Walmart (WMT) stock is continuing its recent rise during Wednesday’s trading session, now up 5.6% in the past week. The stock hit a new ATH of $108 this week following its deal with OpenAI to connect Walmart shoppers to OpenAI’s ChatGPT software. Users of the AI bot will be able to press a buy button when the AI assistant’s algorithm surfaces one of the retailer’s products, allowing them to buy instantly.
Walmart (WMT) stock is up over 32% over the past year, signaling that momentum remains firmly in play. That growth comes as the company continues to roll out innovative partnerships, such as the latest OpenAI deal and its live-streamed Collector’s Night series. WMT stock came under pressure after its Q2 earnings results in August, but has picked up steam since. Now at ATH levels, could $125 be the next target for WMT stock?
Walmart: Will WMT Hit $125 By Year’s End?
Per analysts at BTIG, Walmart’s integrated digital and physical strategy is “delivering value” to customers and shareholders. Additionally, CEO Doug McMillon has positioned the company for continued market share and profit gains despite macro pressures. As a result, BTIG has initiated a buy rating on WMT with a $120 price target.
Furthermore, DA Davidson also reiterated its “Buy” rating for WMT, highlighting the potential of conversational AI to attract consumers and streamline shopping. While its stock value surges, Walmart’s market cap is also up, recently breaching $854 billion. Should the e-commerce giant’s market cap breach $1 trillion by the end of 2025, its stock could see a bump beyond price forecasts to $125.
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In its recent second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, Walmart reported solid momentum, with total revenues up 4.8% and global e-commerce sales increasing about 25%. Management emphasized that AI is becoming deeply embedded in Walmart’s ecosystem — from the customer-facing “Sparky” assistant to tools that help associates and suppliers work smarter.