WMT Stock Up 5.1% after 6-Day Win Streak
Walmart (WMT) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.1% return. The company has gained about $41 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $805 Bil. The stock remains 12.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 10.5% for the S&P 500.
WMT operates retail and wholesale units globally through supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and discount stores across U.S., international markets, and membership-based clubs. After this rally, is WMT still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell WMT.
Comparing WMT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for WMT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | WMT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 5.1% | 0.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 3M (63D) | 1.8% | 8.9% |
| YTD 2025 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 74.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 12.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -0.5% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 41 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 48 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 18 | 30 |
| 4D | 13 | 12 |
| 5D | 5 | 3 |
| 6D | 3 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 41 | 48 |
Key Financials for Walmart (WMT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $648.1 Bil | $681.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $27.0 Bil | $29.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $15.5 Bil | $19.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $165.6 Bil | $177.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $7.1 Bil | $7.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.5 Bil | $7.0 Bil |
While WMT stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.