Walmart & 2 More Blue Chip Retail Stocks to Watch Heading Into 2026

Key Takeaways Walmart gains share across categories with AI, automation and high-margin profit streams.Costco grows sales and EPS with global expansion and a strong membership-driven business model.Lowe's drives growth via Pro services, digital upgrades, and strategic acquisitions like FBM and ADG.Heading into 2026, expectations of more stable economic growth and improving financial conditions are shaping investor strategy. Within this environment, blue-chip retail stocks such as Walmart Inc. (WMT) , Costco ...