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Investing.com - Tigress Financial Partners has raised its price target on Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stock to $125.00 from its previous target while maintaining a Buy rating. The move aligns with broader analyst sentiment, as InvestingPro data shows 18 analysts have recently revised their earnings estimates upward, with the stock receiving a strong consensus recommendation of 1.36 (where 1 is Strong Buy).
The firm cited Walmart’s increasing operating efficiency through automation and technology as key factors behind the decision, noting these improvements lower costs and enhance the retailer’s ability to deliver greater customer value alongside revenue and profitability growth. This efficiency is reflected in the company’s robust financial performance, with InvestingPro data showing revenue of $693.15 billion and a healthy gross profit margin of 24.91%.
Tigress Financial highlighted Walmart’s Q2 2026 results, which demonstrated robust sales growth, advancements in digital and omnichannel segments, strong operational performance, and resilient consumer demand and market share gains.
The research firm pointed to Walmart’s accelerating digital transformation, supply chain automation, omnichannel retail strength, marketplace expansion, increasing use of artificial intelligence, and retail media and membership programs as drivers of improving business performance trends.
Tigress Financial also noted Walmart continues to reinvest its substantial cash flow to accelerate innovation in cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, advanced robotics, and real-time automation, which drive efficiencies and enable store improvements while supporting shareholder returns through dividend increases and share repurchases. According to InvestingPro data, the company has maintained dividend payments for 53 consecutive years, with a recent dividend growth rate of 13.25%. Get access to dozens more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports, available for over 1,400 US stocks.
In other recent news, Walmart has announced several significant developments. The company is expanding its Walmart+ membership by adding Peacock to its streaming options, alongside Paramount+, allowing members to select between the two services at no extra charge. In a strategic move, Walmart has partnered with Broadcom to enhance its cloud infrastructure, implementing Broadcom’s VMware Cloud Foundation to streamline its global operations. Additionally, Walmart introduced new AI tools and seller incentives at its "Let’s Grow!" Marketplace Seller Summit, aiming to assist third-party sellers with faster market entry and expanded customer reach. The retailer is also enhancing its fulfillment capabilities with Next-Day Delivery in major cities such as Los Angeles and New York.
Furthermore, Walmart has expanded its partnership with Ranpak Holdings, agreeing to install Ranpak’s AutoFill systems across five new fulfillment centers in various states. On the analyst front, KeyBanc has reiterated its Overweight rating on Walmart’s stock with a price target of $110, following a conference call with company executives. These developments reflect Walmart’s ongoing efforts to innovate and optimize its operations and offerings.
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