The Motley Fool
13 Jun 2026, 07:25 UTC · 4h ago
If Gas Prices Stay High, Costco Stock Could Be a Better Buy Than Walmart
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The Motley Fool
13 Jun 2026, 07:25 UTC · 4h ago
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U.S. military strikes in the Iran conflict have driven up the price of oil. — Rising energy costs act as a tax on consumers and increase input costs for businesses, typically weighing on risk assets.
-0.60Walmart fuel-center customers are buying an average of less than 10 gallons per visit, the lowest level since 2022. — This suggests significant budget constraints for Walmart's lower-income customer base, signaling a potential drop in discretionary spending and store foot traffic.
-0.40Costco achieved record-breaking gasoline volumes in its latest fiscal quarter, with the final five weeks being the highest ever. — Strong volume growth in a high-margin (relative to retail) or high-traffic driver indicates Costco's resilience and strong member value proposition during price spikes.
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The company is seeing record-breaking gasoline volumes and is described as being better positioned than competitors to thrive during gas price spikes.
Lower-income customers are becoming more budget-conscious and fuel purchase volumes are at their lowest level since 2022, signaling potential spending pullbacks.
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