Walmart Inc. (WMT) Stock Forecast
WMT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.49 / 5 from 43 analysts
- Price target
- $127.35 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 19, 2026 EPS estimate $0.63
- 52-week range
- $100.61 – $134.20
WMT analyst ratings
43 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WMT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WMT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.64 | $0.62 | $0.67 | $0.62 | +2.5% | 35 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.89 | $2.80 | $3.08 | $2.64 | +9.3% | 39 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.23 | $3.09 | $3.56 | $2.89 | +11.8% | 42 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WMT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $187.19B | $185.56B | $189.78B | +5.3% | 29 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $752.86B | $746.62B | $757.94B | +6.6% | 37 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $785.57B | $769.20B | $795.59B | +4.3% | 37 |
WMT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WMT revenue: reported and forecast
WMT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | −7.0% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.89 | $2.89 | $2.89 | −0.5% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.29 | $3.28 | $3.23 | $3.22 | $3.23 | −1.8% | 1 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WMT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WMT beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from WMT
43 analysts cover Walmart; their consensus rating is buy (4.49 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $127.35, 7.2% above the latest close of $118.81. Analysts expect earnings of $2.89 per share for FY2027, +9.3% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $3.23 per share on revenue of $785.6 billion. Walmart beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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WMT forecast FAQ
What is Walmart's price target?
The average analyst price target for Walmart is $127.35, 7.2% above the latest close of $118.81.
Is Walmart a buy, hold or sell?
Of 43 analysts covering Walmart, 28 rate it a strong buy, 10 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Walmart's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.89 per share for FY2027 (range $2.80 to $3.08); for FY2028 the estimate is $3.23.
What is Walmart's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $752.9 billion, growth of 6.6%; for FY2028 it is $785.6 billion.
When does Walmart report earnings?
Walmart is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 19, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.63.
Does Walmart usually beat earnings estimates?
Walmart reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.