Walmart's stock closed at an all-time high of $133.88 on May 19, 2026, a 238% gain over the previous four years, and has since pulled back about 3% to around $130. The author points to Walmart's scale, with more than 10,900 stores and warehouse clubs across 19 countries, plus e-commerce, private-label products, the Walmart+ subscription and AI-driven logistics, as reasons for its resilience. Revenue and adjusted EPS grew at CAGRs of 5.6% and 5.3% from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2026, and analysts expect net sales and adjusted EPS to grow at CAGRs of 5% and 11% from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2029. At about 40 times next year's earnings, the author argues its scale, steady growth and wide moat justify the valuation, though near-term pressure may come from sticky inflation, high interest rates and elevated Treasury yields. The author still considers it a long-term stock to hold.
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