Amazon
overtakes Walmart as the world's largest company by annual revenue
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The year 2026 marked a historic corporate milestone when Amazon
surpassed Walmart as the world's largest company by annual revenue.
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Amazon recorded revenues of $717 billion in fiscal year 2025, while
Walmart's revenues were $713.2 billion in the 12 months ended January 31, 2026.
Walmart had topped the global revenue list for more than a decade.
2025
Revenue Comparison: Amazon vs. Walmart
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Amazon: $717 billion (FY 2025)
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Walmart: $713.2 billion (as of January 31, 2026)
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This difference may seem small, but it represents a major shift in the
global corporate landscape.
How did
Amazon reach the top?
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Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos as an online bookstore, Amazon has
expanded aggressively into several areas over time.
