Core Insights - The latest Fortune Global 500 list shows that the total revenue of the listed companies is approximately $41.7 trillion, which exceeds one-third of the global GDP, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 1.8% [1] - The minimum sales revenue threshold for inclusion in the list has increased from $32.1 billion to $32.2 billion [1] - The total net profit of the listed companies has increased by approximately 0.4% year-on-year, amounting to around $2.98 trillion [1] - Both the total assets and net assets of the 500 listed companies have reached the highest levels since the inception of the Fortune Global 500 list [1] Company Rankings - Walmart has maintained its position as the largest company in the world for the twelfth consecutive year [1] - Amazon remains in the second position, while China's State Grid Corporation ranks third [1] - Saudi Aramco and China National Petroleum Corporation occupy the fourth and fifth positions, respectively [1] Walmart's Performance - Walmart, which originated as a discount retailer in 1962, has evolved into one of the most significant retail enterprises globally over the past 60 years [1] - The strong performance of Sam's Club and the e-commerce segment has been a key driver of growth for Walmart in the past year [1]