Ticker reaction data · Consumer Staples

Walmart (WMT)

WMT moved a median of +0.01% 30 minutes after news, and -0.05% by the close. How WMT actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 2,000+ labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.

The quantified answer

WMT’s median reaction, across the day.

+0.01%
Median 30-min
Typical reaction 30 minutes after any WMT news
52%
Moved up
Share of WMT news events that rose at 30 minutes
-0.05%
Median to close
Where WMT typically settles by the closing bell
WMT median reaction to newsWMT median reaction to news across 2 horizons: 30-min +0.01%, to close -0.05%.30-minto close30-min: +0.01%to close: -0.05%+0.01%-0.05%-0.05%0+0.01%
Median move vs. the price at the news timestamp, across 2,000+ labeled events.
Where WMT reactions landvs 2,000+ measured WMT reactions
WMTMiddle 50% · -0.40% to +0.33%Zero: 0.00%Median: +0.01%Median +0.01%-0.50%0+0.50%
Middle 50% of WMT reactions-0.40% to +0.33%
Median reaction (30-min)+0.01%
Measured reactions2,000+
Point-in-time · zero look-ahead

Half of all Walmart news events land between -0.40% and +0.33% at 30 minutes.

Reaction stats as of 2026-07-14. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.

By event type

How WMT reacts, by analyst action.

EventEventsMedian 30-min% positiveMedian to close
Analyst upgrades28-0.11%50%-0.34%
Analyst downgrades25+0.29%75%+0.55%
Coverage initiations25+0.14%84%+0.41%
Rating reiterations474+0.00%50%+0.02%
Price-target raises178+0.04%57%+0.20%
Price-target cuts19+0.13%63%-0.23%

Last 3 years, pulled 2026-07-14. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. See how WMT ranks against every other measured name →

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Recent WMT events, each with its measured reaction. (Page 1 of 8.)

DateHeadlineEventSource5-minTo close
Walmart Leadership to Participate in Upcoming Investor EventsPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.39%+0.79%
Form 10-Q Walmart Inc. For: Jul 31SEC filing · Form 10-QSEC EDGAR+0.53%+1.74%
Form IRANNOTICE Walmart Inc.SEC filing · Form IRANNOTICESEC EDGAR+0.53%+1.74%
39 Years, $39 Million: Walmart and Sam's Club Continue Longstanding Support of Children's Miracle NetworkPress releasePR Newswire+0.07%+0.15%
Meet Scenario, Walmart’s New Women’s Fashion Brand Bringing Feminine, Modern Bohemian Style Within ReachPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.31%-0.84%
Walmart Energizes 100th Store with EV Fast Charging in Monument, COPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.05%+1.29%
Form 8-K Walmart Inc. For: Aug 20SEC filing · Form 8-KSEC EDGAR-1.17%-2.50%
Walmart reports revenue growth of 5.9%, up 5.1% in constant currency (cc)Press releaseBusiness Wire-1.17%-2.50%
Levels® Launches Strawberry and Unflavored Whey Protein Powders at Select Walmart Stores NationwidePress releasePR Newswire+0.99%+0.26%
Walmart To Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2026Press releaseBusiness Wire-0.49%-0.39%
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Commit $500,000 to Spokane Wildfire ReliefPress releaseBusiness Wire+1.04%+3.32%
Form 13F-HR Walmart Inc. For: Jun 30SEC filing · Form 13F-HRSEC EDGAR+0.40%
Form N-PX Walmart Inc. For: Jun 30SEC filing · Form N-PXSEC EDGAR+0.40%
Nurture Life Reinvents the Frozen Kids' Aisle With Walmart LaunchPress releasePR Newswire-0.18%+2.34%
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $500,000 Commitment to West Virginia Flood ReliefPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.27%+1.63%
Form 11-K Walmart Inc. For: Jan 31SEC filing · Form 11-KSEC EDGAR-0.03%-2.28%
Walmart Helps Americans Navigate Their Annual Back-to-School Reset with Unmatched Value, Convenience and StylePress releaseBusiness Wire+0.45%-0.63%
Sam's Club® and Weight Watchers® Collaborate to Expand Access to Affordable, Holistic Wellness Experiences for MembersPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.34%+0.70%
Walmart and Sam's Club Lower Prices to Help Customers Make the Most out of SummerPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.15%-1.26%
Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV AdvertisingPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.49%-0.28%
Walmart and Sam’s Club Expand Support for Medicare Customers as New Weight Management Coverage LaunchesPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.03%-0.36%
Form 8-K Walmart Inc. For: Jun 04SEC filing · Form 8-KSEC EDGAR+0.45%+1.19%
Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway®Press releaseBusiness Wire+0.77%+0.45%
Walmart Announces 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Voting ResultsPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.77%+0.45%
Walmart Grants $10.8M to Matthew 25: Ministries for Disaster Fleet Expansion in Collaboration with Procter & GamblePress releaseBusiness Wire-0.63%-1.75%
Walmart Helps First Responders Comfort Children in Crisis Across FloridaPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.22%-0.71%
Form 10-Q Walmart Inc. For: Apr 30SEC filing · Form 10-QSEC EDGAR+0.37%-0.25%
Form SD Walmart Inc.SEC filing · Form SDSEC EDGAR+0.37%-0.25%
Come Join Us: Jason Sudeikis Teams Up with Sam's ClubPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.18%-0.06%
Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark™ Community Surges to Over 150,000 ParticipantsPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.18%-0.06%
Walmart Leadership to Participate in Upcoming Investor EventsPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.06%-0.77%
Form 8-K Walmart Inc. For: May 21SEC filing · Form 8-KSEC EDGAR-0.78%-2.08%
Walmart reports revenue growth of 7.3%, up 5.9% in constant currency (cc)Press releaseBusiness Wire-0.78%-2.08%
Wheel and b.well Create the Industry's First Complete Path from Consumer Health Data and AI Insight to Care DeliveryPress releasePR Web-0.23%+1.38%
Walmart To Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call May 21, 2026Press releaseBusiness Wire+0.26%+0.78%
Form 13F-HR Walmart Inc. For: Mar 31SEC filing · Form 13F-HRSEC EDGAR-0.77%-1.94%
Form 8-K Walmart Inc. For: Apr 27SEC filing · Form 8-KSEC EDGAR+1.02%+3.05%
Walmart Opens Third Owned and Operated Milk Processing Facility in Robinson, Texas, Creating More Than 400 New JobsPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.32%+1.06%
Form ARS Walmart Inc. For: Jan 31SEC filing · Form ARSSEC EDGAR-1.19%-1.53%
Form DEF 14A Walmart Inc. For: Jun 04SEC filing · Form DEFSEC EDGAR-1.19%-1.53%
Form DEFA14A Walmart Inc.SEC filing · Form DEFA14ASEC EDGAR-1.19%-1.53%
Walmart Releases 2026 Annual Report and Proxy StatementPress releaseBusiness Wire-1.19%-1.53%
MOMOSA® Non-Alcoholic Adaptogen-Infused Spritzers Launch at Walmart Across Utah, Arizona, and CaliforniaPress releasePR Web+0.10%+0.44%
Sam’s Club Launches Enhanced Express Delivery, Fueling Continued eCommerce Growth with Checkout to Doorstep Delivery in as Soon as an Hour – Often LessPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.39%-0.01%
Opportunity Knocks for Small and Medium-Sized Canadian Businesses and Entrepreneurs at Second Annual Walmart Canada Growth SummitPress releaseCanada Newswire-0.16%+0.52%
SecondBloom Auctions Launches 500+ Lot Online Liquidation of Eden Green Technology Vertical Farming Facility in Cleburne, TexasPress releasePR Web+0.00%-0.08%
Walmart Deepens Commitment to Alabama, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide InvestmentsPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.16%-0.64%
Walmart Deepens Commitment to Arizona, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide InvestmentsPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.23%+0.38%
Walmart Deepens Commitment to California, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide InvestmentsPress releaseBusiness Wire-0.23%+0.38%
Walmart Deepens Commitment to Connecticut, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide InvestmentsPress releaseBusiness Wire+0.02%-0.51%

Each headline opens its own page with the full realized reaction — the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp.

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Where else WMT is measured.

WMT earnings → · Analyst actions → · SEC filings → · Full history →

Other Consumer Staples names, measured the same way

TickerEventsMedian 30-min% positive
Costco (COST)2,000+-0.02%48%
Coca-Cola (KO)2,000+-0.02%47%

Same sector, same measurement: percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp, read at 30 minutes. Sample sizes differ, so the medians are comparable but the confidence behind them is not.

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Method

How the numbers are made.

How is Walmart's median reaction calculated?

Every labeled WMT news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 2,000+ events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.

What counts as a positive reaction?

Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 52% of WMT's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.

How often is this page updated?

The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-07-14.

Does WMT's past reaction predict its next one?

No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.

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