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WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition

Sam's Club

Sam's Club is the members-only warehouse club banner of Walmart Inc., operating in the United States as the country's second-largest warehouse club. In fiscal 2026 it generated segment net sales of US$93.0bn plus US$2.5bn of membership and other income, about US$95.5bn in total, with operating income of US$2.44bn. Its parent Walmart, which is AA-rated, reported revenue of US$713bn and net income of US$21.9bn. WCRC's research found the brand strongest in the financial strength of its parent, in reliable supply through Walmart's network, in digital delivery, with fourth-quarter e-commerce up 23%, and in member loyalty, with membership income up 8.7%.

Region
Americas
Country
United States
WCRC research
Full 50-parameter assessment

What WCRC found

  1. Backed by AA-rated parent Walmart, which earned US$21.9bn net income in fiscal 2026.

  2. Growing digital delivery, with fourth-quarter e-commerce up 23% through club pickup and delivery.

  3. Strong member loyalty: membership and other income rose 8.7% to US$2.5bn.

What holds it back: Environmental performance is the weak spot, as Sam's Club follows parent Walmart's rising emissions and waste record, and its footprint is limited to the United States.

Status in the 2026 edition

Sam's Club was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.

WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.

Most powerful Retail & E-Commerce brands

#9 Amazon, #18 Costco, #24 IKEA, #31 Sephora, #48 Mercado Libre, #50 Uniqlo

Questions people ask

Is Sam's Club in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?

Sam's Club was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.

Which Retail & E-Commerce brands are ranked in 2026?

The most powerful Retail & E-Commerce brands in the 2026 ranking are Amazon (#9), Costco (#18), IKEA (#24), Sephora (#31), Mercado Libre (#48), Uniqlo (#50).