Amazon Just Surpassed Walmart for the First Time—But Not for the Reason You Think

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Amazon has overtaken Walmart in annual revenue for the first time, generating $716.9 billion to Walmart's $713.2 billion. This shift is attributed to Amazon's diverse business strategies and faster growth rate.

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2026-03-11 23:53:33

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Amazon has surpassed Walmart in annual revenue for the first time, ending Walmart’s 13-year reign atop the Fortune 500 list, with Amazon generating $716.9 billion compared to Walmart’s $713.2 billion. While Amazon is known for reshaping e-commerce, its diversified business approach, including its Prime media ecosystem, played a significant role in this growth. Amazon’s faster growth rate, roughly three times Walmart’s between 2018 and 2025, ultimately closed the revenue gap.

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