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Hey fellow Tigers!

I wanted to share some thoughts on Walmart’s recent insider sales that caught my eye.

During the week of March 3, $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ insiders sold a whopping $1.5 billion worth of shares. As a retail investor, I was pretty intrigued by this move and thought it was worth digging into.

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Since March 3, $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ has declined by -15.62%, pulling back by over 20% from its all-time high in February.

Throughout 2024, $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ surged by 71.93%. In 2025, $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ has already pulled back by 6.47%.

With such a significant pullback and heavy insider selling, it seems like $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ , once considered a defensive stock, is falling out of favor.

What’s Going On?

First off, it looks like a lot of these sales were from the Walton family trust and some top executives. For example, John Rainey, the EVP, sold around $3.73 million in shares. The Walton family trust also offloaded a bunch of shares, cashing out nearly $307.5 million. It seems like they’re using prearranged trading plans to sell these shares, which means it’s probably part of some long-term financial planning.

Why Now?

Walmart’s stock has been on a tear lately, with a 71.93% return over the past year and a P/E ratio of 39.72. That’s pretty high, and it makes sense that insiders might want to lock in some profits while the getting’s good. I mean, who wouldn’t want to cash out when the stock is performing this well?

What Does This Mean for Us?

Here’s where it gets interesting. On one hand, insider selling can be a bit of a red flag. When the people who know the company best start selling, it can make you wonder if they see some trouble ahead. But in Walmart’s case, I think it’s more about personal financial moves rather than a lack of confidence in the company.

Walmart is still a beast in the retail space, and they’re making some smart moves to diversify into higher-margin areas like advertising and marketplaces. But management’s outlook for 2025 is pretty conservative, projecting EPS of $2.50-$2.62, which is below what analysts were expecting. That makes me a bit cautious, especially with all the uncertainty around tariffs and the global economy.

My Takeaway

As a retail investor, I’m keeping an eye on $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ , but I’m not panicking because of these insider sales. It’s clear that the company is still strong and has a solid long-term strategy.

But I’m also not rushing to buy more shares right now. I’ll be watching how they execute their new initiatives and how the market reacts to any further insider moves.

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What do you guys think? Are you holding, buying, or selling Walmart? Let’s chat!