Walmart (WMT) Institutional Ownership: 40.77% (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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WMT Walmart Inc WMT
86 GF Score
Price $112.20
GF Value $94.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Walmart Institutional Ownership?

Walmart WMT -1.79% 86 Institutional Ownership is 40.77% as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Walmart's institutional ownership is 40.77%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Walmart's Insider Ownership is 1.14%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Walmart's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 55.74%.

Walmart Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walmart's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Walmart Institutional Ownership Chart

Walmart Historical Data

The historical data trend for Walmart can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 23.71 23.62 23.64 23.79 25.47 25.09 23.95 23.94 23.89 23.73
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Walmart Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 40.77% mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Institutional Ownership of 40.77% as of Jul. 20, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors.
Is Walmart's Institutional Ownership too high?
Walmart's current Institutional Ownership is 40.77%. Overall, Walmart has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walmart's Institutional Ownership compare to COST and TGT?
Walmart's Institutional Ownership of 40.77% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. Walmart's current Institutional Ownership is 40.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walmart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart (WMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.40, compared to a current price of $112.20 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 40.77%. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Institutional Ownership is 40.77% as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Walmart (WMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $112.20 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.40. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WMT:

  • Institutional Ownership: 40.77%
  • GF Value™: $94.40 vs. price of $112.20 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Walmart Business Description

Address 1 Customer Drive, Bentonville, AR, USA, 72716
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
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