Walmart vs. Costco: What's the Better Retail Stock to Buy Right Now?
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) are two of the biggest names in retail. They are massive businesses that can use their strong positions in the market to command low prices from vendors, allowing them to provide good value for their customers. And investors have recognized this, flocking to these shares as safe-haven investments amid economic uncertainty.In the past 12 months, both stocks have risen by more than 25%, outperforming the S&P 500 and its 12% gains over the same time frame. But which retail stock is the better buy from here on out?Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) are two of the biggest names in retail. They are massive businesses that can use their strong positions in the market to command low prices from vendors, allowing them to provide good value for their customers. And investors have recognized this, flocking to these shares as safe-haven investments amid economic uncertainty.
In the past 12 months, both stocks have risen by more than 25%, outperforming the S&P 500 and its 12% gains over the same time frame. But which retail stock is the better buy from here on out?
Image source: Getty Images.
