📌 Is WMT a Buy right now?
According to Ultra Stock Analysis Pro, Walmart Inc. (WMT) is currently rated WAIT (Signal Strength: 0/7). The long-term fundamentals are stable (P/E: 47.8, Revenue Growth: +5.6%), while short-term technicals show a bullish trend (RSI: 58). Consider waiting for support confirmation near $133.41 before adding exposure.
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Why this rating?
The Ultra Stock Analysis algorithm has assigned a WAIT rating to WMT based on a confluence of 3 distinct factors:
📊 Confidence Interval:
Based on 7+ years of historical data, signals with this specific technical fingerprint have resulted in a positive return 53% of the time over a medium-term (months) hold period, with an average return of +4.6% per trade.
To assist with risk management, here are the three most probable paths for WMT over the next trading week:
🟢 The Bull Case (Probability: 20%)
If WMT reclaims the $133.41 resistance level (Bollinger Upper), algorithmic targets shift to $137.10. This move would likely be driven by continued sector rotation into Consumer Defensive.
🔴 The Bear Case (Probability: 50%)
Failure to hold the $123.59 support zone (Bollinger Lower) triggers a defensive stop-loss signal. In this scenario, the algorithm projects a slide toward the $121.16 liquidity zone (-7.1% from current price).
🟡 The Base Case (Sideways)
Given the current ADX of 12 (weak trend - consolidation likely), the most likely immediate outcome is consolidation between $123.59 and $133.41 until a volume catalyst occurs.
⚠️ These scenarios are algorithm-generated projections based on technical analysis, not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
| TECHNICAL METRICS | VALUE | FUNDAMENTAL METRICS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $130.43 | Market Cap | $1039.7B |
| Past Win Rate (Backtest) | 53.3% | Forward P/E | 39.7x |
| Past Total Return | +42.2% | Analyst Target | $137.10 |
| RSI / Trend Strength | 58 / 12 | Upside to Target | +5.1% |
| MACD Signal | Bullish | Revenue Growth | +5.6% |
| Profit Factor | 2.47 | Institutional Own. | 40.0% |
| Position Entry | 2025-09-17 @ $103.65 | Analyst Ratings | 40 Buy / 3 Hold / 1 Sell |
| Open Position Past P&L | +25.8% |
MAINTAIN POSITION - Current position showing 25.8% unrealized gain. Use intelligent stop loss strategy below.
Both strategies analyzed independently. Conservative uses fixed 2.0x ATR stops. Hybrid adapts stops based on position profit (tighter as profit grows).
Fixed 2.0x ATR Stop Loss
Entry: $103.65 on 2025-09-17
Confluence: 5.0
Stop Loss: $125.56
Backtest Results (Since 2018):
Past Win Rate
53%
Past Total Return
+42.2%
Max Drawdown
-18.2%
Avg Trade
+4.6%
Trades
15
Adaptive ATR Stop Loss (1.0-2.75x)
Entry: $103.65 on 2025-09-17
Confluence: 5.0
Stop Loss: $126.78
Backtest Results (Since 2018):
Past Win Rate
57%
Past Total Return
+42.0%
Max Drawdown
-18.2%
Avg Trade
+4.9%
Trades
14
Current Price
$130.43
Buy Stop Loss
$125.56
Distance: 4%
Conservative 2.0x
Position Stop Loss
$127.39
Distance: 2%
Hybrid 1.25x
ATR 14 Day
$2.43
Volatility
ADX Strength
11.7
Weak/No Trend
Position up +26% - Adaptive strategy adjusts for momentum
ADX: 20-25 = Emerging trend | 25-50 = Strong trend | 50+ = Very strong
| Indicator | Value | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| EMA 20 | $128.73 | Bullish |
| EMA 50 | $126.27 | Bullish |
| RSI (14) | 57.5 | Neutral range |
| Trend Strength (ADX) | 11.7 | Weak/No trend (<20) |
Recent upgrades, downgrades, and price target changes (last 90 days)
| Firm | Action | From → To | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC | DOWNGRADE | Buy → Hold | Feb 20, 2026 |
| BTIG | REITERATED | Buy → Buy | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Average Target: | $137.10 | High Target: | $150.00 |
| Current Price: | $130.43 | Low Target: | $62.00 |
| Upside to Average: | +5.1% | Number of Analysts: | 41 |
Based on backtest performance (Win Rate: 53.3%, Avg Return: +4.6%) and analyst consensus (Target: $137.10, +5.1% upside), a MARKET WEIGHT exposure may be considered. Risk/Reward ratio of 0.34:1 suggests unfavorable risk-adjusted returns. Current open position shows +25.8% unrealized gain.
Walmart Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector (Discount Stores). Current valuation of 39.7x forward P/E reflects premium multiples relative to growth prospects. Operating margin of 4.6% shows compressed profitability.
Fundamental Outlook: Moderate Growth - Monitoring profitability amid revenue expansion
Overall Score: 3.7/10 - Slightly Bullish
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1039.7B |
| P/E Ratio (Forward) | 39.7 |
| EPS (Forward) | $3.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
| 52-Week Range | $91.89 - $134.69 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| Avg Volume | 20.2M |
Comprehensive Technical Data for Quantitative Analysis
| Indicator | Value | Indicator | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close Price | $130.43 | Volume | 15.2M |
| EMA 20 | $128.73 | EMA 50 | $126.27 |
| EMA 200 | $114.59 | Current Price | $130.43 |
| RSI (14) | 57.53 | MACD | 1.397 |
| MACD Signal | 1.394 | MACD Histogram | 0.002 |
| Trend Strength (ADX) | 11.67 | Volatility (ATR 14) | $2.43 |
| Bollinger Upper | $133.41 | Bollinger Lower | $123.59 |
| Stochastic %K | 62.84 | Stochastic %D | 66.53 |
| VWAP | $130.70 | Bollinger Middle | $128.50 |
| Confluence Score | 0/7 | Trade Signal | NONE |
Comprehensive Fundamental Data for Financial Analysis
| Valuation Metrics | Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1039.7B | Revenue | $713.2B |
| Forward P/E | 39.7 | Revenue Growth | +5.6% |
| Trailing P/E | 47.8 | Gross Margin | 24.9% |
| Price/Sales | 1.46 | Operating Margin | 4.6% |
| Price/Book | 10.43 | Profit Margin | 3.1% |
| PEG Ratio | 4.86 | ROE | 21.8% |
| Enterprise Value | $1104.1B | Free Cash Flow | $10.6B |
Comprehensive Trading Performance and Position Details
| Entry Date | Entry Price | Past P&L | Entry Stop Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | $103.65 | +25.84% | $100.33 |
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Entry Price | Exit Price | Return % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-19 | $47.10 | $44.69 | -5.11% | Loss |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-21 | $45.94 | $50.58 | +10.09% | Win |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-18 | $41.70 | $38.87 | -6.79% | Loss |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-31 | $44.44 | $42.27 | -4.89% | Loss |
| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-10 | $47.02 | $43.84 | -6.75% | Loss |
| 2023-03-31 | 2023-11-22 | $47.39 | $50.08 | +5.67% | Win |
| 2024-01-16 | 2024-03-21 | $52.59 | $60.11 | +14.30% | Win |
| 2024-05-02 | 2024-09-25 | $58.41 | $80.13 | +37.19% | Win |
| 2024-11-19 | 2025-03-12 | $85.25 | $84.06 | -1.40% | Loss |
| 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-26 | $102.50 | $95.48 | -6.86% | Loss |
Summary: 15 total trades | Strategy: Conservative Stop Loss (Fixed ATR-based)
Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Technical analysis based on historical data through 2026-05-08. Fundamental data auto-fetched from Yahoo Finance. Please conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.
Report Generated: May 09, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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