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29 Jul 2026, 15:45 UTC · 5h ago
Walmart vs. Costco: Which Retail Stock Has the Stronger Edge?
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Zacks Investment Research
29 Jul 2026, 15:45 UTC · 5h ago
NewsImpactScreener rates every claim in this story for market impact and maps it to the tickers most exposed.
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Walmart's global e-commerce sales grew by 26% in the first quarter of 2027. — Strong double-digit growth in a high-margin digital channel indicates successful business model transition and market share gains.
+0.40Walmart is expanding high-margin revenue streams through advertising, marketplace, and membership businesses. — Diversification into services with higher margins than traditional retail improves the long-term earnings profile and profitability.
+0.30Walmart and Costco are maintaining resilience through value-focused models despite inflationary and fuel-cost pressures. — Confirms that these specific retail giants can hedge against macroeconomic headwinds, though the impact is systemic rather than a sudden catalyst.
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Strong growth in e-commerce, market-share gains, and diversification of revenue streams via advertising and membership.
Positive mention of high membership renewal rates and resilience of its value-focused warehouse model.
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