Walmart Watch: Great West Life Further Trims Its Stake in Q4 Filing

While Great West Life Assurance Co's specific Walmart (WMT) position changes aren't explicitly detailed in recent filings, institutional ownership dynamics show 5,151 total institutional holders (as of January 31, 2025), with average portfolio allocations rising 81.9% quarter-over-quarter. Key shifts include:

 

Share repurchases: Walmart bought back 15.9M shares ($1.4B) in Q4 FY25 (ended January 2025), reducing float.

 

Top holders: Vanguard (largest shareholder), BlackRock, and State Street dominate ownership, with 3.19B shares held institutionally (39.77% of outstanding).

 

Performance: WMT surged 59.18% YoY to ~$95/share (April 2025), driven by e-commerce growth and membership income.

 

The absence of Great West-specific data in Q1 2025 filings suggests its position may fall below reporting thresholds or align with broader institutional trends.

 

Sources: Fintel, Walmart Q4 FY25 Earnings, Yahoo Finance