Walmart stock launches AI shopping tools, little changed pre-market
Published on 10/23/2026 at 08:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAI tools broaden Walmart's digital reach
- Walmart introduced AI shopping tools on October 22, 2026, including Agent Profiles and the Walmart Agent Gateway.
- Agent Profiles are scheduled for rollout in November 2026.
- Walmart stock trades pre-market at EUR 107.25 at 8:07 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026, 0.25 percent above the Xetra close of October 22, 2026.
Walmart said on October 22, 2026, that it had introduced tools allowing artificial-intelligence agents to shop and complete transactions for customers, according to The Indian Express. Walmart stock trades pre-market at EUR 107.25 at 8:07 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026, 0.25 percent above the Xetra close of October 22, 2026 (EUR 106.98).
AI tools expand Walmart's digital reach
The tools include Agent Profiles, which Walmart said will allow customers to authorize individual AI agents, track purchases separately and set spending limits or approval requirements. Walmart also introduced the Walmart Agent Gateway, which connects AI assistants including ChatGPT, Gemini and Meta's Muse with Walmart and Sam's Club systems to search products and complete purchases. The company said the tools will be available to all Walmart account holders and will not require a Walmart+ membership. Agent Profiles are planned for rollout in November 2026. These details were reported by The Indian Express.
Ahead of the Xetra open
The pre-market indication is plus EUR 0.27 versus the October 22 Xetra close. The continuously updated real-time quote of Walmart stock shows the further course from the Xetra open at 9:00 a.m. CEST.
Retail model and digital commerce
Walmart operates an omnichannel retail business that sells through stores, online channels and mobile devices, according to its Investor Relations site. The latest initiative extends that model to transactions supported by AI assistants while keeping customers in control of purchases. Market context: Market report S&P 500.
