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Northwestern Mutual Backs Walmart with Significant Stake Purchase

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 27, 2026

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Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. has recently acquired a significant stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT), purchasing 871,352 shares of the retailer's stock valued at approximately $98,689,000 in the second quarter.

This is not an isolated incident, as several other institutional investors have also increased their holdings in Walmart during the same period, including CFO4Life Group LLC, Quantbot Technologies LP, Evolve Private Wealth LLC, Martin & Co. Inc. TN, and WealthShield Partners LLC.

Walmart's stock performance has been steady, with a market cap of $830.35 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.67. The company has reported strong earnings results, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 per share with $0.81 EPS for the quarter.

Analysts remain bullish on Walmart's prospects, with a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' and a price target of $131.88. However, some investors have expressed concerns about the company's valuation, citing its premium relative to peers despite slower store-sales momentum.

Northwestern Mutual Backs Walmart with Significant Stake Purchase

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