Walmart stock slips after earnings as analysts trim targets
Published on 08/25/2026 at 18:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Walmart Inc. (US9311421039) stock traded from $114.30 on August 19, 2026 to $103.84 on August 20, 2026, then finished August 24, 2026 at $106.49 after a 2.69% rebound. The move followed August 20, 2026 results that showed adjusted EPS of $0.81 and revenue of $187.94 billion, both above expectations.
Earnings still set the tone
The latest quarter also showed revenue up 5.9% year over year, while U.S. comparable sales growth slowed to 2.6% from 4.1% in the prior quarter. MarketBeat's summary of the post-earnings coverage also cited a consensus price target of $131.88 and a market capitalization of $847.46 billion, which frames the stock's valuation after the drop.
That gap matters because the shares now trade below the 50-day moving average of $113.06 and the 200-day moving average of $121.09, even after the August 24, 2026 bounce. The 52-week range still runs from $95.42 to $135.15, so the stock is far from a breakout level.
Guidance and peer context
Management raised full-year sales-growth guidance to 4% to 5% after the August 20, 2026 report, but analysts also pointed to slower traffic and more cautious consumer spending. The same coverage says Walmart's latest quarter delivered a net margin of 3.00% and return on equity of 21.83%, two figures that show why investors still treat this as a quality retailer rather than a pure defensive trade.
Against peers, the name remains expensive on earnings, with a P/E ratio of 38.44 and a PEG ratio of 3.91. For a stock that has already absorbed a one-day move from $114.30 to $103.84, valuation is now part of the debate again.
Tap-to-pay push
One operational thread getting more attention is Walmart's rollout of tap-to-pay and NFC capabilities across U.S. stores and clubs, a move described in the same market coverage as a way to improve checkout convenience and support mobile-wallet use. The company is also introducing Scenario, a mostly sub-$25 fashion brand aimed at younger shoppers, giving the retailer another small but concrete merchandising lever beyond groceries and general merchandise.
What shares show now
Walmart shares closed August 24, 2026 at $106.49, after trading in a day range of $104.00 to $106.60 and on volume of 35.62 million shares. The stock remains close enough to the recent earnings shock that every fresh trading session still matters.
More on Walmart
Walmart is a mass-market retailer with supercenters, neighborhood markets, Sam's Club, e-commerce, grocery, and private-label merchandise at its core. That mix is what makes the August 20, 2026 quarter important: a $0.81 EPS print, $187.94 billion in revenue, and 5.9% year-over-year growth can still coexist with a rough market reaction when same-store momentum slows.
Walmart stock on August 24, 2026
Walmart stock closed at $106.49 on August 24, 2026, up 2.69% for the session. The combination of an $847.46 billion market cap, a 52-week range of $95.42 to $135.15, and a P/E ratio of 38.44 leaves valuation and execution as the main stock drivers.
Company
Company: Walmart Inc.
ISIN: US9311421039
Ticker: WMT
Exchange: NASDAQ
Price (as of August 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $106.49 USD
Market cap: $847.46 billion (as of August 25, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Discount Stores
Index membership: S&P 500
