# Walmart (WMT) is one of the world’s largest retailers by revenue.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Barchart*

## Key points

- Walmart's global e-commerce sales surged 24% in Q4, led by store-fulfilled delivery and marketplace growth.
- High-margin advertising and membership fees now contribute about one-third of Walmart's total operating profit.
- Walmart authorized a new $30 billion share repurchase program, signaling management's confidence in future growth.
- Sam’s Club will raise membership fees for the first time since 2022, starting May 1, 2026.
- Walmart's fiscal 2026 operating income grew 5.4% on an adjusted basis, outpacing total sales growth.

**Companies:** Walmart
**Countries:** United States

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