Walmart topped the Fortune Global 500 ranking of the world's largest companies by revenue for roughly a decade, posting sales of about $713 billion in its fiscal year 2025 as the world's largest retailer. In 2026, however, Amazon overtook Walmart to claim the number-one spot on the Fortune Global 500 for the first time, ending Walmart's long run atop the list.
Record no. MRB-2026-005585
World's Largest Retailer by Revenue
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