Should you buy WMT stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Walmart (WMT) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.00 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 13.84%
- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 6.10)
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.60)
Walmart stock downgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Sell Candidate after Friday trading session
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The Walmart stock price fell by -0.196% on the last day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026) from $112.07 to $111.85. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.62% from a day low at $110.50 to a day high of $112.29. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.17% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -21 million shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 .
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -13.84% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $85.34 and $101.20 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
WMT Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, August 03, 2026, and so far it has risen 1.03%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Walmart stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $112.97. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $111.55. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Walmart stock
Walmart finds support from accumulated volume at $111.84 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $1.79 between high and low, or 1.62%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.42%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (WMT) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Walmart Stores Inc to open at $111.55, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $110.50 and $113.20, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.71 (+/-2.45%) up or down from last closing price. If Walmart Stores Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.45% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $111.84 (0.01%) than the resistance at $117.18 (4.77%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For WMT
Dividend coming up for WMT: Ex-dividend date (Friday 21st August, 2026) is 11 days away. The dividend is $0.250.Is Walmart Stores Inc stock A Buy?
Walmart holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.001
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $111.55 ( 0.271%).
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WMT Performance
Trading levels for WMT
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 113.34 | 1.33% |
| R2 | 112.65 | 0.718% |
| R1 | 112.23 | 0.340% |
| Price | 111.85 | |
| S1 | 110.86 | -0.88% |
| S2 | 110.44 | -1.26% |
| S3 | 109.76 | -1.87% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 121.34 | 8.48% |
| R2 | 118.88 | 6.29% |
| R1 | 117.18 | 4.77% |
| Price | 111.85 | |
| S1 | 111.84 | -0.0089% |
| S2 | 111.55 | -0.268% |
| S3 | 108.82 | -2.71% |
WMT Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Jan 04, 2027 | $0.248 | 0.197% |
| 2 | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 08, 2026 | $0.248 | 0.197% |
| 3 | May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $0.248 | 0.197% |
| 4 | Feb 19, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 06, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.203% |
| 5 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jan 05, 2026 | $0.235 | 0.240% |
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