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Walmart
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 7, 2026
Walmart

Walmart

Public

Walmart operates a global omnichannel retail business spanning stores, e-commerce, and membership services.

HQ
Bentonville, AR, US
Founded
1962
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Walmart Inc. is a people-led, technology-powered omnichannel retailer founded in 1962 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company operates discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets, Sam's Club, and international retail businesses serving consumers through stores and e-commerce.

Walmart reports more than 10,900 stores and e-commerce sites across 19 countries, with roughly 280 million weekly customer and member visits. The company emphasizes everyday low prices, supply chain scale, and expanding digital capabilities including online marketplace sales and the Walmart+ membership program.

Walmart - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Flipkart

    Acquired by Walmart • $16B • Aug 18, 2018

  • Jet.com

    Acquired by Walmart • $3.3B • Sep 19, 2016

Walmart - Products & Services

  • Retail Membership Subscription logo

    Retail Membership Subscription

    Walmart's paid membership offering delivery, shipping, fuel, and streaming benefits.

    Competing Products

    Costco Wholesale logo
    Amazon logo
  • Online Consumer Marketplace logo

    Online Consumer Marketplace

    Walmart's omnichannel e-commerce platform for online shopping and marketplace sales.

    Competing Products

    Amazon logo
    eBay logo
    Wayfair logo
  • Online Consumer Baby Products logo

    Online Consumer Baby Products

    Walmart's baby department offering gear, furniture, diapering, feeding, toys, and apparel for infants and toddlers.

  • Online Consumer Beauty logo

    Online Consumer Beauty

    Walmart's beauty department offering makeup, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products.

  • Online Home Goods logo

    Online Home Goods

    Walmart's home department offering furniture, decor, bedding, bath, and kitchen products.

Walmart - Similar Companies

Target logo

Target

target.com

Costco Wholesale logo

Costco Wholesale

Amazon logo

Amazon

amazon.com

Wayfair logo

Wayfair

wayfair.com

eBay logo

eBay

community.ebay.com

Walmart - Quick Facts

Who are Walmart's competitors?

Companies similar to Walmart include Target, Costco Wholesale, Amazon and Wayfair.

When was Walmart founded?

Walmart was founded in 1962.

Where is Walmart's headquarters located?

Walmart's headquarters is located in Bentonville, AR, US.

When was Walmart's last funding round?

Walmart's most recent funding round was for $5B (USD) in April 2023.

How much has Walmart raised to-date?

As of Apr 15, 2023, Walmart has raised a total of $5B (USD).

How many employees does Walmart have?

Walmart has 2,300,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Walmart - Classification

Industry
  • Food Retailers
  • Retailers
  • Superstores
Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Unique IDs
  • ein: 710415188
  • secCik: 0000104169
  • ticker: WMT
NAICS
  • 455000General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455200Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455210Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455211Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
  • 450000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5300General merchandise stores
  • 5330Variety Stores
  • 5331Variety Stores
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NAICS
  • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
  • 424900Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
  • 424930Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 445000Food and Beverage Retailers
  • 445100Grocery and Convenience Retailers
  • 445110Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
  • 445130Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators
  • 445131Convenience Retailers
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 455219All Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 459120Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 459000Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
  • 459100Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers
SIC
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5190Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods
  • 5193Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies
  • 5400Food Stores
  • 5410Grocery Stores
  • 5411Grocery Stores
  • 5490Miscellaneous Food Stores
  • 5940Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
  • 5945Hobby, Toy, And Game Shops
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified