Walmart Inc. (WMT) — closed signal from November 13, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on February 11, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 20 days.
The thesis — published November 13, 2025
Walmart looks steady heading into a near-term event. The price has been calm rather than sprinting, and investor mood is positive. The Q3 report on Nov 20 is the key moment. Analysts recently inched up what they think the stock is worth, which helps. Over the next 0-3 months, a small move up seems doable if store results and online sales stay solid; buy near the stated range and add only after clear strength post-earnings.
Primary drivers
- Nov 20 earnings report may quickly shift expectations and move the stock.
- Analysts slightly raised their value estimates, a small positive signal.
- Price has been steady lately, suggesting investors feel comfortable holding.
- Large, everyday-needs retailer that tends to hold up in softer economies.
How it played out
WMT: target reached in 20 days
Lyra published WMT at 103.45 on 2025-11-13 with a short-term 10% expected gain. The thesis pointed to the Nov 20 earnings report, slightly higher analyst value estimates, a steady recent price, and Walmart's everyday-needs retail profile. The setup was calm rather than aggressive.
Inside the window, the stock reached the 113.56 target in 20 days. It kept rising after that, with a peak of 131.79 on 2026-02-09 and a peak gain of 27.4%. It ended the window at 128.77. The thesis played out, and then more than played out.
What happened during the window
On 2025-11-14, Walmart announced that Doug McMillon would retire and John Furner would become CEO on 2026-02-01. On 2025-11-20, Walmart reported quarterly revenue of $179.5 billion and said it would move its listing to Nasdaq on 2025-12-09.
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