- Walmart and Costco hold a significant share of the $1.5 trillion U.S. consumer spending on essentials.
- Analysts predict a 14.74% upside for Walmart with a "Outperform" consensus rating.
- GuruFocus estimates suggest a potential downside of 34.06% based on GF Value metrics.
Walmart (WMT, Financial) and Costco have solidified their positions as dominant forces in the U.S. consumer spending landscape, now commanding an impressive 38% of the market share for essential spending. This growth is driven by their expansive scale, strategic supplier leverage, and burgeoning private label offerings.
Analyst Price Targets and Recommendations
According to forecasts from 39 Wall Street analysts, Walmart Inc (WMT, Financial) is expected to reach an average target price of $106.96 over the next year. This projection includes a high estimate of $120.00 and a low of $85.34. The average target suggests a potential upside of 14.74% from Walmart's current trading price of $93.22. For more comprehensive estimates, visit the Walmart Inc (WMT) Forecast page.
The consensus among 45 brokerage firms indicates a current average recommendation of 1.8 for Walmart Inc (WMT, Financial), marking it as "Outperform." This rating is part of a scale from 1, indicating a Strong Buy, to 5, indicating Sell.
GuruFocus Value Estimation
GuruFocus presents an estimate of the GF Value for Walmart Inc (WMT, Financial) at $61.47 in the upcoming year. This figure suggests a potential downside of 34.06% from the present price of $93.22. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' fair value estimation, derived from past trading multiples, historical business growth, and future business performance forecasts. For more details, explore the Walmart Inc (WMT) Summary page.
