Walmart Stock Surges 10%, With A 7-Day Winning Spree
Walmart (WMT) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 10% return. The company has gained about $73 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $780 Bil. The stock remains 28.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.6% for the S&P 500.
Walmart’s recent streak reflects a robust Q3 earnings beat and raised 2026 outlook, fueled by strong consumer spending. Record Black Friday online sales, up 9.1%, highlighted its e-commerce prowess and new Sparky AI assistant, cementing its evolution into a tech-powered omnichannel retail leader.
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. Our take: There are a few things to fear in WMT stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. In addition, keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell WMT).
For quick background, WMT operates retail and wholesale units globally through supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and discount stores across U.S., international markets, and membership-based clubs.
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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:
| Return Period | WMT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 10.4% | 2.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 12.3% | 1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 14.3% | 5.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 28.1% | 16.6% |
| 2024 | 74.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 12.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -0.5% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 87 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 71 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 63 | 17 |
| 4D | 2 | 37 |
| 5D | 5 | 11 |
| 6D | 4 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 13 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 87 | 71 |
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 |
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