Walmart

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  American multinational retail corporation

• Sector

  Consumer Staples

• Founded

  1962

• Founders

  Sam Walton, James "Bud" Walton

• Industry

  Hypermarkets & Discount Stores

• Operations

  Hypermarkets, discount department stores, grocery stores, retail warehouses

• Former Name

  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

• Headquarters

  Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

• Stock Ticker

  WMT

• Official Name

  Walmart Inc.

• Stock Exchange

  New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

• Number of Employees

  2.2 million

• Ownership Structure

  Publicly traded, family-owned business

• Controlling Shareholder

  Walton family (over 50% through Walton Enterprises and individual holdings)

• Global Ranking by Revenue

  World's largest company

• Global Ranking by Employees

  Largest private employer

• Operating Names (as of 2022-10-31)

  46

• Countries of Operation (as of 2022-10-31)

  24

• Number of Stores and Clubs (as of 2022-10-31)

  10,586

• Annual Revenue (approx. May 2022, Fortune Global 500)

  $570 billion USD

Timeline

• Walmart Inc. was founded by Sam and James "Bud" Walton in Rogers, Arkansas. (Source: Summary)

  1962

• The company was incorporated under Delaware General Corporation Law. (Source: DBPedia)

  1969-10-31

• Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. (Source: Summary)

  1972

• Walmart became the most profitable retailer in the U.S. (Source: Summary)

  1988

• Walmart became the largest retailer in the U.S. in terms of revenue. (Source: Summary)

  1989-10-XX

• Sam's Club opened its first store in New Jersey. (Source: DBPedia)

  1989-11-XX

• Walmart opened its first California outlet in Lancaster. (Source: DBPedia)

  1990-07-XX

• Walmart opened its first main store in the Northeast in York, Pennsylvania. (Source: DBPedia)

  1990-10-XX

• Walmart expanded its presence to have stores from coast to coast across the U.S. (Source: Wikipedia)

  Early 1990s

• Walmart held a minority stake in Walmart Brasil. (Source: DBPedia)

  2018-08-XX

• Walmart Brasil was renamed Grupo Big. (Source: DBPedia)

  2019-08-XX

• Reported approximately $570 billion in annual revenue, making it the world's largest company by revenue according to the Fortune Global 500 list. (Source: Summary)

  2022-05-XX

• Walmart divested its shareholdings in Grupo Big to French retailer Carrefour. (Source: DBPedia)

  2022-06-07

• Walmart operated 10,586 stores and clubs in 24 countries under 46 different names. (Source: Summary)

  2022-10-31

• Walmart partnered with Zipline to launch an instant drone delivery service in the US, including Dallas. (Source: Related Documents)

  Recent Years

Walmart

Walmart Inc. ( ; formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets (also called supercenters), discount department stores, and grocery stores in the United States and 23 other countries. It is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded in 1962 by brothers Sam Walton and James "Bud" Walton in nearby Rogers, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses. Walmart is the world's largest company by revenue, according to the Fortune Global 500 list in October 2022. Walmart is also the largest private employer in the world, with 2.1 million employees. It is a publicly traded family-owned business (the largest such business in the world), as the company is controlled by the Walton family. Sam Walton's heirs own over 50 percent of Walmart through both their holding company Walton Enterprises and their individual holdings. Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1972. By 1988, it was the most profitable retailer in the U.S., and it had become the largest in terms of revenue by October 1989. The company was originally geographically limited to the South and lower Midwest, but it had stores from coast to coast by the early 1990s. Sam's Club opened in New Jersey in November 1989, and the first California outlet opened in Lancaster, in July 1990. A Walmart in York, Pennsylvania, opened in October 1990, the first main store in the Northeast. Walmart has been the subject of extensive criticism and legal scrutiny over its labor practices, environmental policies, animal welfare standards, treatment of suppliers, handling of crime in stores, business ethics, and product safety, with critics alleging that the company prioritizes profits at the expense of social and ethical responsibilities. Walmart's investments outside the U.S. have seen mixed results. Its operations and subsidiaries in Canada, the United Kingdom, Central America, Chile (Líder), South Africa (Massmart) and China are successful; however, its ventures failed in Germany, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Argentina.

Web Search Results

• Walmart - Wikipedia

  Walmart Inc. (/ˈ w ɔː l m ɑːr t/ⓘ; formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets (also called supercenters), discount department stores, and grocery stores in the United States and 23 other countries. It is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.( The company was founded in 1962 by brothers Sam Walton and James "Bud" Walton in nearby Rogers, Arkansas.( It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.( [...] Walmart Discount Stores, also branded as simply "Walmart", are discount department stores with sizes varying from 30,000 to 221,000 square feet (2,800 to 20,500 square meters), with the average store covering 105,000 square feet (9,800 square meters).( They carry general merchandise and limited groceries. Some newer and remodeled discount stores have an expanded grocery department, similar to Target's PFresh department. Many of these stores also feature a garden center, pharmacy, Tire & Lube [...] Walmart Supercenters, branded simply as "Walmart", are hypermarkets with sizes varying from 69,000 to 260,000 square feet (6,400 to 24,200 square meters), but averaging about 178,000 square feet (16,500 square meters).( These stock general merchandise and a full-service supermarket, including meat and poultry, baked goods, delicatessen, frozen foods, dairy products, garden produce, and fresh seafood. Many Walmart Supercenters also have a garden center, pet shop, pharmacy, Tire &Lube Express,

• Walmart Inc Company Profile - GlobalData

  Walmart Inc (Walmart) is a multi-channel retailer. The company operates physical stores such as grocery stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department and discount stores, and neighborhood markets; warehouse clubs, Sam’s Clubs; and eCommerce platforms, comprising websites and mobile applications. Walmart through its retail channels offers various products across categories including grocery and consumables, health and wellness, technology, office and entertainment, hardlines, apparel and home [...] Fulfillment, GoLocal, and Walmart Luminate. Its e-commerce portals have presence across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Walmart is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, the US. [...] at everyday low prices. Along with other third-party brands, the company offers products of various private labels and licensed brands, including Equate, Allswell, Free Assembly, Mainstays, George, Onn, Parent’s Choice, Time and Tru, Wonder Nation, and No Boundaries. Walmart also offers fuel, gift cards; financial services and other related products, including money orders, prepaid cards, money transfers, check cashing and bill payments; and various value-added services such as Walmart Connect,

• Company Info :: Walmart Inc. (WMT)

  Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, [...] ## Industry Classifications ### Sector Consumer Staples ### Industry Hypermarkets & Discount Stores ### NAICS All Other General Merchandise Stores (452319) ### SIC Variety Stores (5331) ## Contact Information ### Investor Relations IR@walmart.com ### Transfer Agent ComputershareT: 1-800-438-6278 ### Company Contact Walmart Inc.1 Customer DriveBentonville, AR 72712 [...] corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity.

• Walmart | WMT Stock Price, Company Overview & News - Forbes

  Walmart, Inc. engages in retail and wholesale business. The Company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. It operates through the following business segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. The Walmart U.S. segment operates as a merchandiser of consumer products, operating under the Walmart, Wal-Mart, and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands, as well as walmart.com and other eCommerce brands. The Walmart International segment manages [...] Walmart, Inc. engages in retail and wholesale business. The Company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. It operates through the following business segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. The Walmart U.S. segment operates as a merchandiser of consumer products, operating under the Walmart, Wal-Mart, and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands, as well as walmart.com and other eCommerce brands. The Walmart International segment manages [...] | Sep 19, 2025 | 103.81 | 103.94 | 102.09 | 102.33 | 102.33 | 34,791,573 | | Sep 18, 2025 | 103.78 | 104.64 | 102.12 | 103.60 | 103.60 | 14,869,387 | | Sep 17, 2025 | 103.73 | 106.11 | 103.73 | 104.27 | 104.27 | 25,382,015 | | Sep 16, 2025 | 103.85 | 104.21 | 103.13 | 103.42 | 103.42 | 14,481,863 | | Sep 15, 2025 | 103.65 | 103.98 | 103.41 | 103.69 | 103.69 | 10,756,876 |

• Walmart Corporate News and Information

  About + About + Business of Better + Leadership + Board of Directors + Sam Walton + Walmart Museum & History + New Home Office + Working at Walmart + Sam's Club + Walmart International + Location Facts + Policies + Contact Walmart Purpose + Purpose + Opportunity + Sustainability + Community + Ethics & Integrity + Belonging + Philanthropy + ESG & Shared Value Reporting + Health & Wellness News + News + Events + Media Library [...] About + Business of Better + Leadership + Board of Directors + Sam Walton + Walmart Museum & History + New Home Office + Working at Walmart + Sam's Club + Walmart International + Location Facts + Policies + Contact Walmart Purpose + Opportunity + Sustainability + Community + Ethics & Integrity + Belonging + Philanthropy + ESG & Shared Value Reporting + Health & Wellness News + Events + Media Library + Contact Media Relations Investors [...] Working at Walmart Our unique combination of pathways, perks and pay mean you can build just about any career you want here. Learn More Sustainability We’re working to become a regenerative company that aims to make a positive difference for people and the planet. Learn More Locations We operate approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries and numerous eCommerce websites. Learn More Ask Walmart Have questions for Walmart? Find answers here. Learn More New Home Office

• Instance Of

  Q4167410

Walmart Inc. ( /ˈwɔːlmɑːrt/; formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets (also called supercenters), discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in nearby Rogers, Arkansas in 1962 and incorporated under Delaware General Corporation Law on October 31, 1969. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses. As of October 31, 2022, Walmart has 10,586 stores and clubs in 24 countries, operating under 46 different names. The company operates under the name Walmart in the United States and Canada, as Walmart de México y Centroamérica in Mexico and Central America, and as Flipkart Wholesale in India. It has wholly owned operations in Chile, Canada, and South Africa. Since August 2018, Walmart held only a minority stake in Walmart Brasil, which was renamed Grupo Big in August 2019, with 20 percent of the company's shares, and private equity firm Advent International holding 80 percent ownership of the company. They eventually divested their shareholdings in Grupo Big to French retailer Carrefour, in transaction worth R$7 billion and completed on June 7, 2022. Walmart is the world's largest company by revenue, with about US$570 billion in annual revenue, according to the Fortune Global 500 list in May 2022. It is also the largest private employer in the world with 2.2 million employees. It is a publicly traded family-owned business, as the company is controlled by the Walton family. Sam Walton's heirs own over 50 percent of Walmart through both their holding company Walton Enterprises and their individual holdings. Walmart was the largest United States grocery retailer in 2019, and 65 percent of Walmart's US$510.329 billion sales came from U.S. operations. Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1972. By 1988, it was the most profitable retailer in the U.S., and it had become the largest in terms of revenue by October 1989. The company was originally geographically limited to the South and lower Midwest, but it had stores from coast to coast by the early 1990s. Sam's Club opened in New Jersey in November 1989, and the first California outlet opened in Lancaster, in July 1990. A Walmart in York, Pennsylvania, opened in October 1990, the first main store in the Northeast. Walmart's investments outside the U.S. have seen mixed results. Its operations and subsidiaries in Canada, the United Kingdom (ASDA), Central America, South America, and China are successful, but its ventures failed in Germany, Japan, and South Korea.