Catenaa, Monday, February 23, 2026- Walmart will pay its US corporate employees 121% of bonuses, reflecting the retailer’s strong performance and share gains.
According to a memo viewed by Bloomberg News, Walmart will pay US corporate employees 121% of their eligible bonuses next month. That amount is similar to last year’s 122%. Bonuses, which max out at 125% at Walmart, are calculated based on both the individual’s and the company’s performance.
This marks at least the third consecutive year for the metric to come in higher than the goal, which is 100%.
The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment.
Walmart’s online operations, particularly fast delivery, has broadened its appeal to wealthier households seeking convenience.
Walmart’s market value hit $1 trillion for the first time this month, as new Chief Executive Officer John Furner takes over to lead the company into a new era of artificial intelligence.
On Thursday, Walmart offered a conservative outlook for the new fiscal year due to the shaky macroeconomic environment.
Shares rose over 2.2% on Monday after gaining 13% year to date and 23% last year.
Walmart’s sales grew 5% over the past fiscal year, adding more than $30 billion to its top line, while profit rose at a higher pace thanks to its advertising, membership, and other non-retail businesses.
Still, Amazon just overtook Walmart to become the biggest global company by revenue.
E-commerce has been fueling Walmart’s expansion and is expected to be its main driver of growth going forward.
Digital sales represented about 23% of Walmart’s US sales during the last quarter, a record, according to a separate memo sent to staff.
The company delivered 8.6 billion units via same- or next-day delivery, which was another record.
