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Costco vs Walmart: comparing COST and WMT stock
12-month growth, from 100━ COST +14.3% ━ WMT +26.6%
| Metric | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 1,065.59 | 127.72 |
| Year to date | +23.9% ● | +15.1% |
| 12 months | +14.3% | +26.6% ● |
| From 52-week high | −2.8% ● | −5.5% |
| vs 200-day average | +9.6% ● | +7.7% |
| P/E | 51.3 | 45.1 |
| Dividend yield | 0.58% | 0.80% ● |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +10.1% ● | +6.2% |
| Operating income growth | +10.9% ● | −1.4% |
| Operating margin | 3.8% | 3.9% ● |
| Gross margin | 12.8% | 24.8% ● |
| Market cap | $472.2B | $1.01T |
| Next earnings | Dec 10, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Which is better to buy: Costco or Walmart?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Walmart rose more over the year (+26.6%); Costco is closer to its 52-week high; Walmart has the higher operating margin; Costco is growing revenue faster; Walmart has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Costco — Dec 10, 2026; Walmart — Nov 19, 2026.