Walmart's Trading Volume Drops 37.99% to $1.436 Billion as Target Rises in Delivery Race

On March 27, 2025, Walmart (WMT) experienced a trading volume of $1.436 billion, marking a 37.99% decrease from the previous day. The stock price rose by 0.49%, marking the second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 1.03% over the past two days.

Walmart's stock has been under pressure due to declining consumer confidence. The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index has fallen for the fourth consecutive month, which is not a positive sign for the retailer. This decline in consumer confidence has led to a significant drop in Walmart's market capitalization, with the company losing $22 billion in valuation.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon has acknowledged that customers are exhibiting 'stressed behaviors,' which has already impacted the company's valuation. Despite the challenges, some analysts believe that Walmart could benefit from the current economic conditions, as it is a favorite retailer among price-conscious shoppers.

In response to the competitive landscape, Target has announced a bold move to enhance its delivery capabilities. The company plans to invest $100 million to expand its next-day delivery services, aiming to make faster deliveries across more locations. This strategy is part of Target's effort to leverage its stores as fulfillment hubs, reducing costs and enhancing the customer experience.

Target's efforts to improve its delivery services have shown positive results, with an increase of over 30% in packages delivered by Shipt drivers from sortation centers. This has allowed Target to deliver more packages at a lower cost, making it more competitive in the delivery sector.