Walmart is doubling down on its grocery business as more consumers turn to the company for their food needs.  The nation's largest retailer reported in the prior quarter that sales at U.S. stores rose 5.3% as it continued to gain market share in the grocery and general merchandise categories. Part of the reason its seeing growth within the grocery segment, which has seen an uptick in costs from inflation, is that the company is remodeling the produce sections of its stores, and increasing the assortment of ...

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Market Leaders in Consumer Defensive Stocks - Walmart leads with a market cap of $734 billion, followed by Costco at $415 billion [1] Stock Performance in 2024 - Costco shares gained over 41% in 2024 [2] - Walmart shares increased by 73% in 2024 [2] Valuation Metrics - Walmart's P/E ratio is 37.5 and P/FCF is over 43 [4] - Both companies are trading at historically high P/S ratios [6] Sales Growth Comparison - Costco's revenue grew 46% from FY2019 to FY2022 [17] - Walmart's revenue grew 14.5% over the same period [17] - Both companies have shown similar sales growth in the last two years [7] AI and Technology Adoption - Walmart is leveraging generative AI, AI, and machine learning for business operations [8] - Walmart has a customer-facing shopping assistant in beta testing since summer 2024 [8] - Costco has fewer AI projects and last mentioned AI in a financial call in spring 2023 [14] E-commerce and International Expansion - Walmart is expanding e-commerce operations in markets like Mexico [18] - E-commerce is a significant part of Costco's business plan [14] Industry Trends - Discount retail stores have enjoyed stellar market performance in 2024 [9] - Low-priced goods are in high demand due to inflation since summer 2021 [9] Investment Considerations - Walmart's stock is less expensive than Costco's across various valuation metrics [15] - Both stocks are currently more of a "hold" than a "buy" recommendation [16]

E-commerce Industry Trends - E-commerce has become a mainstream shopping method globally, but it still faces limitations compared to in-store experiences [1] - The omnichannel model, combining in-store and online shopping, is gaining traction and benefiting retailers like Walmart and Costco [8] - Amazon dominates the US e-commerce market with over 37% of all sales, maintaining a significant lead [3] Walmart's Performance and Strategy - Walmart's revenue increased 5.5% YoY in Q3 FY2025, driven by a 27% growth in online sales [11] - The company leverages its 4,600 US stores and 10,600 global stores for omnichannel operations, attracting new and affluent customers [6] - Walmart transitioned to a regional fulfillment model to enhance delivery efficiency and mimic the benefits of a physical store network [12] Costco's Performance and Strategy - Costco's e-commerce sales grew 13% YoY in Q4 FY2024, outpacing total sales growth of 7.5% [2] - The company focuses on big and bulky items for e-commerce, as the cost savings on delivery outweigh labor costs, boosting margins [2] Amazon's Performance and Strategy - Amazon reported an 11% YoY sales increase in Q3, reaching $159 billion, with online store sales up 7% and third-party sales up 10% [13][15] - The company continues to invest in logistics and robotics, cutting processing time by up to 25% and reducing peak delivery costs [14] - Amazon lacks a large physical store network, limiting its ability to offer omnichannel options, but remains focused on pure-play e-commerce [5][7] Competitive Landscape - Walmart and Costco are leveraging their physical store assets to drive digital sales, positioning themselves as key competitors to Amazon [8] - Amazon's unmatched e-commerce presence and logistics network make it difficult for competitors to catch up in the near future [10]

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Walmart Inc. ("Walmart" or the "Company") (NYSE: WMT). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.The investigation concerns whether Walmart and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action]On December 23, 2024, the Consume ...

Walmart Inc. (WMT) has been a standout performer in 2024, with its stock soaring an impressive 76.4% year to date, outpacing broader market benchmarks and solidifying its position as a retail powerhouse. The solid rally comes from a strong operational performance, strategic initiatives and resilience in a challenging economic environment. However, a pressing question emerges: Does WMT still have room to grow in 2025, or has the stock already hit its peak?With its impressive year-to-date gain, Walmart has ou ...

Walmart (WMT 1.37%) is the largest company in the world in terms of revenue.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 21, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 23, 2024. ...

The U.S. consumer finance watchdog accused Walmart (WMT.N), opens new tab and the workforce payments company Branch Messenger on Monday of forcing more than a million delivery drivers into using accounts that cost them more than $10 million in junk fees.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a lawsuit that Walmart had told “last mile” drivers in its Spark Driver program it would fire them unless they collected their pay in Branch accounts opened without their consent, the agency said.Representativ ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and work-scheduling platform Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use poorly managed and costly deposit accounts in order to get paid."Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and took advantage of more than a million delivery drivers," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a press release. "Companies cannot force workers into getting paid through accounts that drain their earnings with junk f ...

A pair of behemoths in the retail space, both Amazon (AMZN 0.73%) and Walmart (WMT -1.24%) have been strong winners in 2024. However, it's Walmart's stock that has been the bigger winner this year, up nearly 80% year to date as of this writing compared to about a 47% return for Amazon's stock.With the calendar soon set to flip over to 2025, let's see which stock looks best positioned to outperform next year.Business transformationsThere's no doubt that Amazon has had a major influence on Walmart over the ye ...