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Walmart's stock price is going up today after a bank gave it a better rating.

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Good for WMT

Deutsche Bank upgraded Walmart and raised its share-price target, citing expected shopper gains and growth in ads, its marketplace, and memberships. Early Sparky results support a favorable read despite U.S. comparable-sales pressure and the unknown cost of Walmart's 2027 employee drug benefit.

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The analyst expects inflation to make Walmart's low-price offer more appealing and lift its share of shoppers. Ads, marketplace sales, and memberships may bring more profit as they grow faster than regular store sales. Sparky's early results add support, but U.S. comparable sales face pressure. Walmart also plans free prescription coverage for eligible employees in 2027, with no cost estimate. The growth case still weighs more.

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