North Star Asset Management buys $1.8M stake in Walmart
North Star Asset Management Inc. bought 15,926 shares of Walmart valued at about $1.804 million, according to its Form 13F. Other institutions increased holdings as well, with State Street and Geode Capital among the largest owners. Coverage notes Walmart’s long dividend-growth record, while Erste Group Bank cut fiscal 2027 EPS estimates, implying slower earnings growth or added cost pressure.