Walmart Hits $1 Trillion Market Value

Current Context: On February 3, 2026, Walmart became the first traditional retailer to reach a market capitalization of USD 1 trillion.

• It is the 12th company globally and the 9th in the U.S. to join the “Trillion-Dollar Club.”
• Walmart’s stock surged 26% in the past year, crossing the $125 per share mark.
• Growth was driven by AI integration with Google Gemini, enhancing supply-chain automation and shopping personalization.
• Global e-commerce sales jumped 27%, while Walmart Connect advertising generated $4 billion in revenue.
• The company’s premiumization strategy attracted higher-income shoppers during inflationary times.
• This milestone coincided with a leadership transition, as John Furner became Global CEO on February 1, 2026.

Question:

Q.1 On February 3, 2026, which company became the first traditional retailer to achieve a market capitalization of USD 1 trillion?
a) Amazon
b) Alibaba
c) Costco
d) Walmart

Answer: d) Walmart became the first traditional (brick-and-mortar–origin) retailer to reach a USD 1 trillion market capitalization.