Walmart stock price today stands at $63.35, marginally above the S&P 500 retail sector average gain. The company’s robust supply chain efficiency is highlighted as a buffer against cost pressures, keeping margins stable. For Walmart, the deal marks its entry into the fast-growing smart-home arena, while building on its broader AI push. For investors, it’s more of a test for Walmart to diversify beyond groceries, while Google pushes Gemini AI deeper into homes. WMT was added to the Zacks Focus List on May 30, 2017 at $26.04 per share. Since then, shares have increased 297.43% to $103.49. Retail sector rotation is benefiting Walmart stock price this week, with a 0.9% gain versus peer averages of 0.6%. Analysts credit Walmart’s sustained grocery segment growth as a major factor in share performance.
