Walmart has long been a provider of groceries, and the retailer began selling groceries back in 1988 with the opening of its first Supercenter in Washington, Missouri, according to their official website.

Walmart Inc. is downgraded to Strong Sell with solid Q3 2026 results, revenue up 5.8%, e-commerce up 27%. Learn more about WMT stock here.

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Walmart is encountering challenges. Even the most prominent companies are not immune. Stocks can decline significantly without prior notice – erasing months or even years..

Fortune commenters were horrified by Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's compensation package, with one person noting that much of this largesse is indirectly funded by taxpayers. "When companies pay wages that are too low to live on, many workers qualify for government aid like food stamps, housing assistance, or Medicaid," they replied.