Who owns Sam's Club?
Sam's Club is owned by Walmart (the United States, NYSE: WMT).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Walmart Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Bentonville, Arkansas
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Midwest City, Oklahoma
- Founded
- 1983
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Retailer own brands › General merchandise own brands
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: WMT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club is Walmart's membership warehouse chain, named after founder Sam Walton and opened in 1983 to compete with Costco. Its Member's Mark own brand plays the same role there that Kirkland Signature plays for its rival. Membership warehouses work by limiting choice: a single option per category in bulk, which cuts handling costs enough to fund the low prices that justify the annual fee.
Ownership timeline of Sam's Club
Where Sam's Club sits in Walmart
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Sam's Club?
The parent company of Sam's Club is Walmart, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Sam's Club American?
Yes. Sam's Club originated in the United States in 1983 and its owner, Walmart, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Sam's Club still owned by Walmart?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Sam's Club is still owned by Walmart. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Walmart Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 March 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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