Walmart is the 2024 Yahoo Finance Company of the Year

Published On Dec 16, 2024, 10:23 AM

Walmart has been named Yahoo Finance's Company of the Year for 2024 due to its impressive sales growth, significant technological advancements, and successful acquisitions, such as the purchase of Vizio for $2.3 billion. CEO Doug McMillon emphasized a shift toward accepting risks in management and investments, which has led Walmart to outperform competitors like Target and even gain market share from Amazon in the e-commerce sector. Despite undergoing criticism for some operational decisions, Walmart's financial performance remains strong, with record earnings and a 82% increase in stock value this year, contrasting starkly with Target's struggles.