The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) vs Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Founded in 1837, Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has grown into one of the world’s largest consumer goods manufacturers, generating nearly $85 billion in annual sales. Its portfolio includes many leading brands, with more than 20 producing over $1 billion in global annual revenue each, including Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. International markets account for slightly more than half of the company’s consolidated sales.

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.