Walmart (WMT 0.90%) and Costco (COST 1.56%) 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
$779B
Today's Change
(0.90%) $0.88
Current Price
$98.47
Price as of July 31, 2025, 12:47 p.m. ET
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Costco Wholesale and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Walmart
WMT
$98.47
(0.90%)
$0.88
Costco Wholesale
COST
$942.00
(1.56%)
$14.49
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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