Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) Executive Vice President Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,255 shares of the retailer's common stock on February 17, 2026, at a price of $133.21 per share, resulting in proceeds of $167,178.
The sale price was close to Walmart's 52-week high of $134.69, and comes after the stock advanced 23.5% over the prior six months. Following the disposition, Bartlett directly owns 586,328.533 shares of Walmart common stock.
The transaction was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that Walmart had earlier disclosed on Form 8-K dated March 28, 2024. The use of a pre-established 10b5-1 plan indicates the sale followed terms set out in that plan rather than an ad hoc executive decision on the trade date.
On valuation and broader company metrics, Walmart is currently a nearly $1.0 trillion company with a market capitalization reported at $993 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.13. Analysis from InvestingPro included with the reporting indicates the stock is trading above its Fair Value and lists Walmart among names deemed Most Overvalued by that assessment.
InvestingPro tips highlighted in the same analysis note that Walmart has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years, an item flagged separately from the valuation view. The InvestingPro package referenced also mentions there are 16 additional exclusive tips accessible to subscribers.
In corporate results disclosed most recently, Walmart reported fourth-quarter 2026 earnings that modestly exceeded consensus. The company posted earnings per share of $0.74 versus the $0.73 analysts had forecast, and revenues of $190.7 billion compared with the $190.4 billion expectation. Those results were characterized as a beat, though the company did not announce any mergers or acquisitions in the period covered.
The reporting indicates there were no analyst upgrades or downgrades noted in the recent news cycle. These items form the latest set of updates on Walmart's insider activity, valuation signals, and near-term financial performance.
Summary
Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,255 Walmart shares on February 17, 2026 at $133.21 per share via a Rule 10b5-1 plan, collecting $167,178. The sale occurred with the stock trading near its 52-week high, after a six-month gain of 23.5%. Post-sale holdings for Bartlett are 586,328.533 shares. Separately, Walmart reported a slight Q4 2026 earnings and revenue beat, while InvestingPro flags the stock as overvalued relative to its Fair Value.
Key points
- Insider transaction: Daniel J. Bartlett sold 1,255 shares on February 17, 2026 for $133.21 each, totaling $167,178; sale executed under a previously disclosed Rule 10b5-1 plan.
- Holdings and price context: Bartlett retains 586,328.533 shares after the sale; the stock traded close to a 52-week high of $134.69 and is up 23.5% over six months.
- Company metrics and results: Walmart has a market capitalization of $993 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.13, and reported Q4 2026 EPS of $0.74 on revenue of $190.7 billion, each slightly ahead of consensus.
Risks and uncertainties
- Valuation risk: InvestingPro analysis lists Walmart among stocks viewed as overvalued relative to Fair Value, which may affect investor expectations and share price sensitivity in equities markets.
- Limited analyst activity: The report notes no analyst upgrades or downgrades in the recent cycle, signaling a degree of informational stasis that could influence market reaction to new data.
- Deal activity: There were no reported mergers or acquisitions during the period, leaving corporate strategic shifts unobserved and potentially limiting catalysts for valuation reappraisal.