Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week
New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:04 EST — Market closed Walmart Inc’s shares are set to draw attention when U.S. markets open, following a leadership shakeup ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 takeover as CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon. The stock closed Friday up 0.4% at $119.70, after reaching a record earlier this week. (Reuters) The timing is crucial. A CEO change alone is one scenario; a sweeping overhaul just before that is quite different. Walmart investors value stability and want early hints about what will be centralized, what will be trimmed, and what won’t change. The company is pushing further