Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is the largest company in the world by sales, with $685 billion in trailing-12-month sales. The company operates more than 10,500 locations globally, including 4,600 in the U.S., and has seen a 47% stock increase over the past year.
Walmart reported a 4% year-over-year sales growth in Q1 fiscal 2026, with forecasts of 3% to 4% growth for the entire year. E-commerce sales grew 22% year-over-year in the first quarter, with a 21% increase in the U.S. and 27% for Sam’s Club.
The company has consistently raised dividends for the past 53 years and is regarded as a reliable source for passive income, even amidst market uncertainty.
