Deutsche Bank lifts Walmart price target to $136, signaling upside
Oct 15, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A credible upgrade to Buy with a higher target can trigger a near-term re-rating of WMT and attract buyers, especially when price is currently around $116 and the PT implies roughly 16% upside.
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Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai upgraded Walmart (WMT) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $113 to $136. The move signals growing confidence in Walmart’s fundamentals and potential upside catalysts, potentially leading to short-term share gains as investors reprice the stock toward the higher target.
Deutsche Bank upgrades Walmart (WMT) from Hold to Buy.
PT raised to $136 from $113; upside implied.
WMT closed at $116.16 on Wednesday.
Upgrade may lift sentiment and near-term shares.
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