Marissa A. Mayer, an insider at Walmart Inc (WMT), purchased 129,642 shares of the retail giant on September 29, 2025, at a price of $103.06 per share, totaling approximately $13.36 million. Following this transaction, Mayer now holds 129,642 shares of Walmart.
This move underscores a notable instance of insider buying, which can be interpreted as a sign of confidence in the company's future. Walmart, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates in the retail and wholesale sectors, employing 2,100,000 full-time employees. The company has a market capitalization of $810.7 billion and reported a trailing twelve-month (TTM) price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.98 and earnings per share (EPS) of 2.65.
Walmart operates through three reportable segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club U.S. The upcoming earnings report is anticipated on February 19, 2026, with estimated EPS of $0.73 and revenue of $191.3 billion.
While insider transactions can offer insights into executive sentiment, they should not be the sole basis for investment decisions. Investors are encouraged to consider broader patterns of insider activity and other market indicators when evaluating potential investments.