+8.51%
2/10/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Christopher Horvers
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$97.00 ➝ $112.00+10.71%
2/5/2025Oppenheimer
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Rupesh Parikh
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00+7.66%
2/3/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Edward Kelly
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $108.00+9.81%
12/17/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $111.00+17.24%
12/13/2024Tigress Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$86.00 ➝ $115.00+22.18%
11/20/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $105.00+20.86%
11/20/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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Z. Ma
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$98.00 ➝ $102.00+17.50%
11/20/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+15.45%
11/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $100.00+18.11%
9/23/2024Redburn Atlantic
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D. Nedialkova
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
9/23/2024Melius Research
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K. Short
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Initiated CoverageBuy$95.00+18.74%
8/16/2024DA Davidson
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $85.00+16.29%
8/16/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $81.00+10.57%
8/16/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$77.00 ➝ $83.00+13.40%
6/11/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $81.00+21.68%
5/17/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $70.00+7.96%
2/16/2024Stifel Europe
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 Boost Target$56.33 ➝ $58.33+2.51%
11/13/2023Stephens
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$61.67 ➝ $63.33+14.04%
8/11/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$56.67 ➝ $60.00+12.32%
6/12/2023BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$62.00+21.01%
4/19/2023Gordon Haskett
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 UpgradeAccumulate ➝ Buy$51.67 ➝ $55.00+10.11%

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Should I Buy Walmart Stock? WMT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Walmart pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walmart
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Walmart:

  • Walmart's current stock price is $85.08, which is significantly lower than its fifty-two week high of $105.30, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • The company reported a strong quarterly revenue of $180.55 billion, exceeding expectations, which indicates robust sales performance and operational efficiency.
  • Walmart has a solid return on equity of 21.87%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity, which can attract investors seeking strong financial performance.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend of $0.94 and a yield of 1.10%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $103.17, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

Walmart
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Walmart for these reasons:

  • The company's current ratio is 0.82, which is below 1, indicating potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to cover short-term obligations.
  • Walmart's quick ratio is 0.23, suggesting that it may struggle to meet its immediate liabilities without selling inventory, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.30 is relatively high, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • With a PEG ratio of 4.42, the stock may not be a good value relative to its growth rate, suggesting that investors might not see significant growth in earnings compared to the stock price.
  • Recent downgrades from some brokerages, such as Stifel Nicolaus lowering their price target, could signal caution among analysts regarding the stock's future performance.

WMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 32 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walmart is $103.17, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

32 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walmart in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 29 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WMT shares.

According to analysts, Walmart's stock has a predicted upside of 17.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Walmart's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Walmart more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Walmart is 2.97 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how WMT compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WMT) was last updated on 4/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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