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Walmart Option Alert: Feb 28 $100 Puts Sweep (48) near the Bid: 2536 vs 7854 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Feb 28 $100 Puts Sweep (48) near the Bid: 2536 @ $3.11 vs 7854 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$97.435

Walmart Option Alert: Mar 7 $108 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 4150 vs 9 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Mar 7 $108 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 4150 @ $5.614 vs 9 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$103.88

Walmart Option Alert: Mar 7 $107 Puts at the Bid: 1683 vs 1 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Mar 7 $107 Puts at the Bid: 1683 @ $5.05 vs 1 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$103.79

Walmart Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 1497 vs 8660 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 1497 @ $3.89 vs 8660 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$103.355

Walmart Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $60 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 120 vs 647 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $60 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 120 @ $49.701 vs 647 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$105.08

Walmart Option Alert: Jun 20 $115 Calls at the Bid: 2000 vs 9471 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Jun 20 $115 Calls at the Bid: 2000 @ $2.87 vs 9471 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$104.87

Walmart Option Alert: Jun 20 $76.7 Calls at the Bid: 191 vs 21985 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open 

Walmart Option Alert: Jun 20 $76.7 Calls at the Bid: 191 @ $29.2 vs 21985 OI; Earnings 2/20 Before Open Ref=$104.6599

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Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.

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Wall Street is buzzing with increasing speculation about a recession, as economists identify several indicators suggesting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44448437/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-tesla-nvidia-fedex-and-the-market-digests-the-feds-rate-decision">impending economic downturn</a>.
What Happened: According to a report, Goldman Sachs&nbsp;has raised its likelihood of a recession in&nbsp;the next 12 months from&nbsp;15% to 20%. A March survey by&nbsp;Bank of America&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) showed that 55% of fund managers perceive&nbsp;a global recession triggered by&nbsp;a trade war as the&nbsp;primary&nbsp;tail risk for the market.
Consumer expectations of a recession in the upcoming year have also risen to a nine-month peak, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Survey by the Conference Board, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/recession-2025-warning-economy-outlook-growth-slowdown-debt-stocks-rates-2025-3">reports</a> Insider.
Economist David Rosenberg foresees a downturn in the next few months, highlighting several warning signs of a faltering economy.
Rosenberg points out several alarming signs including US households battling to keep up with inflation, an increased debt load, struggling small- and mid-cap stocks, and declining corporate earnings guidance. 
Rosenberg stated, &#8220;If the past is prescient, the recession which nobody believes will rear its ugly head will materialize as early as July.&#8221;
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Households are increasingly unable to handle emergency expenses, with&nbsp;the latest Survey of Consumer&nbsp;Expectations from the New York&nbsp;Fed indicating that only 63% of US households could manage a sudden $2,000 bill. 
This is the lowest percentage since Q4 2015, as per an analysis by&nbsp;Apollo Global Management&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>). Moreover, total household debt increased by $93 billion in Q4, hitting a record $18 trillion. 
Small- and mid-cap stocks are also struggling, with the iShares S&amp;P Small-cap 600 Value ETF down 16% from its November peak and the S&amp;P MidCap 400 down 13% from its November high.
Companies like&nbsp;Walmart&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>),&nbsp;Target&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and&nbsp;FedEx&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) have reduced their guidance for the year, with approximately 70% of companies attributing potential negative outlooks this year to&nbsp;uncertainty around new policies and&nbsp;tariffs.
Finally, bond investors are factoring in a higher risk of companies defaulting&nbsp;in the coming years. Credit&nbsp;spreads have significantly increased in the past month, indicating investors&#8217; anticipation of a higher risk of corporate borrowers struggling to repay debt.
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Walmart's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.62% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.33 million shares sold short, which is 0.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.47 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Walmart Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742562921_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Walmart has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Walmart's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Walmart's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.70%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Walmart?

Ratings for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) were provided by 24 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Walmart and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $108.67, accompanied by a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $93.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $101.83, the current average has increased by 6.72%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742472046_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Walmart. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Walmart. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Walmart compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Walmart's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Walmart's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Walmart analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Walmart</h2>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
<h3>Walmart: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Walmart's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.13% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Walmart's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 2.91%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walmart's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.87%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Walmart's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.0% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.66.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Walmart Stock

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $99 to $93.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $93

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Walmart.
Looking at options history for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $568,380 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $1,087,243.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $82.5 to $130.0 for Walmart over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Walmart's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Walmart's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $82.5 to $130.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Walmart 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742396498_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$842.4K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$241.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>424</td>
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<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$118.3K</td>
<td>876</td>
<td>141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$107.7K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>540</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$86.67</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Walmart, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Walmart Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,949,876, with WMT's price up by 0.61%, positioned at $86.11.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 57 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Walmart</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $109.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Roth MKM has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $108. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $107. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $118. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $100. 
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Walmart Unusual Options Activity

Financial services provider for shoppers and merchants, Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) competitor&nbsp;Klarna announced a<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44356051/affirm-holdings-stock-is-falling-monday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener"> partnership with&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44356051/affirm-holdings-stock-is-falling-monday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">OnePay</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44356051/affirm-holdings-stock-is-falling-monday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a>to offer installment loans at&nbsp;Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>).
The exclusive deal with Walmart means Affirm will no longer provide loan installment services for the retailer. Affirm has been offering installment loan services exclusively to Walmart customers since 2019.
Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance reiterated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy rating</a> on the shares and raised the price forecast from $50.00 to $56.00 on Monday.
Earlier yesterday, Nance reduced the price forecast for AFRM to $50 from $90. The analyst earlier estimated that Walmart&#8217;s contribution to CY2024 GMV to be roughly ~$2.2 billion (7% of total).
Subsequent to the publishing of the analyst note yesterday morning sizing the impact, Affirm published an 8-K in which the company noted that Walmart comprised 5% of GMV (vs the analyst&#8217;s ~5-10% estimate) and 2% of operating income (vs the analyst&#8217;s 10-19% impact estimate).
The financial impact of Walmart&#8217;s partnership termination on Affirm is now seen as lower than initially expected. This is due to Walmart&#8217;s history with third-party credit providers and the lower profitability of the Walmart partnership.
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Affirm&#8217;s lower operating income from this partnership (less than 1% margin) supports this view. The analyst increased price forecast for AFRM in line with the reduced operating income headwind, although still lower than before the announcement, reflecting lower peer multiples and the likely increase in investor sensitivity to competitive intensity.
AFRM recently extended its exclusive partnership with Shopify through 2028, securing a 3-year agreement. Both Shopify and Amazon, AFRM&#8217;s largest partners, hold long-term warrants for AFRM shares, suggesting a deeper, more strategic relationship compared to its previous partnership with Walmart, which was more distant.
AFRM is considered a leading underwriter in the subprime and near-prime credit space, with underwriting capabilities comparable to top incumbents like Capital One.
Its consumer-friendly approach, innovative products, and focus on e-commerce distribution are expected to drive market share gains, per the analyst.
AFRM is poised to benefit from the growth of BNPL in e-commerce, the younger generation&#8217;s preference for installment financing, and BNPL&#8217;s more tailored credit offerings compared to traditional credit cards, the analyst opined.
Walmart has a history of changing credit providers, including ending relationships with Synchrony and Capital One in recent years. This pattern of aggressive partner shifts will likely make investors more cautious about partner concentration risks and competitive pressures in the industry, noted the analyst.
Price Action: AFRM shares traded lower by 9.35% at $43.48 at last check Tuesday.
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How Walmart- Klarna Deal Impacts Affirm? Goldman Sachs Analyst Weighs In

Stocks were little moved during midday Monday trading in New York, as a mixed retail sales report failed to generate a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">bullish response from investors.</a>
Retail sales rose 0.2% month-over-month in February, rebounding from a concerning 1.2% decline in January but falling short of the 0.6% forecast. Yet, when excluding volatile categories, the picture looked slightly brighter.
The control group measure — which strips out sales from auto dealers, building materials, gas stations, office supply stores, mobile home dealers and tobacco retailers — rose 1% in February, fully offsetting January's 1% decline and significantly surpassing the expected 0.2% increase.
Despite this, concerns over a broader economic slowdown remain, with traders now looking ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Wednesday for reassurance that the U.S. economy is not headed for a recession.
Major indices remained broadly flat, though small caps outperformed. Energy led sector gains, while consumer discretionary lagged.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar index softened 0.3%, heading towards six-month lows. Gold continued to edge higher, hovering around the symbolic all-time high of $3,000 per ounce level.
Oil prices rebounded 0.8%, as crude rallied following President Donald Trump's vow to strike the Houthis in the Red Sea. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 1.4%, recovering some ground after a 2% drop on Sunday.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,059.31</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,698.02</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,649.40</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,690.47</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.2% up to $564.16.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $417.56.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $479.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.7%. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) dropped 2.6% on Monday, as investors braced for the company&#8217;s highly anticipated GTC AI conference, set to begin later in the day.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) surged 3.6% after Moffett Nathanson upgraded its rating from &#8220;Neutral&#8221; to &#8220;Buy&#8221; and raised the stock's price target by $250 to $1,100.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) tumbled 6% decline, giving back some of the gains from Friday </li>
<li>Chipmaker Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) jumped 7.6% after a Reuters report indicated incoming CEO Lip-Bu Tan may streamline operations by reducing middle management layers, optimizing chip production and launching new AI-focused semiconductors.</li>
<li>Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbed 7.5% following the unveiling of Ernie X1, its latest artificial intelligence model. Baidu asserts that Ernie X1 delivers performance levels comparable to rival DeepSeek's AI but at only half the cost. </li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) gained 4.4%, reaching $20.04, after JPMorgan upgraded the cruise operator&#8217;s stock to &#8220;Overweight&#8221; from &#8220;Neutral.&#8221;</li>
<li>In contrast, Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) tumbled 10% after Swedish fintech Klarna announced it would become the exclusive Buy Now, Pay Later provider for Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). Previously, Affirm held that exclusive partnership.</li>
</ul>
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Wall Street Wavers On Mixed Retail Sales, Nvidia Falls Ahead Of GTC AI Conference, Intel Rallies: What's Driving Markets Monday?

Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) shares are trading lower Monday after competitor Klarna announced a partnership with OnePay to offer installment loans at Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) locations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44353658/affirm-shares-lower-after-klarna-partners-with-onepay-to-exclusively-offer-installment-loans-at-walm">across the United States</a>.
What Happened: AI-powered payments and commerce network provider Klarna announced a partnership with consumer finance app OnePay to exclusively offer installment loan services for purchases at U.S. Walmarts. The new partnership will provide payment options for thousands of Walmart items online and in stores.
Klarna said the new offering will be directly integrated inside Walmart at checkouts later this year. OnePay is already integrated inside of Walmart channels and will expand its offering to add installment loans with repayment terms ranging from three to 36 months. Consumers will be able to manage their loans inside the OnePay app.
&#8220;This is a game changer. Millions of people in the U.S. shop at Walmart every day — and now they can shop smarter with OnePay installment loans powered by Klarna,&#8221; said&nbsp;Sebastian Siemiatkowski, co-founder and CEO of Klarna.&nbsp;
Affirm and Klarna are two of the world&#8217;s largest buy now, pay later providers. The exclusive deal with Walmart means Affirm will no longer provide loan installment services for the retailer. Affirm had been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38379284/affirm-stock-drops-as-walmart-rolls-out-new-payment-options-the-details">the exclusive provider</a> of installment loan services for Walmart customers since 2019.
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AFRM Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/afrm">Affirm shares</a> were down 7.13% at $46.51 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Affirm Holdings Stock Is Falling Monday: What's Going On?

Recent moves by President Donald Trump have raised questions about the future stability of the U.S. economy and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43758634/mary-trump-warns-dni-gabbard-could-lead-to-catastrophic-outcome-a-known-russian-asset-defender-of-murderous-dictator-assad">programs</a>, and sparked new commentary from a familiar critic.
What Happened: These concerns were highlighted in an analysis by Mary Trump, the President&#8217;s niece and vocal critic.
In a Cubstack <a href="https://www.marytrump.org/p/watch-what-he-does">post</a>, Mary Trump scrutinized the President&#8217;s recent policy decisions. She expressed apprehension about the potential impacts on the U.S. economy and social security programs.
She drew attention to Trump&#8217;s recent interviews, where he defended his budget plan and dismissed concerns over potential economic slowdown. She criticized his lack of detailed plans and his dismissal of the potential impacts on social security, healthcare, and retirement savings.
She also noted that Trump&#8217;s policies, including his tariffs and trade disruptions, could lead to rising consumer prices and economic slowdown. 
She cited warnings from companies like&nbsp;Target Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>),&nbsp;Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and&nbsp;Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) that they would&nbsp;pass these costs on to&nbsp;consumers.
Moreover, she highlighted the potential impacts of Trump&#8217;s policies on global alliances and U.S. credibility. She noted that&nbsp;China is positioning itself to&nbsp;replace the U.S. as a stable global leader in response to Trump&#8217;s tariffs and antagonism towards key economic partners.
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&#8220;Even if you don&#8217;t care about helping other people, there is still a benefit to the United States in the form of soft power. If you help other countries, particularly developing nations, they become loyal to you. They become, by virtue of our aid, spokespeople for America. That is soft power. We don&#8217;t have that anymore. China is going after that as well. The Trump regime is weakening us on every single front,&#8221; she wrote in the post. 
Lastly, she criticized Trump&#8217;s decision to halt&nbsp;military aid to and intelligence&nbsp;sharing with Ukraine, which she argued has emboldened Russia and weakened Ukraine&#8217;s position on the battlefield.
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Furthermore, the halt in military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine could have far-reaching implications for global security. As such, these concerns warrant close attention and scrutiny.
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Mary Trump Slams Uncle: 'The Trump Regime Is Weakening Us on Every Single Front'

J.P. Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February rose by 2.8% year-over-year, with core CPI increasing by 3.1%.
This marked a slight moderation compared to January's inflation figures of 3% and 3.3%, respectively. Both headline and core indices saw a 0.2% month-over-month increase, underperforming the expected 0.3% rise, noted the analyst.
In February, significant pricing changes were observed across several categories. TV prices experienced deflation, dropping 8.7% year-over-year, a sharp contrast from the 6.6% drop the previous month.
Other categories such as Sporting Goods and Cosmetics also saw deterioration in prices, while some areas, including Appliances and Pet Food, experienced price increases.
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Notably, prices for Building Products flipped to inflation, rising 0.2% year-over-year vs. -0.7% last month.
On a sequential basis, some categories such as TVs and Sporting Goods showed declines in prices compared to the previous quarter, while others, including Pet Food and Toys/Games/Hobbies/Playground Equipment, saw pricing improvements.
Interestingly, Grocery prices remained relatively stable, with Food at Home inflation holding steady at 1.8% year-over-year, although Pet Food prices saw a slight uptick of 0.4%.
As the year progresses, comparisons in certain categories like Building Products and Pet Food are expected to ease, leading to potentially less inflationary pressure. 
Meanwhile, more challenging comparisons are anticipated in categories such as Appliances, TVs, and Computers. The analyst notes that durable goods prices are stabilizing, with signs of improvement in categories such as food, electronics, and home furnishings.
This trend suggests that the strain on consumers&#8217; wallets may be lessening, concluded the analyst.
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JP Morgan Analyst Sees Inflation Easing, But Tougher Price Comparisons Loom For Key Categories

Peter Lynch, the legendary investor who turned Fidelity's Magellan Fund into a powerhouse, stood before an audience at the National Press Club back in 1994 and laid out what might be the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44211455/peter-lynchs-evergreen-market-advice-if-you-cant-find-growth-companies-in-innings-three-through-five-look-at-turnarounds">best investing advice</a> of all time: "The key organ in your body in the stock market is the stomach, not the brain."
His point? It's not about intelligence; it's about discipline. Investors lose money not because they lack knowledge, but because they can't stomach market volatility. Fast forward to March 10, and the markets are once again testing investors' nerves. With the Dow plunging over 890 points and the Nasdaq hitting a record low since 2020, it's the kind of environment where Lynch's words are more relevant than ever.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">"There's Always Something to Worry About"</h2>
Lynch was clear —investing is never smooth sailing. "All you must know is that it'll always be scary, there will always be something to worry about. You must forget all about it," he said.
Right now, investors are worrying about U.S. tariffs, global market instability, and interest rate hikes. But if <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44240968/history-repeats-market-enters-correction-zone-in-the-same-week-when-dot-com-bubble-burst-25-years-ago-heres-what-experts-are-saying">history has taught us</a> anything, it's that market downturns aren't anomalies—they're part of the game. According to Lynch, "History teaches you the market goes down. It goes down a lot." He pointed out that corrections of 10% or more happen about every two years, while bear markets (declines of 25% or more) hit roughly every six years.
Translation: If you're panicking about the market now, you might as well panic forever—because there's always going to be something.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Timing the Market Is a Waste of Time</h2>
A common mistake investors make is trying to predict the stock market. Lynch thought that was ridiculous: "People get too carried away. They try to predict the stock market. That is a total waste of time."
This is exactly what's happening now. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase, RBC Capital Markets , and Cit have downgraded U.S. stocks while upgrading China, signaling a shift in global confidence. But does it matter? Lynch would argue no.
If professional economists and even the head of the Federal Reserve can't predict long-term rates, why would an average investor think they can outguess the market? Instead of playing the guessing game, Lynch's advice was simple: own good companies, study them, and let time do the work.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Invest in What You Understand</h2>
Lynch was famous for his "buy what you know" philosophy. He mocked investors who put money into stocks they couldn't explain: "If you can't <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42499608/investment-guru-peter-lynch-if-you-cant-explain-to-an-11-year-old-in-2-minutes-or-less-why-you-own-t">explain to a 10-year-old in two minutes</a> or less why you own a stock, you shouldn't own it."
He backed it up with a personal example: Dunkin' Donuts. He knew it was a business that made sense—people drink coffee no matter what the economy does. "I made 10 or 15 times my money in Dunkin' Donuts. Those are the stocks I can understand," he explained.
This is a lesson for today's investors drowning in AI stocks, meme stocks, and speculative plays with no profits. If you can't clearly say why a company is worth owning, maybe you shouldn't own it.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Market Rewards Patience, Not Panic</h2>
Market crashes lead to panic selling, but Lynch believed that was a guaranteed way to lose money. He argued that some of the best investing days happen right in the middle of bear markets—a trend that Lazard Asset Management confirmed by analyzing decades of data.
His advice was ignore the noise and focus on the long game. He pointed out that companies like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) rewarded patient investors who weren't in a rush. He told investors, "You could have bought Walmart 10 years after it went public and still made 35 times your money."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line: Lynch's Advice Still Holds Up in 2025</h2>
Markets rise, markets fall, and investors freak out just like they always have. But Lynch's message was clear: if you understand what you own, ignore the panic, and hold strong, you'll do well.
His investing philosophy worked in 1994, and it still works in 2025. The only question is—can your stomach handle it?
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WMT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 26 extraordinary options activities for Walmart. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 23% leaning bullish and 65% bearish. Among these notable options, 23 are puts, totaling $1,487,401, and 3 are calls, amounting to $391,600.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $77.5 to $105.0 for Walmart over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Walmart stands at 4051.33, with a total volume reaching 8,264.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Walmart, situated within the strike price corridor from $77.5 to $105.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Walmart Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741791879_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$294.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$178.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.73</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$143.6K</td>
<td>651</td>
<td align="right">128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.96</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$108.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">385</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.
In light of the recent options history for Walmart, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Walmart</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,066,180, the price of WMT is down by -1.05%, reaching $86.52.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 64 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Walmart</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $113.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $114. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Walmart with a target price of $107. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Walmart with a target price of $112. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $118. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Walmart with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Spotlight on Walmart: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $107 to $100.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $100

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with the CEOs of America&#8217;s largest corporations on Tuesday, amid growing economic concerns and a recent slump in stock values.
What Happened: Trump&#8217;s meeting with around 100 CEOs is part of a regular gathering of the Business Roundtable in Washington. This influential group includes leaders from major U.S. companies such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) CEO David Solomon are also likely to be part of the Business Roundtable as per Reuters.
Chuck Robbins, the CEO of Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), is the Chair of the Business Roundtable.
Despite prevailing market concerns over Trump&#8217;s policies, the White House remains optimistic. White House spokesman Kush Desai told Reuters, &#8220;Industry leaders have responded to President Trump&#8217;s America First economic agenda of tariffs, deregulation, and the unleashing of American energy with trillions in investment commitments that will create thousands of new jobs.&#8221;
Earlier in March, Business Roundtable CEO Joshua Bolten extended support to Trump&#8217;s agenda, like creating more American jobs or increasing investment in domestic businesses and manufacturing. However, Bolten urged Congress to find a common ground for agreement on tax reforms, significant regulatory reforms, and the removal of the recent tariffs.  &#8220;These tariffs, especially if they are long-lasting, run the risk of creating serious economic impact,&#8221; stated Bolten.
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Why It Matters: The meeting comes at a time when the market is experiencing turbulence, largely due to fears of inflation and economic downturn. U.S. stocks experienced a significant drop on Monday, with the S&amp;P 500 down nearly 3% since Trump&#8217;s election and 4.5% down for the year. 
Tom Lee, the research head of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has labeled the recent stock-market plunge <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44244329/tom-lee-predicts-market-stabilization-following-mondays-overreaction-foresees-may-rate-cut">as an overreaction</a>, predicting market stabilization and a potential rate cut in May. Lee highlighted Tuesday&#8217;s Business Roundtable as one of the events that could lead to market stabilization and allay investor concerns.
However, the overall sentiment remains cautious, with investors closely watching the outcome of the meeting and the future direction of Trump&#8217;s economic policies.&nbsp;
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.3%. Currently, Walmart has a market capitalization of $702.52 billion. 
Buying $100 In WMT: If an investor had bought $100 of WMT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $316.32 today based on a price of $87.45 for WMT at the time of writing.
<h3>Walmart's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Shares of food and beverage related stocks are trading lower as investors assess tariff impact on the sector.

A leading retailer executive is sending warning signs on consumer spending in the wake of higher egg prices, tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43667632/inflation-rises-in-january-housing-costs-up-adding-to-consumers-2025-concerns">and higher inflation.</a>
What Happened: Weeks after Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">fourth-quarter financial results,</a> the company's CEO is sending warnings about macroeconomic concerns.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said budget-conscious consumers are changing their spending habits as food prices stay high.
"You can see that the money runs out before the month is gone, you can see that people are buying smaller pack sizes at the end of the month," McMillon said at the Economic Club of Chicago recently, as <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/01/walmart-ceo-warns-food-prices-are-causing-frustration-and-pain/">reported </a>by the Boston Herald.
McMillon said American consumers are looking for value when making their purchases.
While some items have come down in price, McMillon said food prices on items, including eggs remain elevated and are leading to consumers changing their spending habits.
"There are lots of income levels in this country — if you're at the lower end of that scale, you are feeling more frustration and pain because of higher food prices. They've persisted for years now, and you're just tired of it."
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Why It's Important: McMillon's comments come after Walmart's guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">signaled uncertainty over </a>macroeconomic conditions.
Walmart CFO John David Rainey said a higher level of uncertainty led to the company's cautious guidance.
"We have to acknowledge that we are in an uncertain time. And we don't want to get out over our skis here. There's a lot of the year to play out," Rainey said.
Rainey said tariffs create more uncertainty with food prices already high. The CFO said the retailer will work hard to "keep prices low."
"We are not immune to what is being suggested, but we'll work with suppliers."
Rainey said egg prices were a bit of an anomaly and could work itself out over time.
The comments also come after January inflation jumped the most since August 2023, with the rising price in the cost of eggs one of the contributing factors.
Other retailers facing high inflation and changing consumer spending have shared comments on Trump's tariff plans in recent months, including Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) CEO Mike Creedon.
Creedon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">said the retailer</a> could increase prices or change its product assortment due to Trump's tariffs. The CEO highlighted potential changes to pack sizes as one way to fight off tariffs.
"We believe there is a wide range of potential actions that we can take to help mitigate additional tariffs if and when they materialize," Creedon previously said.
Based on comments from Walmart and Dollar Tree, consumers are already buying smaller pack sizes in some cases with high food costs at stores and inflation still a major concern. With smaller pack sizes already being bought and consumers running out of money by month&#8217;s end, tariffs that could see prices rise could be a large concern for consumers.
WMT Price Action: Walmart stock is down 3.47% to $88.50 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $58.56 to $105.30. Walmart stock is down 1.6% year-to-date in 2025 and up 46% over the last year.
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Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) received temporary relief Thursday when President Donald Trump announced a month long delay on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44149833/trump-delays-ford-gm-stellantis-from-from-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-for-one-month">tariffs for Mexican imports covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement </a>until April 2, just days after the retail giant warned of &#8220;meaningful year-over-year profit pressure&#8221; due to trade uncertainty. 
The retailer, with nearly 2,000 stores nationwide, remains particularly vulnerable to trade disruptions with more than three-quarters of its sales coming from general merchandise like apparel, electronics and home decor—much of it imported, according to the F<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/b9b7808f-15fb-4e42-8b89-75668b640dbe">inancial Times</a>.
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Target told investors during its earnings call Tuesday that it expected substantial profit challenges in the first quarter, citing &#8220;tariff uncertainty&#8221; among several factors alongside weakening consumer confidence and declining February sales. The company&#8217;s forecast of &#8220;around flat&#8221; comparable sales for 2025 would mark a third straight year of stagnant or declining sales performance. 
&#8220;During February, we saw record performance around Valentine&#8217;s Day. However, our top-line performance for the month was soft, as uncharacteristically cold weather across the US affected apparel sales, and declining consumer confidence impacted our discretionary assortment overall,&#8221; Jim Lee, Target&#8217;s chief financial officer, told investors.
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While Trump&#8217;s tariff postponement offers temporary breathing room, the underlying business challenges remain. Target&#8217;s shares have declined nearly 35% over the past year, significantly underperforming compared to the 12.25% rise in the S&amp;P 500, as inflation-strained consumers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/04/38073451/analyzing-the-effects-of-inflation-on-american-consumers-a-comprehensive-statistical-study">pull back on discretionary spending</a>. 
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that Canadian tariffs might also see a similar postponement, though no official announcement had been made by late Thursday, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/economy/tariffs-delay-mexico-canada/index.html">CNN reported</a>. Trump announced the Mexican tariff delay after speaking with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114116432894994278">writing on Truth Social</a> that it was &#8220;an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum.&#8221;
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The delay pushes the tariff implementation to April 2, contingent on Mexico and Canada showing &#8220;significant progress&#8221; in addressing border security and fentanyl trafficking concerns—leaving retailers like Target in continued uncertainty, according to CNN. 
For Target, which reported fourth-quarter net profit of $1.1 billion—near the high end of its guidance—the respite may provide time to adjust supply chains, but the fundamental challenges of shifting consumer spending patterns, increased competition from Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and overall retail sector pressures continue, the FT reported.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
10:09 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$100.00	Feb 28, 2025	-25	4248	2536	54	7854	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:27 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$108.00	Mar 07, 2025	-18	4193	4150	46589	9	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:38 AMFeb 18, 2025	PUT	$107.00	Mar 07, 2025	-18	2817	1683	281700	1	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:36 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$110.00	Jun 20, 2025	87	1776	1497	21	8660	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:30 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$60.00	Jan 15, 2027	661	22	120	3	647	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:24 PMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$115.00	Jun 20, 2025	87	2098	2000	22	9471	TRADE	BULLISH
02:11 PMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$76.67	Jun 20, 2025	87	207	191	1	21985	TRADE	NEUTRAL