Walmart to enter Nasdaq 100 on January 20 with potential $19 billion index inflows
Walmart Inc. will join the Nasdaq 100 Index on January 20, 2026, taking the position currently held by AstraZeneca Plc as markets reopen after a holiday. Analysts earlier estimated the move could draw about $19 billion from index-tracking funds, while Walmart's market value nears $1 trillion amid expanding AI-driven and digital operations. The index change coincides with a planned leadership shift in February, when long-time CEO Doug McMillon will hand the role to U.S. chief John Furner.