WMT
NASDAQ · Consumer Defensive · Specialty Retail · US
Research · Sep 3, 2026
[WMT] Walmart Thesis 2026: Scale Advantage Widens as Margin Quietly Expands
Walmart FY26 (Jan 31, 2026) at $713.2B (+4.7%), all three segments growing — Walmart US +4.4%, International +7.0%, Sam's +3.2%. OpMargin 4.2%, OI $29.8B. FCF $14.9B. Capital return $15.6B ($8.1B buybacks +80% YoY + $7.5B dividends, 51st year of consecutive raises). Membership + advertising (Walmart Connect) the margin-lift lines. 20 analysts: 19 Buy / 1 Hold, PT $130-$150 (tightest mega-cap spread).
Research · Aug 25, 2026
Walmart (WMT) Says Sparky Shoppers Spend 40% More Per Order, Users Up 70%
Walmart said Sparky users grew 70% and spend 40% more per order, with no controlled comparison between users and non-users.
Research · Jun 3, 2026
TGT, WMT, HD, DLTR Face Section 307 Tariffs
USTR's 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries use Section 307 forced-labor language — a deliberate workaround for the SCOTUS reversal.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
CPI Hits 3.3% and Stagflation Fears Return — XOM, CVX, and NEM Top the Defense List
With March CPI surprising at 3.3%, stagflation fears are resurfacing. We analyze six defensive companies across energy, gold, utilities, and consumer staples, finding that Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Newmont offer the best combination of direct inflation exposure, reasonable valuation, and strong dividends for a stagflationary environment.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Risk: PG and COST Win While TGT and CAT Face the Squeeze
Potential Strait of Hormuz blockade risks broad inflation, favoring pricing power staples like PG, COST, and WMT while pressuring discretionary TGT and input-heavy CAT/DE. Analysis ranks PG highest conviction amid TTM metrics showing superior margins and growth resilience.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
Trump Tariffs Under Fire From 24 States: TGT and NKE Are the Biggest Winners
24 states' tariff challenge could refund duties and cut costs for import-reliant retailers. Target and Nike top the list for exposure and valuation, with Walmart and Costco as resilient plays amid steady growth.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
Jamie Dimon's Warning: XOM & WMT Win, NVDA Suffers — 6 Stocks Ranked by Risk
Jamie Dimon's April 11 warning spotlights inflation, deficits, and geopolitics, favoring XOM and WMT as winners while pressuring NVDA and PLD. JPM and BAC offer mixed bank exposure with strong fundamentals. Ranked picks prioritize resilient cash flows over growth hype.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
Iran War Chaos Hits China Supply Chains — AAPL Ranked Most Exposed Among 6 US Giants
The Iran war's logistics disruptions as of April 11, 2026, are straining China's supply chains, exposing US giants like Apple and Nike to delays and cost hikes. We rank six tickers by vulnerability, with AAPL most at risk due to manufacturing reliance. Financials show resilient growth but thinning margins amid tariffs.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
UMich Warns Consumers Are Breaking — Why WMT and COST Win While NKE and SBUX Lose
UMich economist flags stretched US consumers amid high prices, driving trade-down to discounters like WMT, COST, TGT while hurting NKE, SBUX. Staples PG holds steady. Ranked picks favor value plays with strong financials.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
Hormuz Blockade: COP, XOM Surge as VLO Eyes Margin Windfall — WMT Holds Firm
US Hormuz blockade announcement on April 12, 2026, propelled oil over $100/bbl, favoring upstream leaders like COP and XOM while WMT and UNP showcase resilience. Energy stocks rally amid a severed historical correlation, with refiners like VLO poised for margin expansion. Ranked picks prioritize pure-play exposure at attractive multiples.
Research · Apr 13, 2026
Oil Above $100: XOM and CVX Surge While AMZN, WMT, and F Face Fuel Crisis
US Hormuz blockade spikes oil >$100/bbl, favoring XOM and CVX with massive upstream upside while pressuring F, AMZN, WMT, and UNP via fuel costs. Ranked picks highlight energy leaders as buys amid sector divide.
Research · Apr 9, 2026
Brent Crude Slides on Hormuz News: OXY Ranked Top Loser, F Top Winner
Pakistan's April 7, 2026, plea to open the Strait of Hormuz triggered a Brent slide, pressuring energy stocks like OXY and SLB while aiding Ford and Walmart via cheaper gas. Analysis ranks OXY as top loser and F as prime winner based on TTM metrics and guidance.