WMT

WMT is most commonly used as the stock ticker for Walmart Inc., the American multinational retail corporation. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange, WMT is a component of several major market indices and is widely followed as a benchmark for the performance of the global retail sector.

Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company operates through three main segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club, a membership warehouse club. It runs thousands of stores worldwide and maintains a substantial e-commerce presence. In recent years, Walmart has ranked among the largest retailers by revenue, with net sales exceeding $600 billion and employing approximately 2.3 million people.

Walmart has shaped the retail landscape through its scale, logistics network, and emphasis on low prices. It has pursued omnichannel expansion, integrating online and in-store shopping, curbside pickup, and digital services to compete with other e-commerce platforms, while continually refining its supply chain and operations.

Outside financial contexts, the acronym WMT can refer to other organizations or terms depending on field and region. However, Walmart’s ticker symbol WMT remains the most widely recognized use of the acronym in public markets.