Walmart is trading at $115.68, up 3.03%, as investors favored defensive consumer-staples retailers after hotter-than-expected September inflation data.
- On October 14, 2026, the broader market was lower while consumer staples gained; Walmart and Costco both advanced, according to market coverage.
- The October 13 FDA warning about unapproved STI drugs was negative prior news, but it is not a clear explanation for Walmart’s rise.