Walmart (WMT 1.45%) and Costco (COST 0.25%) are arguably two of the best merchandisers in the world.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 19, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 21, 2025.
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Should Investors Buy Walmart Stock Instead of Costco Stock?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Feb 23, 2025 at 5:29AM
NYSE: WMT
Walmart
Market Cap
$776B
Today's Change
(1.45%) $1.39
Current Price
$97.41
Price as of June 27, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
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Stocks Mentioned
Walmart
WMT
$97.41
(1.45%)
$1.39
Costco Wholesale
COST
$985.35
(0.25%)
$2.44
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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