WMT Should I Buy
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Walmart Inc. (WMT) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and its ability to navigate economic challenges make it a solid choice. Despite minor insider selling and cautious congressional activity, the overall outlook remains favorable for long-term growth.
The technical indicators are bullish. The MACD is positively expanding, the RSI is neutral at 74.567, and the moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) indicate a bullish trend. The stock is trading near its resistance level (R1: 133.391), with potential upside to R2: 137.035.
Analysts have consistently raised price targets, with the latest targets ranging from $130 to $147, reflecting strong confidence in Walmart's performance.
Walmart's financials show robust YoY growth in revenue (5.84%), net income (34.21%), and EPS (35.09%).
The company is well-positioned to benefit from AI-related infrastructure investments and consumer affordability trends.
Insider selling has increased by 108.06% over the last month, which could indicate caution from insiders.
Congress trading data shows a recent sale transaction, suggesting cautious sentiment.
Amazon's strong performance and market leadership in sales could pose competitive pressure on Walmart.
In Q3 2026, Walmart reported revenue of $179.5 billion, up 5.84% YoY, and net income of $6.14 billion, up 34.21% YoY. EPS increased by 35.09% to $0.77, and gross margin improved slightly to 24.95%. These figures indicate strong financial health and growth momentum.
Analysts are overwhelmingly positive on Walmart, with multiple firms raising price targets recently. KeyBanc, BTIG, Wells Fargo, and others have highlighted Walmart's ability to navigate economic challenges, strong holiday season performance, and AI-related opportunities. The consensus is a Buy or Overweight rating, with price targets ranging from $130 to $147.
