Walmart (WMT) traded modestly higher at $112.88 (+0.15%) on January 6, 2026, but the stock remains caught between bullish analyst projections and warnings about its extremely high valuation.

  • Analysts maintain an average price target of $121.38, suggesting an 8% upside from current trading levels.
  • A significant concern is the extreme P/E ratio of 39.71, which represents a 35% premium compared to the S&P 500 average, leaving limited room for earnings disappointment.
  • Technical analysis warns of weakening momentum, with the price action oscillating between $112.00 support and $115.50 resistance.