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BENTONVILLE, Ark.—The Walton Family Holdings Trust has recently offloaded a portion of its holdings in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The trust sold 5,000 shares of the retail giant, with the transaction executed on March 6, 2025. The shares were sold at an average price of $96.05, generating total proceeds of $480,250. The sale comes as Walmart, now valued at $737.55 billion, maintains its position as a prominent player in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, according to InvestingPro data.
This transaction was executed in multiple trades, with prices ranging from $96.00 to $96.09. Following this sale, the Walton Family Holdings Trust still holds a substantial stake in the company, with 591,532,005 shares remaining. The sale was conducted under direct ownership, as indicated in the filing. The company has demonstrated strong dividend reliability, maintaining payments for 53 consecutive years and achieving a 23.68% dividend growth in the last twelve months.
The Walton Family Holdings Trust, one of the largest shareholders in Walmart, continues to maintain a significant influence over the company, which is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company’s overall financial health is rated as "GOOD," with analysts maintaining a strong buy consensus. For detailed insights and additional ProTips about Walmart’s valuation and future prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Walmart Inc. announced its fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 66 cents, slightly above Wall Street’s expectations of 65 cents. However, the company’s conservative guidance for fiscal year 2026, with an EPS forecast of 57-58 cents and a full-year projection of $2.50-2.60, fell short of analysts’ anticipated figures. UBS analyst Michael Lasser adjusted Walmart’s stock price target to $112, maintaining a Buy rating, while TD Cowen increased its price target to $115, also retaining a Buy rating. RBC Capital Markets revised its price target to $107, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing Walmart’s solid fourth-quarter results but lower fiscal year guidance. BMO Capital Markets maintained an Outperform rating with a $110 price target, expressing confidence in Walmart’s business momentum despite conservative guidance. The company continues to gain market share and sees growth in digital and advertising sectors, along with same-day delivery services. Additionally, Walmart and Sam’s Club launched their annual "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign, marking 20 years of partnership with Feeding America. This initiative has contributed over 9 billion pounds of food donations and $271 million to combat food insecurity in the U.S.
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