Walmart CEO Sells $1.7M in Stock

Insider trading disclosure shows Walmart CEO John Furner sold over 13,000 shares.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) CEO John Furner sold 13,125 shares of the company's stock on February 19th, 2026 at an average price of $129.10, for a total transaction value of $1,694,437.50. The sale represented a 2.17% decrease in Furner's position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why it matters

Insider selling can sometimes signal a lack of confidence in a company's future prospects, though the reasons behind such transactions are often complex. As one of the world's largest retailers, Walmart's financial performance and leadership changes are closely watched by investors and analysts.

The details

Following the sale, Furner still directly owns 591,084 shares of Walmart stock, valued at approximately $76.3 million based on the current share price. Walmart's stock price has traded in a range between $79.81 and $134.69 over the past 52 weeks.

  • The stock sale occurred on Thursday, February 19th, 2026.

The players

John Furner

The CEO of Walmart Inc., a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services.

Walmart Inc.

A multinational retail corporation that operates large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores, and a membership warehouse chain called Sam's Club.

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The takeaway

Insider trading disclosures provide insight into the confidence and investment strategies of a company's leadership, though the reasons behind such transactions can be complex. Investors will likely continue to closely monitor Walmart's financial performance and any changes in its executive team.