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Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the largest company in the world by sales, generated over $700 billion in revenue over the past year. The company experienced a 6% increase in overall revenue year-over-year and a 27% rise in e-commerce sales in its fiscal third quarter that ended on October 31, 2026.
Walmart operates 10,700 stores globally, including 4,600 in the U.S., with about 90% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a store. The company is transitioning its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, aiming to highlight its focus on digital initiatives.
CEO Doug McMillon is set to retire, with John Furner, current head of the U.S. business, taking over. Walmart’s stock has risen 24% this year, outperforming the 17% gain of the S&P 500.
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