Walmart Vs. Costco: Which Retail Stock Is The Better Buy

People have to spend their money somewhere, and many are choosing budget-friendly favorites, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST). These retail giants generate almost $1 trillion in combined revenue each year, but they have different business models.Costco focuses on membership warehouses and has 914 locations worldwide . You don't need a membership to enter one of Walmart's 10,750 retail stores , but you do need a membership to enter one of the company's 600 Sam's Club locations . Both retailers use their scale to offer affordable prices on various products, including essentials like groceries.Both retail giants have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years. Some investors may want to diversify into both stocks, but if you could only choose Walmart or Costco, there is a clear winner.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool