Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer, has reached a $1 trillion market capitalization, becoming the first traditional retailer to join the exclusive club of U.S. companies valued at a trillion dollars. The milestone puts Walmart alongside tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet.
The company’s shares have risen roughly 26% over the past year, reflecting investor confidence in its digital transformation and growth strategies. Analysts say Walmart’s success shows that a combination of technology investments and strong retail fundamentals can create significant shareholder value.
Walmart has invested heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve supply-chain efficiency, inventory management, and customer experience. The retailer has also expanded its online marketplace, offering over half a billion items, and introduced services like one-hour delivery and the Walmart+ membership program, aiming to compete with Amazon Prime.
In addition, Walmart has built a digital advertising business, generating higher-margin revenue and strengthening its competitive edge. The company’s focus on value pricing and convenience has attracted a broad customer base, appealing to both traditional bargain shoppers and digitally savvy consumers.
Walmart is only the second non-tech company to reach the trillion-dollar mark after Berkshire Hathaway, highlighting its transformation from a conventional retail chain into a tech-powered omnichannel retailer.
Walmart’s leadership is also evolving, with new initiatives aimed at innovation and technology-driven growth to stay ahead of competitors such as Amazon, Target, and other discount retailers.
The milestone is seen as a signal that traditional companies can thrive in the digital era without losing their core business strengths.
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