Key Stats for Walmart Stock
- 3- Year Price change for Walmart stock: 170%
- $WMT Share Price as of Feb. 2: $128
- 52-Week High: $128
- $WMT Stock Price Target: $124
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What Happened?
Walmart (WMT) stock surged nearly 3% on Tuesday, pushing the retail giant past the $1 trillion market cap milestone for the first time in its history. The achievement marks a dramatic transformation for a company once known primarily for low-priced goods in big-box stores.
Walmart stock has now climbed more than 28% over the past year and is up over 14% so far in 2026, significantly outpacing the S&P 500’s roughly 1% gain this year.
The company’s market value now places it in an exclusive club dominated by technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
The milestone comes just days after John Furner took over as CEO on Sunday, replacing longtime chief Doug McMillon.
As the former head of Walmart’s U.S. business, Furner oversaw many of the digital and operational initiatives that drove the company’s recent success, including curbside pickup and improved private-label brands that attracted higher-income shoppers.
The retailer’s transformation into a tech-enabled commerce platform has been the key driver behind the stock’s climb.
In its most recent quarter (fiscal Q3 2026), Walmart reported revenue growth of 5.8%, powered by a 27% jump in e-commerce sales and 53% growth in its advertising business.
The company expects full-year sales growth of 4.8% to 5.1%.
Walmart’s push into higher-margin businesses such as third-party marketplace sales and retail media advertising has enabled it to grow profits faster than sales.
The company signaled its tech ambitions even more clearly last month when it joined the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index.
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What the Market Is Telling Us About Walmart Stock
The $1 trillion valuation reflects investor confidence that Walmart has successfully evolved beyond its traditional discount retail roots. The company is now competing directly with Amazon in e-commerce, digital advertising, and fulfillment services—all while maintaining its core strength in physical retail.
Recent investor conferences revealed that Walmart is betting heavily on artificial intelligence and agentic commerce, partnering with OpenAI and Google to integrate shopping capabilities into ChatGPT and Gemini.
The company has also invested billions in supply chain automation, cutting delivery costs by 50% over the past two years while making its e-commerce business profitable.
Walmart stock is benefiting from multiple growth drivers beyond traditional retail. Its advertising business is scaling rapidly; membership programs like Walmart Plus continue to gain traction; and the company’s acquisition of VIZIO last year has opened new connected TV advertising opportunities.
The fact that Walmart stock has reached this milestone amid consumer uncertainty underscores the durability of its business model.
The company appeals to value-conscious shoppers during tough times while also attracting higher-income customers with improved digital experiences and product selection.
With fiscal Q4 earnings expected later this month, investors will be watching to see if the momentum continues under new leadership.
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