Walmart by the Numbers

Each week we serve almost
260 million customers
in 27 countries through our more than 11,000 stores and e-commerce websites globally, while

delivering a solid financial performance.

Sales growth comes from

  • Comp improvement
  • New stores and clubs
  • e-commerce

Note: Fiscal year values in billions

Returns to shareholders (dividends and share repurchases)


Share repurchases Dividends paid

Source: 10-K Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Note: Fiscal year values in billions

Our Global Footprint

Walmart U.S.

4,516stores

680 million
sq. ft.
Walmart International

6,290units

368 million
sq. ft.
Sam's Club

647clubs

87 million
sq. ft.

Investing in our business

Advancing associate opportunities:

Walmart is investing to increase associate wages and training globally, including a

$1 billion investment in the U.S.,

to increase associate opportunities andimprove the customer service in our stores and clubs.

Investing in e-commerce and mobile capabilities:

We are investing more than

$1 billion of CapEx

for key initiatives like:
  • Global technology platform
  • Next generation fulfillment network
  • Talent
  • Digital and physical integration

The Face of Walmart

2.2+ million

Total associates globally
Over the past 10 years, our U.S. store management
has become more diverse:

Walmart U.S.

Women People of Color

Sam's Club

Source: Walmart’s 2014 Diversity and Inclusion Report

We are investing in our communities

Feeding a hungry America:

The Walmart Foundation and fooddonations from our stores,clubs and distribution centers will provide

4 billion meals

via grants in the U.S. by 2020.

Source: Walmart 2015 Global Responsibility Report