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Consumer DefensiveDiscount StoresScore data as of Sep 1, 2026

WMT

Catalysts
Walmart Inc.
Consumer Defensive· Discount Stores
AIQ Score
BearishAIQ Edge 2/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 1, 2026
Last price
$105.92
+$1.05 (+1.00%)
Latest market quote
Momentum23
Value34
Quality53
Risk Resilience48
Sentiment70
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 19, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 39/100

Momentum 23/100 and sentiment 70/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · Sentiment 35.91%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 23/100AIQ Edge 2/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+3.1%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+9.2%
Aug 20, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 20, 2026$0.74$0.81+9.2%$186.64B$187.94B
May 21, 2026$0.66$0.66+0.2%$174.84B$177.75B
Feb 19, 2026$0.73$0.74+1.8%$190.49B$190.66B
Nov 20, 2025$0.60$0.62+3.2%$177.44B$179.5B
Aug 21, 2025$0.73$0.68-7.2%$175.94B$177.4B
May 15, 2025$0.58$0.61+6.1%$165.62B$165.61B
Feb 20, 2025$0.65$0.66+2.2%$180.07B$180.55B
Nov 19, 2024$0.53$0.58+9.4%$167.69B$169.59B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
38
Buy
6
Hold
2
Sell
12-month analyst target
$131.36
+24.02% versus current price
Based on 20 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$110.00
+3.85% vs latest price
Average target
$131.36
+24.02% vs latest price
High target
$155.00
+46.34% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 19, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.63

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$187.31B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score70

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score23

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score39/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
20
Average target
$131.36
Target upside
24.02%
Target range
$110.00 - $155.00
90-day revisions
5

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
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WMT Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for WMT stock?

WMT's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move WMT stock?

Upcoming events that could move WMT include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could WMT's next earnings report affect the stock?

WMT's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive WMT stock higher?

WMT could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt WMT stock?

WMT could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.