WMTStock and Options Trade Setup — Walmart Inc.
NYSE · Consumer Staples (Mass-Market Retail & E-Commerce) · Very high-liquidity options · Mega cap · ~$700B
Walmart is one of the highest-quality compounders in U.S. equities — combining a defensive consumer staples-tilted retail franchise with structural growth from three high-margin emerging businesses: Walmart Connect advertising (growing 25%+ with margin expansion), Walmart+ membership (expanding the loyalty + subscription moat), and a profitable U.S. e-commerce operation that has finally crossed the structural profitability inflection. The grocery business (more than 50% of U.S. revenue) is structurally defensive and drives traffic into general merchandise. Marketplace third-party seller revenue is the highest-margin growth lever. Operating margin expansion is durable as the higher-margin businesses (advertising, third-party, membership) compound faster than the lower-margin retail base. Capital return has been shareholder-friendly with consistent buybacks and dividend growth (Dividend Aristocrat). Risk profile is very low. Options are highly liquid; medium-duration directional setups around quarterly results have been highly productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move WMT against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Consumer trade-down dynamics already factored in — limited margin upside if trade-down reverses
- 2.Marketplace seller fee competition from Amazon / Shein / Temu compressing margins
- 3.Advertising growth decelerating before margin mix shift fully matures
WMT Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is WMT a good options trade today?+
Walmart Inc. (WMT) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 79/100, ranking it top 9% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is WMT's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
WMT's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 74%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past WMT trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for WMT?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the WMT setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh WMT's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If WMT drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for WMT?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to WMT: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is WMT outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. WMT currently scores 79.
How does WMT compare to other Consumer Staples (Mass-Market Retail & E-Commerce) setups?+
WMT's sector rank and percentile against other Consumer Staples (Mass-Market Retail & E-Commerce) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Consumer Staples (Mass-Market Retail & E-Commerce) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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