Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2025 $WMT

Feb 3, 2025
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Walmart – Analysts’ Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst’s rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock’s consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat’s consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat’s consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Based on 31 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walmart in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.” Out of the 31 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 28 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WMT.

Consensus Price Target

According to the 31 analysts’ twelve-month price targets for Walmart, the average price target is $95.37. The highest price target for WMT is $115.00, while the lowest price target for WMT is $58.33. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.00% from the current price of $99.34.

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WMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

WMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

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WMT Price Targets by Month

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Walmart Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Should I Buy Walmart Stock? WMT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Walmart pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walmart

Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Walmart:

  • Walmart’s stock is currently trading at $94.60, reflecting a strong performance and positioning it well within the market.
  • Recent earnings reports show Walmart exceeded expectations with $0.58 earnings per share (EPS), indicating robust profitability and effective cost management.
  • The company has experienced a year-over-year revenue increase of 5.5%, demonstrating consistent growth and resilience in its business model.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $94.69, suggesting potential for further appreciation in stock value.
  • Walmart’s strong market presence and diversified operations across retail, wholesale, and eCommerce provide a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Walmart

Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Walmart for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been significant, with 97,928 shares sold recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence among executives regarding future performance.
  • The company’s debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.42, which, while manageable, suggests that Walmart is using some leverage that could pose risks in a downturn.
  • Despite positive growth, the stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 38.82 may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Walmart faces intense competition in the retail sector, particularly from eCommerce giants, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • Recent downgrades from some analysts, such as DZ Bank reducing its rating to “hold,” may signal caution among market experts regarding Walmart’s future performance.

WMT Forecast – Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walmart is $95.37, with a high forecast of $115.00 and a low forecast of $58.33.

31 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued “buy,” “hold,” and “sell” ratings for Walmart in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 28 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should “moderate buy” WMT shares.

According to analysts, Walmart’s stock has a predicted downside of -4.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Walmart’s stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.


This page (NYSE:WMT) was last updated on 2/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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