Walmart Becomes World’s First Retail Company to Reach USD 1 Trillion Market Value
In January 2026, Walmart Inc., an American multinational retail corporation, became the first retail company globally to achieve a market capitalisation of USD 1 trillion, following a strong rally in its share price over the past year.
Key Highlights:
Stock Performance: Walmart’s shares rose by nearly 26% over the last 12 months and about 468% over the past decade, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained around 264% during the same period.
Nasdaq-100: In December 2025, Walmart was added to the tech-focused Nasdaq-100 Index, which features the world’s most valuable non-financial companies.
AI Adoption: Walmart invested billions of dollars in Artificial Intelligence(AI)-enabled supply chains to improve inventory planning, fresh produce delivery, and delivery speed, enabling the company to exceed same-store sales estimates for 15 consecutive quarters.
Peer Group: Other companies with market capitalisation exceeding USD 1 trillion include Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tesla, and Broadcom.
In January 2026, Walmart Inc., an American multinational retail corporation, became the first retail company globally to achieve a market capitalisation of USD 1 trillion, following a strong rally in its share price over the past year.
Key Highlights:
Stock Performance: Walmart’s shares rose by nearly 26% over the last 12 months and about 468% over the past decade, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained around 264% during the same period.
Nasdaq-100: In December 2025, Walmart was added to the tech-focused Nasdaq-100 Index, which features the world’s most valuable non-financial companies.
AI Adoption: Walmart invested billions of dollars in Artificial Intelligence(AI)-enabled supply chains to improve inventory planning, fresh produce delivery, and delivery speed, enabling the company to exceed same-store sales estimates for 15 consecutive quarters.
Peer Group: Other companies with market capitalisation exceeding USD 1 trillion include Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tesla, and Broadcom.
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