Walmart Shares Sold by Gradient Investments

Institutional investor decreases stake in retail giant

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:07am

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Gradient Investments LLC, a hedge fund, decreased its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) by 2.9% during the 4th quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 408,514 shares of the retailer's stock, valued at $45.5 million.

Why it matters

Walmart is one of the largest and most influential retailers in the world, so changes in institutional ownership of its stock can provide insights into broader market trends and investor sentiment around the company.

The details

Gradient Investments sold 12,183 Walmart shares during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 408,514 shares. The fund cited unspecified reasons for the decrease in its Walmart holdings. Walmart's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between $79.81 and $134.69 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Gradient Investments decreased its Walmart stake during the 4th quarter of 2026.

The players

Gradient Investments LLC

A hedge fund that decreased its position in Walmart Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2026.

Walmart Inc.

A multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services, including large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores, and a membership warehouse chain.

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The takeaway

This decrease in Gradient Investments' Walmart stake is a relatively small change in the grand scheme of Walmart's massive institutional ownership, but it could signal broader shifts in investor sentiment around the retail giant as it navigates an evolving competitive landscape.