HEX:NESTE News 26 January 2026

January 26, 2026, 11:33 AM EST. Walmart (NasdaqGS:WMT) is sharpening its focus on technology and e-commerce under new leadership with a CEO transition underway. Key moves include a partnership with Google to launch the AI-powered Gemini shopping app and broadening its Marketplace to include professional-grade musical instruments. The stock trades at $117.73, slightly below the $123.83 consensus target, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.96 versus the industry average of 22.17, indicating a rich valuation. Despite strong returns over the past year (25.4%) and five years (169.1%), Walmart faces scrutiny over how these innovations will drive customer engagement and compete with rivals like Amazon. Recent insider selling adds minor risk. Investors should watch Marketplace adoption, AI-driven metrics, and valuation shifts as Walmart navigates growth in online and in-store sectors.