Walmart Stock Drops as CEO Doug McMillon Announces Retirement. It’s the End of an Era.
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Walmart's stock dropped after CEO Doug McMillon announced his retirement next year, with John Furner set to succeed him as CEO. McMillon will remain on the board until the next shareholder meeting to ensure a smooth transition. The change marks the end of an era for the world's largest retailer.
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Walmart stock dropped Friday after the world’s largest retailer announced longtime CEO Doug McMillon was retiring next year. John Furner, 51, currently serving as CEO of Walmart U.S., will succeed McMillon, 59, effective Feb. 1, Walmart said. McMillon will officially retire Jan. 31, but will remain on Walmart’s board of directors until the company’s next annual shareholder meeting to ensure a smooth transition, the company said.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on November 14, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.