Amazon Tops Walmart with $717 B Sales and Eyes $50 B OpenAI Stake
Amazon posted $717 billion in 2025 revenue, surpassing Walmart’s $713 billion led by $129 billion from AWS and over $100 billion in advertising and Prime. The company is negotiating up to a $50 billion investment in OpenAI’s potential $100 billion funding round at an $850 billion valuation.
1. Amazon Overtakes Walmart in Sales Crown
Amazon posted $717 billion in 2025 revenue, surpassing Walmart’s $713 billion to claim the top global sales position and end Walmart’s 13-year streak.
2. AWS, Advertising and Prime Propel Growth
AWS delivered $129 billion in revenue last year and combined advertising and Prime subscription sales topped $100 billion, underpinning Amazon’s margin expansion and offsetting retail challenges.
3. Talks to Fund OpenAI Highlight AI Focus
Amazon is in discussions to invest up to $50 billion in a potential $100 billion OpenAI funding round at an $850 billion valuation, underscoring its strategic push into AI-driven services.
4. Buffett’s Berkshire Exits Majority Amazon Stake
Berkshire Hathaway reduced its Amazon stake by 77% in late 2025, reflecting a shift in its portfolio toward cloud and AI players and removing a significant long-term investor.