Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. (WMT) is a multinational retail corporation and one of the largest companies in the world by revenue and scale. With a market cap of $980.3 billion, it serves approximately 270 million customers and members weekly and employs about 2.1 million people worldwide.
Companies valued at more than $200 billion are generally considered “mega-cap” stocks, and Walmart fits this criterion perfectly. Founded in 1962, Walmart operates a global network of over 10,750 retail locations across 19 countries in formats that include supercenters, discount stores, neighborhood markets, and warehouse clubs under the Sam’s Club banner, as well as a substantial e-commerce presence.
