Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Consumer Staples ยท Retail-Variety Stores
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 1, 1970. SentiSense covers Walmart Inc. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Variety Stores. John Furner is its chief executive officer. The company reports 2,100,000 employees, and its corporate website is stock.walmart.com.
About Walmart Inc.
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
Latest reported results
Walmart Inc. reported revenue of $187.94 billion for Q2 FY2027, up 5.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 4,376 institutions reported holding WMT, with 2.9 billion shares worth $333.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street.
More on WMT
- WMT sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Walmart Inc. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- WMT ownership: all 4,376 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- WMT financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2027.
Frequently asked questions
What does Walmart Inc. do?
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly.
What sector is WMT in?
SentiSense classifies Walmart Inc. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Variety Stores.
Where does WMT stock trade?
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 1, 1970.
Who is the CEO of Walmart Inc.?
John Furner is the chief executive officer of Walmart Inc..