WMT · WALMART INC. · Top AI ETF

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Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, ecommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club U.S. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; and ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites.

Close · 3M

-0.77%

Held by 3 AI ETFs

PQUS0.610%

as of Oct 23

LQAI0.510%

as of Oct 22

AIEQ0.060%

as of Oct 26

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals17

Win rate100% (17/17)

Avg buy return+6.61%

PQUSnow 0.610% of fund13 signals

PQUS · Accumulation · 5d

weight 0.540% → 0.600% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 11.3% in the 30 days before

Oct 16·entry $118.81·now $119.89Fresh

+0.91%

since Oct 16

PQUS · Accumulation · 5d

weight 0.530% → 0.590% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 9.6% in the 30 days before

Oct 15·entry $117.87·now $119.89Fresh

+1.71%

since Oct 15

PQUS · Accumulation · 5d

weight 0.520% → 0.580% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 7.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 14·entry $116.16·now $119.89Drifting

+3.21%

since Oct 14

PQUS · Weight increase · 3d

weight 0.520% → 0.550% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 4.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 8·entry $110.56·now $119.89Drifting

+8.44%

since Oct 8

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.520% → 0.540% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 2.0% in the 30 days before

Oct 7·entry $108.16·now $119.89Chased

+10.85%

since Oct 7

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.080% → 0.520% (-0.560 pp)·stock down 3.1% in the 30 days before

Oct 5·entry $105.07·now $119.89

+14.10%

since Oct 5

PQUS · Sudden change · 1d

weight 1.080% → 0.530% (-0.550 pp)·stock down 1.6% in the 30 days before

Oct 1·entry $104.26·now $119.89

+14.99%

since Oct 1

PQUS · Weight decrease · 3d

stock down 7.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 29·entry $104.87·now $119.89

+14.32%

since Aug 29

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 7.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 28·entry $103.09·now $119.89

+16.30%

since Aug 28

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 4.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 22·entry $106.49·now $119.89

+12.58%

since Aug 22

PQUS · Weight decrease · 3d

stock up 0.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 16·entry $114.33·now $119.89

+4.86%

since Aug 16

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 0.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 15·entry $114.33·now $119.89

+4.86%

since Aug 15

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 2.8% in the 30 days before

Aug 13·entry $115.72·now $119.89Drifting

+3.60%

since Aug 13

LQAInow 0.510% of fund5 signals

LQAI · Accumulation · 5d

weight 0.440% → 0.500% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 11.3% in the 30 days before

Oct 16·entry $118.81·now $119.89Fresh

+0.91%

since Oct 16

LQAI · Accumulation · 5d

weight 0.430% → 0.490% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 7.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 14·entry $116.16·now $119.89Drifting

+3.21%

since Oct 14

LQAI · Weight increase · 3d

weight 0.440% → 0.470% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 5.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 12·entry $113.08·now $119.89Drifting

+6.02%

since Oct 12

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.440% → 0.460% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 5.3% in the 30 days before

Oct 9·entry $111.35·now $119.89Drifting

+7.67%

since Oct 9

LQAI · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.440% (new)·stock up 3.6% in the 30 days before

Sep 29·entry $106.80·now $119.89Chased

+12.26%

since Sep 29

AIEQnow 0.060% of fund1 signal

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 2.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 2·entry $110.71·now $119.89

+8.29%

since Aug 2

BUZZno longer held10 signals

BUZZ · Exit · 1d

weight 1.030% → 0 (exited)·stock up 9.6% in the 30 days before

Oct 15·entry $117.87·now $119.89

+1.71%

since Oct 15

BUZZ · Accumulation · 5d

weight 0.860% → 1.030% (+0.170 pp)·stock up 7.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 14·entry $116.16·now $119.89Drifting

+3.21%

since Oct 14

BUZZ · Weight increase · 3d

weight 0.860% → 0.930% (+0.070 pp)·stock up 4.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 8·entry $110.56·now $119.89Drifting

+8.44%

since Oct 8

BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.860% → 0.900% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 2.0% in the 30 days before

Oct 7·entry $108.16·now $119.89Chased

+10.85%

since Oct 7

BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.910% → 0.870% (-0.040 pp)·stock down 0.9% in the 30 days before

Sep 30·entry $103.92·now $119.89

+15.37%

since Sep 30

BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.870% → 0.910% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 5.9% in the 30 days before

Sep 28·entry $108.73·now $119.89Chased

+10.26%

since Sep 28

BUZZ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.880% → 0.900% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 3.8% in the 30 days before

Sep 23·entry $110.53·now $119.89Drifting

+8.47%

since Sep 23

BUZZ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.910% → 0.880% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 3.5% in the 30 days before

Sep 21·entry $107.44·now $119.89

+11.59%

since Sep 21

BUZZ · New entry · 1d

stock down 7.3% in the 30 days before

Sep 17·entry $106.79·now $119.89Chased

+12.27%

since Sep 17

BUZZ · Exit · 1d

stock down 5.0% in the 30 days before

Aug 20·entry $103.84·now $119.89

+15.46%

since Aug 20

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Aug 16

Several AI ETFs, including PQUS and AIEQ, show recent trends of decreasing their weight in Walmart, with AIEQ experiencing a sudden large reduction. This activity aligns with the framework's 'Fail' verdict, as both suggest a less favorable outlook on the company, particularly concerning its current valuation.

Circle of CompetenceThe company's established position in consumer staples retail provides a predictable revenue base and stable unit economics suitable for long-term cash flow projections.
Economic MoatWalmart benefits from a powerful scale-driven cost advantage and extensive distribution network, enabling it to offer competitive pricing and maintain market dominance.
ManagementThe provided data does not offer sufficient detail to thoroughly assess management's candor, capital allocation discipline, or specific skin in the game.
Financial HealthInsufficient historical data prevents a full assessment of 10-year average ROE consistency, operating margin trends, and owner earnings, while the high EV/EBITDA ratio warrants further investigation into debt levels and earnings quality.
Margin of SafetyThe current valuation multiples, including a P/E of 40.61, PBR of 9.93, and EV/EBITDA of 81.63, indicate that the stock is trading at a significant premium, leaving no apparent margin of safety.

Walmart initially demonstrates strengths in its predictable business model and formidable economic moat, passing the initial framework stages. However, a complete assessment of financial health is hindered by a lack of comprehensive historical data, and crucially, the current market price presents no margin of safety based on its very high valuation multiples. Therefore, despite its inherent business quality, the company fails the overall framework due to its price and unverified financial details.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.