Let's analyze the drop in the stock price of Walmart Inc. (ticker: WMT) over the last month, using the real-time financial data provided, which is valid as of March 15, 2025. The period covering 'the last month' spans from February 13, 2025, to March 14, 2025, according to the available data.
Current price and comparison with last month
Price (03/15/2025): $85.35 USD.
Price (02/13/2025): $105.2765 USD
Graph source: Yahoo Finance
To calculate the drop in the stock price:
- Difference = 85.35 - 105.2765 = -19.9265 USD.
- Percentage drop = (Difference / Initial price) × 100 = (-19.9265 / 105.2765) × 100 ≈ -18.93%.
Thus, the stock price of Walmart has fallen approximately 18.93%
Context of the price movement
The price started at 105.2765 USD on February 13.
Dropped to 98.57 USD on February 28, and then to 91.51 USD on March 7, before stabilizing around 85 USD by March 14.
This drop of 18.93% reflects a sustained downward trend over the month, with a notable loss of value from its recent high.
Possible factors behind the drop
Historical data and the general context suggest some factors that may have influenced:
1. Previous trend: The price had already shown a decrease from a monthly high of 105.30 USD (reached at some point between February 13 and March 5, according to the '1 month' range on marketscreener.com).
2. Market volatility: Posts on X and web reports (such as the KobeissiLetter from February 20) mention an 8% drop following earnings reports and concerns over tariffs in Mexico and Canada, which may have initiated or exacerbated the downward trend.
3. Comparison with the year: Despite this monthly drop, WMT continues to show a 40.82% increase over the last year (from March 2024 to March 2025), according to TradingView, indicating that the recent decline is a correction within a positive annual trend.
Graph source: TradingView
Conclusion
The stock price of Walmart (WMT) has experienced a significant drop of 18.93% in the last month, falling from 105.2765 USD on February 13, 2025, to 85.35 USD on March 14, 2025. This represents a loss of nearly 20 dollars per share in a short period, which could reflect market concerns about factors such as trade tariffs, financial results, or general economic conditions.
