Amazon vs. Walmart: Key Revenue Growth and Valuation Insights
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) reports a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for revenue over the past three years, significantly outperforming Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT), which has seen a 5.1% CAGR during the same period. In the latest quarter, Amazon achieved a total revenue of $213.4 billion, driven by over 20% growth in its cloud computing and online advertising segments, while Walmart recorded a year-over-year revenue growth of 5.6% for its fiscal Q4 of 2026, ending January 31.
Amazon’s valuation also surpasses Walmart’s, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.7 compared to Walmart’s 45.3, offering investors potentially higher margins with its diverse revenue streams. Analysts suggest that while Walmart may be more stable for conservative investors due to its dividend yield, Amazon’s strong growth trajectory places it as the preferred choice for long-term investment opportunities.
