NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2026, 10:07 EST — Market closed.
- Walmart shares closed Friday slightly lower, down 0.1% to $117.73.
- A filing revealed that CEO Doug McMillon offloaded 19,416 shares as part of a pre-arranged trading plan.
- All eyes are on the Fed’s decision next week and Walmart’s earnings report due Feb. 19.
Walmart shares dipped slightly in the final U.S. session, finishing down 0.08% at $117.73 on Friday. This followed a regulatory filing revealing CEO Doug McMillon sold 19,416 shares, netting roughly $2.3 million. 1
U.S. markets remain closed for the weekend as investors prepare for Monday, facing a packed macroeconomic schedule, a slew of major earnings reports, and heightened alertness to policy updates. 2
The timing is crucial for consumer-facing companies. U.S. consumer sentiment rose in January, yet “national sentiment remains more than 20% below a year ago,” said survey director Joanne Hsu, noting that households continue to wrestle with high prices and a weaker labor market. 3
McMillon’s sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, allowing for pre-scheduled trades, the filing showed. The stock changed hands in several transactions, each roughly at $119 per share. 4
On Friday, Tigress Financial’s Ivan Feinseth raised his Walmart price target to $135 from $130, maintaining a “Buy” rating, per MarketBeat’s analyst actions table. The price target reflects where he expects the stock to trade within the next year. 5
Walmart trailed behind other retail giants on Friday. Amazon climbed roughly 2%, with Costco and Target also posting gains; meanwhile, the SPDR S&P Retail ETF edged down.
The Dow dropped 0.58% on Friday, according to Reuters market data. The S&P 500 eked out a small gain, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.28%, wrapping up a volatile week on a mixed note. 6
Retailers face ongoing cost pressures that show no sign of easing. A different S&P Global survey pointed to import tariffs as a key factor behind rising prices. Chris Williamson, the chief business economist, noted that “increased costs, widely blamed on tariffs,” continue to push prices upward. 7
All eyes now shift to the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting set for Jan. 27–28, with the policy statement and press conference slated for Wednesday. 8
Walmart faces some company-specific calendar risk as well. John Furner is set to step in as president and CEO on Feb. 1, following Doug McMillon’s planned retirement at January’s end. 9
Walmart’s next major event is earnings, with fiscal 2026 Q4 results set for Feb. 19. The company plans to release materials around 6 a.m. Central, followed by a conference call at 7 a.m. 10
