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Walmart (NASDAQ:NYSE:WMT), the $758 billion retail giant whose stock has surged 35% over the past year, reported that Executive Vice President Bartlett Daniel J sold 1,744 shares of common stock on July 15, 2025, at a price of $95.60, for a total of $166726. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value.
Following the transaction, Bartlett directly owns 649232.662 shares of the company. The sale comes as Walmart maintains its strong market position, with InvestingPro data showing 12+ additional insights available to subscribers.
The sale was executed under a prearranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted by Bartlett during an open trading window, as previously disclosed by Walmart on Form 8-K on March 28, 2024. The company has demonstrated consistent financial strength, maintaining dividend payments for 53 consecutive years and achieving a 13.25% dividend growth in the last twelve months.
In other recent news, Walmart is making significant strides across various sectors of its business. The company announced the opening of its first owned beef processing facility in Olathe, Kansas, which will package and distribute Angus beef to stores across the Midwest. This facility aims to enhance consistency and transparency in Walmart’s beef supply chain. In a strategic move, Walmart plans to transition Vizio into a private-label brand, exclusively selling it in Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by the end of 2025. This development follows Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio for $2.3 billion, aligning with its strategy to bolster its advertising business.
Additionally, Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles due to reported injuries from ejected lids, as announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In Fort Worth, Texas, Walmart is closing a Sam’s Club fulfillment center, with operations moving to a high-tech facility in Lancaster, Texas. The closure might lead to job losses, though Walmart has not specified the number of affected employees. Meanwhile, suppliers have paused orders from Bangladesh amid potential U.S. tariffs, impacting Walmart’s garment sourcing. These recent developments underscore Walmart’s ongoing efforts to adapt and expand its operations.
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