Wal Mart Stores Inc
WMT:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 55.73 | -0.2600 -0.5% | 2.2% | 12,960,133 |
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Trading Higher on Heavy Volume are Shares of Wal-Mart Stores on 1.4x Above-Average Volume (WMT)
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) are trading up 2% to $56.14 today on above average volume. Approximately 15.2 million shares have traded hands today vs. average 30-day volume of 10.6 million shares.
Walmart Stores (WMT) Hits New 52 Week High Of 56.18
Walmart Stores (NYSE: WMT) hit a new 52-Week high of $56.18 so far today. Currently the stock is up $1.12 (2.04%) to $56.15 on 13,142,015 shares traded. Today's high is up $8.38 from a 52-Week Low of $47.77. Walmart Stores stock has been showing support around $54.52 and resistance in the $55.40 range. Technical indicators for the stock are bullish and S&P; gives WMT a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on WMT the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a March out-of-the-money bull-put credit spread below the 52.50 range.
Wal-Mart Planning Health Initiative
View more recent headlinesWal-Mart (WMT) is reportedly planning to announce a five-year plan to make its offerings healthier.
The New York Times (NYT) reported today that the county's largest retailer will lower the unhealthy salts, fats and sugars in its Great Value brand packaged foods, and will lower prices on fruits and vegetables.
Company Background
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) operates retail stores. The Company operates in three business segments: Walmart U.S., International and Sam's Club. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010 (fiscal 2010), The Walmart U.S. segment accounted for 63.8% of its net sales, and operated retail stores in different formats in the United States, as well as Walmart's online retail operations, walmart.com. The International segment consists of retail operations in 14 countries and Puerto Rico. During fiscal 2010, the segment generated 24.7% of the Company's net sales. The International segment includes different formats of retail stores and restaurants, including discount stores, supercenters and Sam's Clubs that operate outside the United States. The Sam's Club segment consists of membership warehouse clubs in the United States and the segment's online retail operations, samsclub.com. During fiscal 2010, Sam's Club accounted for 11.5% of its net sales.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 56.15 | Previous Close 55.99 |
Day High 56.24 | Day Low 55.38 |
52wk High/Date 56.27 / 1/20/2011 | 52wk Low/Date 47.77 / 7/1/2010 |
Beta 0.31 | Market Capitalization 198.51B |
Shares Outstanding 3.56B | Volatility Avg 13.81 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 12.36M | P/E Ratio 13.9x |
EPS (TTM) 0.00 | Annualized Rate -- / -- |
Yield 2.2% | Dividend Announcement 3/4/2010 |
Ex-Date 12/8/2010 | Date of Record 12/10/2010 |
Payable 0.30 - QRTR | Payable Date 1/3/2011 |
Last Trade as of 1/21/2011 4:00 PM ET | |
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WMT Wal Mart Stores Inc vs. Peers
| Peers | |
WMT Wal Mart Stores Inc | 3.3% |
| TGT Target Corporation | -7.3% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.8% |
| FDO Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | -11.9% |
| DLTR Dollar Tree, Inc. | -7.4% |
WMT Wal Mart Stores Inc | 2.2% |
| TGT Target Corporation | 1.8% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 1.1% |
| FDO Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | 1.6% |
| DLTR Dollar Tree, Inc. | -- |
WMT Wal Mart Stores Inc | -0.5% |
| TGT Target Corporation | 0.3% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.6% |
| FDO Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | -1.0% |
| DLTR Dollar Tree, Inc. | 0.4% |