Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$92.24 -1.16 (-1.24%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 31 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
29

Based on 31 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 31 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 28 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WMT.

Consensus Price Target

$93.69
1.57% Upside

According to the 31 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walmart, the average price target is $93.69. The highest price target for WMT is $115.00, while the lowest price target for WMT is $58.33. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.57% from the current price of $92.24.

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WMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	28 Buy rating(s)	28 Buy rating(s)	26 Buy rating(s)	27 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$93.69	$91.49	$78.99	$59.81
Forecasted Upside	1.57% Upside	3.59% Upside	-0.09% Downside	14.55% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

WMT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Walmart Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Walmart	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.97	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.57% Upside	28.31% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WMT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $111.00	+17.24%
12/13/2024	Tigress Financial 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$86.00 ➝ $115.00	+22.18%
12/11/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$96.00 ➝ $100.00	+5.74%
12/10/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$89.00 ➝ $94.00	-0.90%
12/3/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$94.00 ➝ $96.00	+3.43%
11/22/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$78.00 ➝ $90.00	+1.90%
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11/21/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$91.00	+4.38%
11/20/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$81.00 ➝ $97.00	+11.96%
11/20/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Ciccarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.00 ➝ $98.00	+12.80%
11/20/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$95.00 ➝ $105.00	+20.86%
11/20/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$89.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.10%
11/20/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Z. Ma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$98.00 ➝ $102.00	+17.50%
11/20/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$92.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.19%
11/20/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $96.00	+10.59%
11/20/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.90%
11/20/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.45%
11/20/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.47%
11/19/2024	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.47%
11/18/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$88.00 ➝ $92.00	+9.50%
11/18/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Keith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$83.00 ➝ $93.00	+11.04%
11/18/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $100.00	+18.11%
10/14/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$81.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.36%
9/27/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$75.00 ➝ $98.00	+22.71%
9/23/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Nedialkova Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/23/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$95.00	+18.74%
8/16/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$75.00 ➝ $85.00	+16.29%
8/16/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$73.00 ➝ $81.00	+10.57%
8/16/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$77.00 ➝ $83.00	+13.40%
8/16/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$81.00 ➝ $83.00	+13.42%
6/11/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $81.00	+21.68%
5/17/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$63.00 ➝ $70.00	+7.96%
2/16/2024	Stifel Europe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$56.33 ➝ $58.33	+2.51%
11/13/2023	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$61.67 ➝ $63.33	+14.04%
8/11/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$56.67 ➝ $60.00	+12.32%
6/12/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$62.00	+21.01%
4/19/2023	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Accumulate ➝ Buy	$51.67 ➝ $55.00	+10.11%
3/28/2023	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
2/15/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$58.33 ➝ $60.00	+23.72%
2/14/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Kirk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy

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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, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Walmart pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walmart
Bull Case

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

Walmart reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.58, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.53, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 5.5%, reaching $169.59 billion, which reflects its ability to grow sales in a competitive retail environment.
Walmart's current stock price is approximately $80.76, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
With a return on equity of 21.78%, Walmart demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
Insider ownership stands at 45.58%, suggesting that executives have a significant stake in the company, aligning their interests with those of shareholders.

Walmart
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a trading volume of 10,979,370 shares, which is below its average volume of 16,895,031, potentially indicating reduced investor interest.
Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.42, which, while manageable, suggests that the company is using some leverage that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Insider selling has been significant, with 2,309,091 shares sold in the last three months, which may raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's future performance.
The company's PE ratio of 38.63 indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Walmart's quick ratio of 0.23 suggests potential liquidity issues, as it indicates that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.

WMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walmart is $93.69, with a high forecast of $115.00 and a low forecast of $58.33.
: 31 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walmart in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 28 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 1.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Walmart's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Walmart has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, DZ Bank, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Redburn Atlantic, Robert W. Baird, Roth Mkm, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, Telsey Advisory Group, Tigress Financial, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Walmart more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Walmart is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WMT compares to other companies.

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Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target