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WMT · Analysis updated Nov 5, 2026, 4:47 PM ET
Why is Walmart (WMT) stock moving?
Walmart has rallied sharply, from about $118 in mid-October to $129.17 on Nov 4, a gain of roughly 9%. Volume was elevated on the up days of Oct 30, Nov 2 and Nov 4. Catalysts include the expanded Symbotic automation deal with a $6B initial commitment, new AI shopping features including the Meta partnership, and a broad retail rally after the midterm elections. On Nov 5 the stock traded around $127.50 after hitting $131.82, which suggests some profit-taking. It sits about 4-5% below the 52-week high of $135.16. The valuation is rich, at roughly 46x trailing earnings, and bearish commentary flags slowing growth. An FTC pricing-data probe and a small insider sale are minor negatives. Fiscal Q3 earnings on Nov 19 are the key near-term event and could move the stock sharply either way.
News behind the analysis
- Walmart expands Symbotic agreement with $6B initial commitmentSymbotic and Walmart expanded their automation agreement, with an initial systems spend commitment of $6B. TD Cowen called it a major positive.
- Walmart, Target and Dollar Tree lead retail rally after Democrats sweep CongressRetail stocks rallied on Nov 4 after the US midterm results, with Walmart among the leaders.
- Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock Price Up 3.5% - Time to Buy?Shares rose 3.5% to $129.17 on Nov 4, with an intraday high of $130.94. ETFs bought $152.6M of shares on Nov 2. EVP Daniel Bartlett sold 3,346 shares at $124.51.
- Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Stock Price Up 3.5%About 29.2M shares traded on Nov 4, roughly 18% above average daily volume.
- Walmart (WMT) Stock Is Down 3%. Here's Why I'd Buy in November and Hold for a DecadeA Motley Fool piece argues that about 40x forward earnings is justified by scale and steady growth. It cites analyst expectations for a 5% sales CAGR and an 11% adjusted EPS CAGR through fiscal 2029.
- Walmart stock coverage: Meta AI shopping partnership and Q3 earnings dateWalmart is expanding its AI shopping strategy through a Meta partnership. Coverage flags a premium valuation and holiday execution risks. Fiscal Q3 results are scheduled for Nov 19.
- Walmart Stock (WMT) Climbs as It Unveils New Sparky FeaturesShares rose after Walmart expanded its Sparky AI features for holiday shopping.
- Walmart: Back To The Strong Sell RatingA bearish Seeking Alpha piece warns of slowing growth and a valuation above 44x forward P/E. It sees double-digit downside risk.
- Walmart (WMT) Stock Price: Nov 3 Close $124.86Shares fell 2.22% on Nov 3 after the Nov 2 gain. The stock trades at 45.9x earnings with a 0.78% dividend yield.
- Walmart (WMT) Stock Price, Quote and Key StatsWalmart's 52-week high is $135.16 (May 19) and its low is $98.88. It is trading near $127.50 on Nov 5, with a high of $131.82 that day.