Group 1 - Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart to become the world's highest-grossing company for the year, with a revenue of $717 billion compared to Walmart's $713.2 billion, marking a difference of $3.8 billion [1] - Walmart has held the title of global revenue leader for over a decade, primarily driven by its extensive physical store network and "Everyday Low Prices" strategy [1] - Walmart's e-commerce business has recently become profitable as an independent segment, with global e-commerce sales maintaining double-digit growth [1] Group 2 - Amazon's revenue growth is attributed to its diversified business structure, including significant contributions from its cloud computing division AWS, which saw a 20% year-over-year increase in sales, reaching $128.7 billion [1] - The competition between the two giants is evolving, with Walmart partnering with Google to integrate AI into its shopping process and increasing investments in supply chain automation and store renovations [2] - Amazon plans to invest approximately $200 billion in capital expenditures by 2026, focusing on expanding AI infrastructure and data centers [2]

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Q4 2026 Earnings call February 19, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsChris Nicholas - EVP and COODavid Guggina - EVP and Chief eCommerce OfficerJoe Feldman - Senior Managing Director, Assistant Director of Research, and Founding MemberJohn David Rainey - CFOJohn Furner - CEOLatriece Watkins - EVP and Chief Merchandising OfficerSteph Wissink - SVP of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsChristopher Horvers - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystChuck Grom - Manag ...

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Q4 2026 Earnings call February 19, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsChris Nicholas - EVP and COODavid Guggina - EVP and Chief eCommerce OfficerJoe Feldman - Senior Managing Director, Assistant Director of Research, and Founding MemberJohn David Rainey - CFOJohn Furner - CEOLatriece Watkins - EVP and Chief Merchandising OfficerSteph Wissink - SVP of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsChristopher Horvers - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystChuck Grom - Manag ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the fourth quarter increased by 4.9% in constant currency, with e-commerce growth at 24% [4][14] - Adjusted operating income grew by 10.5%, outpacing sales growth [4][14] - For the full year, total revenue exceeded $700 billion for the first time, with a 5% increase in constant currency [14] - Adjusted operating income for the full year grew by 5.4%, despite a 300 basis point headwind from increased claims expenses [14][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Walmart U.S. comp sales rose by 4.6%, with e-commerce sales growing by 27% [14][15] - International segment operating income increased by over 26%, driven by improved e-commerce economics [15] - Advertising income globally increased by 37%, with Walmart Connect in the U.S. up by 41% [16][35] - Membership income grew by over 15%, reflecting strength in Sam's Club in China and the U.S. [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce sales in China grew by 28%, representing more than 50% of the sales mix in that market [15] - Fast delivery services in the U.S. saw a growth of over 60% year-over-year [9][15] - The majority of share gains in the U.S. came from households earning over $100,000, while lower-income households are managing spending carefully [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on an omnichannel strategy, leveraging technology and automation to enhance customer experience and delivery speed [4][9] - Investments in AI and technology are aimed at improving inventory management and customer engagement through tools like Sparky [10][11] - The strategy includes capital allocation based on return on investment, with a focus on maintaining a strong value proposition for customers [7][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business's momentum and the ability to navigate complex operating conditions [13][41] - The outlook for the upcoming fiscal year includes sales growth expectations of 3.5% to 4.5% and operating income growth of 6% to 8% [21][22] - Management remains cautious about potential economic headwinds but is optimistic about the company's ability to outperform guidance [41][42] Other Important Information - The company authorized a $30 billion share repurchase program, its largest to date, reflecting confidence in cash flow generation [23] - Capital expenditure levels for FY 2027 are expected to be approximately 3.5% of sales, with a focus on supply chain automation and store remodels [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: On agentic commerce and its impact on customer traffic and advertising - Management highlighted that agentic commerce is part of the omnichannel strategy, enhancing customer intent understanding and driving higher average order values [28][29][32] Question: Regarding unexpected costs and outlook for the year - Management noted a measured approach to guidance, considering potential economic indicators while maintaining flexibility [37][41] Question: On disinflation and its impact on pricing - Management indicated that inflation trends are expected to remain stable, with some pressures from legislation affecting drug prices [44][45] Question: About e-commerce profitability and competition - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining share momentum through effective inventory management and leveraging technology [84]

不过，从营收结构来看，亚马逊登顶更多得益于其在云计算领域的主导地位——这是一个沃尔玛并未涉 足的领域。若不计入AWS的收入，亚马逊2025年的营收将为5880亿美元。因此，其登顶在很大程度上 有赖于数据中心作为人工智能(AI)时代关键基础设施的重要性。 美国圣克拉拉大学零售管理研究所执行董事Kirthi Kalyanam评价称："这是一场名不副实的胜利。亚马 逊并非在零售赛道击败沃尔玛，只是凭借沃尔玛没有布局的新业务，在营收上实现了超越。" 成为全球营收最高的企业，主要象征着庞大的规模和广泛的消费者触达面，但这并非投资者看重的唯一 指标。在沃尔玛之前，埃克森美孚(XOM.US)和通用汽车(GM.US)也曾获此殊荣，但这一头衔也往往伴 随着更严苛的监管审查和更高的消费者预期。目前，全球市值最高的公司是英伟达(NVDA.US)，其市 值高达4.5万亿美元，是亚马逊的两倍多，更是沃尔玛的四倍以上。 智通财经APP获悉，亚马逊(AMZN.US)正式超越沃尔玛(WMT.US)，成为全球营收最高的企业。这一里 程碑式的成就，彰显了这家电商与云计算巨头自1994年创立以来所取得的巨大发展——彼时，它还只是 杰夫·贝索斯在西 ...

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亚马逊公司已正式取代沃尔玛，成为全球营收最高的公司。这一里程碑证明了这家电商与云计算巨头在 规模上取得的巨大成就。在1994年刚刚起步时，亚马逊还只是杰夫·贝佐斯在其西雅图的车库里经营的 一家线上书店。 沃尔玛曾连续十多年蝉联营收最高的公司，该公司在周四公布，截至1月31日的12个月销售额为7132亿 美元。亚马逊的财年截至12月份，本月早些时候该公司公布2025财年销售额为7170亿美元。 贝佐斯曾仔细研究沃尔玛创始人山姆·沃尔顿，吸收了他的许多商业策略来打造自己的公司。过去10年 里，亚马逊营收增长速度几乎是沃尔玛的10倍，推动因素包括消费者支出从实体门店转向网站，以及其 快速增长的云计算业务Amazon Web Services（简称：AWS）。 亚马逊与沃尔玛在争夺消费者方面正面交锋。亚马逊是最大的线上零售商，其网站和移动应用每月吸引 27亿次访问。沃尔玛是全球最大的实体零售商，在全球拥有超过一万家门店和购物会员店。两家公司大 部分营收都来自美国。 尽管亚马逊在2017年收购了全食超市，但沃尔玛在发展电商业务方面取得的成功，超过了亚马逊在打造 实体门店业务上的进展。 然而营收增长的真正原因在于亚马逊在 ...

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