Conservative Stock Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks To Invest In

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5. Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 115  

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. It is among the largest retailers in the world with strong revenue and earnings growth over the past few years. The company has expanded into the ecommerce market while maintaining a steady flow of earnings from the core operations in physical stores. This has allowed for a healthy growth trajectory. The dividend profile of the firm is also best in class with a history of consistent and growing payouts stretching back more than fifty years. The firm projects fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales growth of 3%-4%, with operating income growing faster at 3.5%-5.5%. Adjusted EPS is expected to range between $2.50 and $2.60.

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