Walmart (WMT) has unveiled a generative AI-powered assistant to assist its merchants in sourcing products. The new tool, named Wally, processes complex data sets to provide insights, diagnose performance issues with products, and respond to operational inquiries. The new technology also flags unresolved matters and streamlines intricate calculations and forecasts.
Wally aims to eliminate the heavy process of manual reporting, enabling merchants to concentrate on ensuring customers have access to the desired products efficiently. “Wally is not just about automating mundane tasks; it’s a strategic asset that empowers our merchants to dedicate more time to creative and innovative pursuits that elevate the shopping experience and align with the changing expectations of our customers,” the retailer stated in a press release. The AI tool is one of several new innovations that has investors bullish on Walmart’s stock (WMT).
At press time, WMT stock is down 17% in the past month. Shares have moved slightly around the $84 mark over the last week. Walmart’s latest update around upgrading from Affirm to Klarna, and this new AI tool, have investors bullish on the company’s stock growth in the remainder of 2025. Klarna will now work as Walmart’s new buy-now, pay-later service, leaving Affirm behind. Walmart Stock (WMT) closed out Monday’s trading session up 2.47%, while Klarna also showed promise.
With the e-commerce industry rapidly growing, Walmart (WMT) is emerging as a top company in both digital and in-person shopping. The move to Klarna will support both methods of sales for WMT. Klarna said Monday that it will work with Walmart-backed consumer finance app OnePay to offer customers installment loans on purchases at the retailer. It will give Walmart’s U.S. customers and members flexible payment options for online and in-store purchases.
Analysts at CNN project a near 40% upside for Walmart over the next calendar year, another good year of growth for 2024’s top company. The stock projects to rise to $120, with over 90% of analysts surveyed suggesting to buy the stock. On the other hand, Hedge fund holdings of WMT decreased last quarter and may do the same in the next. At a minimum, WMT could see 13% growth over the next year, far from the 40% profit its stock has made over the past 365 days.