Amazon and Walmart posted nearly identical annual revenues—$716.92 billion for Amazon in fiscal 2025 and $713.16 billion for Walmart in fiscal 2026—but their profit models differ greatly. Amazon’s profits are driven by its cloud division AWS and advertising, with AWS growing 24% year-over-year and generating most of Amazon’s profit. Walmart’s growth comes from its omnichannel approach, combining physical stores with fast-growing eCommerce and store-fulfilled delivery. Amazon plans a massive $200 billion capital expenditure in 2026 focused on AI, chips, and satellite internet, which compresses free cash flow. In contrast, Walmart pursues disciplined spending around $25 billion, emphasizing store automation and fulfillment, generating strong free cash flow and raising dividends. Investors favor Walmart for near-term returns, while Amazon bets on long-term cloud and AI dominance.
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