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Investing.com - Oppenheimer raised its price target on Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stock to $115.00 from $110.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining an Outperform rating ahead of the retailer’s upcoming earnings report. The stock, currently trading at $103.62, has shown impressive momentum with a 53.65% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, Walmart is currently trading above its Fair Value.
The price target increase comes as Oppenheimer anticipates Walmart could soon enter a positive guidance revision cycle, following what it described as a difficult start to the year due to unexpected tariff and expense headwinds. With revenue reaching $685.09B and maintaining a GOOD financial health score according to InvestingPro, the company appears well-positioned for future growth.
Oppenheimer has revised its Q2 constant currency sales projections upward, reflecting potential for stronger top-line momentum than previously expected a few months ago.
The firm now expects Walmart’s earnings to reach the high end of management’s fiscal year 2025 guidance range of $2.50-2.60 per share for the period ending January 2026.
Walmart is scheduled to report its second-quarter results on August 21, with Oppenheimer suggesting the company could lift its FY25 financial targets either with the upcoming report or with its third-quarter results.
In other recent news, Walmart has received attention from multiple investment firms regarding its stock ratings and future prospects. UBS reiterated its Buy rating for Walmart, maintaining a price target of $110, as it anticipates strong second-quarter earnings that will showcase the company’s ongoing momentum. Erste Group also upgraded Walmart’s stock rating from Hold to Buy, reflecting a reassessment of the retailer’s market position. Meanwhile, Bernstein SocGen increased its price target for Walmart to $113, up from $108, while keeping an Outperform rating, indicating a positive outlook on the stock.
In addition to analyst updates, Walmart announced a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Leagues Cup, aligning itself as an official partner ahead of the 2026 World Cup. This collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement through various initiatives, including stadium activations and merchandise offerings. Furthermore, Walmart plans to make Vizio a private-label brand by 2025, limiting sales to Walmart and Sam’s Club locations. This move follows Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio for $2.3 billion last year, as part of its strategy to grow its advertising business.
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