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Walmart nears JPMorgan as America's biggest company; JPMorgan's earnings report will decide the lead.

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09 Oct 2026
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Walmart nears JPMorgan as America's biggest company; JPMorgan's earnings report will decide the lead.

Walmart and JPMorgan Chase are nearly tied in market value, with less than $4 billion separating them. Walmart was valued at $877.15 billion and JPMorgan at $880.98 billion as of October 8, 2026. The companies operate in very different sectors—retail versus banking—but their market caps have flipped several times recently. JPMorgan's upcoming earnings report on October 13 is expected to determine which company leads in valuation for the next month. Walmart's strategy of investing tariff refunds into lower prices aims to boost sales, while JPMorgan faces potential credit losses amid strong recent profits. Investors see Walmart as a steady retailer with a premium valuation, while JPMorgan trades at a lower multiple with rising dividends.

As of Oct 09, 2026 18:41 WIB, Walmart trades at USD 110.47 with a market cap of $877.15 billion on Pluang, showing a slight 0.08% decline in one day. JPMorgan Chase is priced at USD 332.38, up 0.29% in the same period, holding a market cap of $880.98 billion. Despite the close valuations, Pluang order activity shows contrasting investor sentiment: 82% selling Walmart shares versus 80% buying JPMorgan shares.

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