Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) vs Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of networking equipment and ranks among the largest software companies globally. Its core businesses include networking hardware and software, where it holds leading market positions, as well as cybersecurity software such as firewalls. The company also offers collaboration solutions, including its Webex suite, and observability tools. Cisco primarily relies on third-party manufacturers and maintains a large sales and marketing organization of 25,000 employees across 90 countries. In total, the company employs about 80,000 people and markets its products worldwide.

Founded in 1962, Walmart Inc. has grown into the world’s largest retailer, operating more than 10,700 stores worldwide, including about 4,600 Walmart locations in the United States and roughly 600 Sam’s Club warehouses, while continuing to expand its e-commerce business. The company serves around 270 million customers each week and generated over $680 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue. Walmart’s operations are organized into three reporting segments: Walmart U.S., which accounted for 68% of fiscal 2025 sales, Walmart International at 18%, and Sam’s Club at 14%. In the U.S., nearly 60% of Walmart’s $465 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue came from grocery sales, with about one-quarter generated by general merchandise. Internationally, the company’s business is primarily concentrated in Mexico, with additional emerging exposure to India.