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COST vs WMT

Costco Wholesale Corporation compared with Walmart Inc.. This page compares both source-verified company profiles and does not introduce an unverified price target.

COST

Costco Wholesale Corporation

$189.43

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WMT

Walmart Inc.

$189.43

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Company-specific comparison

Business exposure

COST: Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

WMT: Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

Upside lens

COST: renewal rates, traffic, and private-label value

WMT: grocery share, marketplace, and retail media

Risk lens

COST: premium valuation and margin sensitivity

WMT: wage pressure and lower discretionary mix

Verified sources

Costco Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Operating Results for Fiscal 2026Costco Wholesale Corporation · earningsVerified