10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Bill Gates

8. Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)

Stake Value as of Q4 2024: $821,324,597

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is an Arkansas-based retail behemoth that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount stores, and grocery stores across the US. The company operates more than 10,750 stores and clubs in 19 countries and eCommerce websites.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) topped expectations in Q4 2025 with a revenue uptick of 4.1% to $180.6 billion, slightly above the estimated $180.2 billion. The company’s EPS also came in at $0.66 compared to market expectations of $0.65, thanks to higher gross margins, membership income growth, and improved E-Commerce economics. Walmart maintains a robust balance sheet, generating $36.4 billion in operating cash flow in FY 2025 and ending the year with $9 billion in cash and cash equivalents. The retailing giant repurchased $4.5 billion worth of shares in FY 2025 and raised its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.235 per share, putting it among the Best Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now. Shares of WMT have surged by more than 64% over the last year.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) continues to witness strong growth in its Walmart Connect advertising business, with US revenue surging by 24% in Q4. The segment is expected to receive a further boost following the acquisition of Vizio, a popular low-cost television manufacturer, for $2.3 billion in December 2024. For fiscal year 2026, Walmart expects consolidated net sales growth of approximately 3% to 4%, including the negative impact from the lapping leap year and the favorable contribution from VIZIO sales.