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13 Jun 2026, 17:15 UTC · 2h ago
Costco vs. Walmart vs. Amazon: Which Stock Is the Smartest Buy in 2026?
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The Motley Fool
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Costco is trading at a high forward price-to-earnings ratio of 43.1, leaving little room for error in investor expectations. — High valuation multiples increase the risk of a price correction if future growth fails to exceed already high expectations.
-0.40Costco's e-commerce traffic rose 37% and digitally enabled comparable sales increased 21.5% in the third quarter. — Strong digital growth suggests the company is successfully diversifying away from purely physical warehouse reliance.
+0.30Walmart is leveraging AI through its 'Sparky' shopping agent and expanding its advertising division and Walmart+ membership revenue. — Diversification into high-margin advertising and AI-driven retail efficiency generally supports long-term stock appreciation.
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Costco maintains high membership loyalty with a U.S. and Canada renewal rate of 92.2%. — High renewal rates provide a predictable and stable recurring revenue stream, lowering operational risk.
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Praised for its Dividend King status, stability, and growth in AI and advertising.
Strong membership renewal rates and e-commerce growth, though offset by a rich valuation.
Mentioned as a competitor with a retail and grocery presence, but limited detail provided in the text.
[mutual] Both companies serve retail shoppers and compete for the same customer base.
[mutual] Both companies serve retail shoppers and compete for the same customer base.
[mutual] Both companies serve retail shoppers and compete for the same customer base.
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