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Amazon Overtakes Walmart as World's Top-Grossing Company

Cloud strength alongside cost discipline propelled the shift.

Overview

  • Amazon reported about $716.9–$717 billion in annual revenue, topping Walmart’s roughly $713 billion after both companies filed results, ending Walmart’s 13-year run at No. 1.
  • Sales grew 12% year over year, with Amazon Web Services contributing around one-fifth of revenue and expanding 24% in the period.
  • Operating profit rose to roughly $80 billion, supported by major administrative layoffs last fall with additional reductions planned.
  • The company announced $200 billion of investments focused on artificial intelligence, chips, robotics and satellites.
  • North America accounts for about 60% of Amazon’s business, while international operations contribute around 23%.