Walmart holds near record valuation, analysts keep a bullish view on the shares

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 14:36.

Walmart (US9311421039) enters the new week on the NYSE trading around 117 dollars per share after Friday’s close at 117.18 dollars, according to recent quote data from Nasdaq and Trading Dashboard.Latest Trading Dashboard pricing overview The Dow Jones component therefore remains close to its record territory, supported by a robust analyst consensus for the stock.

What recent research says

Across major Wall Street houses, the analyst stance on Walmart remains clearly positive, with the majority of ratings in the Buy or Overweight range and only a minority of Hold recommendations, per recent consensus compilations on MarketBeat and other aggregators.MarketBeat overview of Walmart analyst targets Recent commentary points in particular to steady traffic growth, expanding e-commerce penetration and the contribution from higher-margin services as structural supports for earnings through 2027.

At the current share price of around 117 dollars, Walmart’s equity valuation implies a market capitalization in the area of 930 billion dollars, placing the retailer among the largest names in the S&P 500 consumer staples space next to peers such as Costco and Amazon, as current market data providers indicate.TradingKey snapshot of WMT market cap and metrics Several analyst notes in June highlighted that this premium valuation multiple relies on Walmart sustaining mid-single-digit sales growth and disciplined cost control over the next few fiscal years.

Consensus numbers and valuation lens

Consensus forecasts compiled by MarketBeat and similar platforms for Walmart’s current fiscal year point to modest revenue expansion and a low double-digit percentage increase in adjusted earnings per share, with the majority of price targets clustering moderately above the latest NYSE share price.MarketBeat consensus and price target data Against that backdrop, recent market commentary from US brokerages describes the Dow Jones retailer as a core defensive holding in consumer staples with additional upside optionality from its digital and advertising segments.

On standard valuation metrics, TradingKey data show Walmart trading at around 41 times trailing twelve-month earnings and roughly 1.1 times its trailing annual revenues, levels that are markedly above the average of traditional US brick-and-mortar retail peers but closer to broad consumer defensive leaders with recurring revenue streams.TradingKey valuation multiples for WMT Analysts focusing on discounted cash flow approaches argue that this premium remains justifiable if Walmart continues to shift mix toward higher-margin digital, membership and financial services offerings over the next several years.

The business behind the ticker

Walmart generates the bulk of its revenue through its US segment, which combines supercenters, discount stores and neighborhood markets, while the international segment and the Sam’s Club warehouse club format provide additional scale in North America and select overseas markets, according to the group’s corporate information.Walmart overview of its operating segments In recent years the company has expanded its e-commerce platform, grocery pickup services and the fee-based Walmart+ membership program to deepen customer loyalty and support margin resilience.

Where the Walmart shares trade today

The Walmart shares (US9311421039) last closed on the NYSE at 117.18 US dollars on 2026-06-22 at 20:00 UTC, based on Trading Dashboard price data.

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