Bill Gates’ 2026 Portfolio: Top 10 Stocks to Buy

8. Walmart (NYSE:WMT)

Gates Foundation Stake Value: $0.93 Billion

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has become more than just a go-to place for millions of Americans for everyday shopping. The company has diversified into a high-growth tech and service ecosystem that is rapidly changing its profit profile. After years of spending a fortune to catch up with Amazon, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) ecommerce has become profitable, a key milestone. It now delivers roughly 35% of its online orders in under three hours by using its 4,700 stores as high-speed fulfillment centers.

Amid rising inflation and wavering consumer sentiment, rich households are also flocking to Walmart (NYSE:WMT). Its market share from households with $100,000+ income is rising due to the convenience of Walmart+ and high-end fashion lines. With 90% of Americans living within 10 miles of a store, it remains the primary source for essentials for the 150 million people who shop there weekly.

The stock ranks 8th in our list of the top stocks in Bill Gates’ 2026 portfolio.