Walmart executive VP John Furner sells $1.26 million in stock

Published 01/03/2025, 00:12
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John R. Furner, Executive Vice President of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), recently sold a significant portion of his shares in the retail giant. The company, currently trading at $98.61 and commanding a market capitalization of $792 billion, has delivered an impressive 64% return over the past year according to InvestingPro data. According to a recent SEC filing, Furner disposed of 13,125 shares of Walmart stock at a price of $96.15 per share. This transaction, executed on February 27, 2025, totaled approximately $1.26 million. Following this sale, Furner retains 460,672 shares directly and an additional 5,584 shares through a 401(k) plan. The sale was conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value, with notable achievements including 30 consecutive years of dividend raises and a strong financial health rating. Discover 13 additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics with an InvestingPro subscription.

In other recent news, Walmart Inc. has been in the spotlight due to several developments impacting its financial outlook and strategic initiatives. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 66 cents, slightly surpassing Wall Street’s expectations of 65 cents, although its guidance for fiscal year 2026 was more conservative than anticipated. UBS maintained its Buy rating on Walmart but adjusted the stock price target to $112, citing the company’s successful market share gains and growth in alternative business ventures. Similarly, TD Cowen raised Walmart’s price target to $115, highlighting the retailer’s strategic focus on high-margin sectors like marketplace and advertising as key growth drivers.

Meanwhile, RBC Capital Markets lowered its price target for Walmart to $107, maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm noted that while Walmart’s fiscal year 2026 guidance fell short of expectations, the retailer’s fundamental outlook remains stable. BMO Capital Markets also sustained an Outperform rating with a $110 price target, emphasizing Walmart’s continued business momentum and growth in digital and advertising sectors. In addition to these financial updates, Walmart and Sam’s Club launched their annual "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign, marking 20 years of partnership with Feeding America, which has resulted in over 9 billion pounds of food donations.

These developments underscore Walmart’s ongoing efforts to balance conservative fiscal guidance with strategic growth initiatives across various business segments.

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