Walmart stock gains after Q2 2026 earnings beat and steady analyst support
Published on 09/12/2026 at 15:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Walmart Inc. stock (ISIN US9311421039) closed at USD 107.15 on the Nasdaq on September 11, 2026, up USD 1.42 or 1.34 percent from the prior session as investors continued to digest stronger than expected second quarter 2026 results and supportive analyst price targets.
Q2 2026 earnings beat consensus
According to MarketBeat on September 12, 2026, Walmart reported earnings per share of USD 0.81 for its second quarter 2026, beating the consensus estimate of USD 0.74 by USD 0.07.
In the same report, the retailer is said to have generated revenue of USD 187.94 billion in Q2 2026 versus analyst expectations of USD 186.64 billion, marking a 5.9 percent increase compared with the same quarter a year earlier when earnings per share stood at USD 0.68.
MarketBeat also highlights that Walmart achieved a net margin of 3.00 percent and a return on equity of 21.83 percent in the quarter, figures that underpin the earnings beat and support the group’s long term growth story.
Guidance and analyst targets support Walmart stock
Looking ahead, Walmart has set guidance for third quarter 2027 earnings per share in a range of USD 0.620 to USD 0.640 and full year 2027 earnings per share in a band of USD 2.800 to USD 2.870, according to the same MarketBeat overview.
Separate data cited by MarketBeat on September 12, 2026, show that Walmart currently carries an average analyst rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of USD 131.88, indicating notable upside from the recent closing price.
In parallel, an analysis published by The Motley Fool on September 11, 2026, cites CNN figures showing a median 12 month price target of USD 130 from 47 analysts, implying roughly 23 percent upside from the USD 107.15 share price and a potential value of about USD 12,295 for a USD 10,000 investment if that target is reached.
TipRanks adds to the positive backdrop, noting that Walmart stock has a Strong Buy consensus based on 29 Buy and 3 Hold ratings and a consensus price target of USD 128.27, which implies an upside of 21.32 percent from the current price level according to TipRanks on September 11, 2026.
Legal headwinds temper valuation
Not all signals are unambiguously positive. A valuation note from GuruFocus on September 11, 2026, argues that Walmart’s share price of USD 106.96 is approximately 3.3 percent above its GF Value estimate of USD 103.50, suggesting a slight premium over fair value.
The same GuruFocus article points to legal headwinds, noting that a California judge has allowed an Estee Lauder lawsuit against Walmart to proceed by rejecting Walmart’s motion to dismiss, which could add uncertainty to the retailer’s risk profile.
Zacks Investment Research similarly strikes a more cautious tone, stating that Walmart shares have lost 14.3 percent over the past six months and currently trade at a price to earnings multiple of 34.25, above the industry’s 31.33 and the company’s five year median of 24.9, according to a piece syndicated via The Globe and Mail on September 11, 2026.
Current trading levels and market data
Per CNN Markets data, Walmart shares closed at USD 107.15 on September 11, 2026, with the price having risen USD 1.42 or 1.34 percent during the regular session and then ticking down USD 0.07 to USD 107.08 in after hours trading at 7:58 p.m. Eastern Time according to CNN Markets on September 12, 2026.
A separate snapshot from Robinhood on September 12, 2026, shows Walmart trading around USD 107.05, with the intraday range on that date between USD 105.72 and USD 107.21 and a trading volume of roughly 17.07 million shares versus an average volume of 21.93 million.
The same Robinhood overview lists Walmart’s market capitalization at approximately USD 849.86 billion, underlining the scale of the retailer and its importance in major equity indices.
Stock stays supported near USD 107
With Walmart stock hovering slightly above USD 107 as of September 12, 2026, investors are weighing the Q2 2026 earnings beat and solid analyst targets against valuation and legal risks, but the shares remain supported by expectations for continued revenue growth and disciplined guidance.
Walmart stock key data
- Company: Walmart Inc.
- ISIN: US9311421039
- Ticker: WMT
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 11, 2026, 4:00 PM): 107.15 USD
- Market capitalization: 849.86 billion USD (as of September 12, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Multiline Retail
- Index membership: S&P 500
