Walmart stock holds near record sales levels

Walmart stock (US9311421039) combines a fiscal 2025 revenue base of $681.0 billion with operating income of $25.8 billion, and the shares closed at $96.85 on 18 July 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange. Walmart Inc. reported those figures for the year ended 31 January 2025, giving investors a fresh scale reference even on a data-thin day.

$681.0 billion revenue base

Walmart reported net sales of $680.99 billion for fiscal 2025, up 5.6% from $646.5 billion in fiscal 2024, according to its annual report on stock.walmart.com. Operating income rose to $27.0 billion from $22.8 billion on a comparable basis, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.51 for the year ended 31 January 2025.

The comparison matters because the operating line grew faster than sales, which points to leverage in a business that still depends on very large top-line volumes. Walmart also said U.S. comparable sales increased 4.6% in fiscal 2025, a direct sign that the core domestic operation continued to expand.

Operating income climbed 18.3%

Walmart's fiscal 2025 operating income of $27.0 billion was about 18.3% above the prior year's $22.8 billion, which is the clearest quantified comparison in the latest reported set. That spread shows why the retailer's margin mix matters as much as headline revenue.

Membership and advertising remain part of that mix. The company reported Walmart+ membership and other revenue gains in its fiscal 2025 materials, while management also highlighted continued growth in higher-margin digital and marketplace activities across the year.

Shares closed at $96.85

Walmart shares closed at $96.85 on 18 July 2026, leaving the stock close to its recent high-range trading band on the New York Stock Exchange. That price sits against a company with a market capitalization of about $762.4 billion as of 18 July 2026, which keeps the valuation scale firmly in view.

For market context, the 52-week range stood at $79.81 to $106.11 as of 18 July 2026. The distance from the low to the high gives a concrete frame for how the market has been pricing the retailer's scale, earnings base, and defensive profile.

Grocery and membership

Food, consumables, and membership services remain the most relevant product and service mix for Walmart's current earnings profile. In fiscal 2025, U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6%, and the company continued to point to e-commerce, advertising, and Walmart+ as higher-margin growth lanes within the broader retail base.

That mix matters because Walmart's earnings quality does not depend on a single category. A $680.99 billion revenue base, a $27.0 billion operating income line, and $2.51 in adjusted EPS together show a business that converts scale into profit with unusual consistency.

New York Stock Exchange

Walmart stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange at $96.85 as of 18 July 2026, with a market capitalization of about $762.4 billion. The combination of a near-$681.0 billion revenue base and an $27.0 billion operating income line leaves the company in a different league from most retail peers, even before any new catalyst enters the picture.