"Walmart U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6%, while global eCommerce grew 24% year over year and now represents 23% of Walmart U.S. net sales, a record."
"Costco's comparable sales rose 7.4%, and paid memberships reached 82.1 million, with a worldwide renewal rate of 89.7%. Membership fee income grew 13.6% to $1.355 billion."
"Walmart raised its annual dividend to $0.99 per share for 2026, up from $0.94 in 2025, representing roughly 5.3% growth."
"Costco's regular quarterly dividend moved from $1.16 to $1.30, effective in early 2026, an increase of approximately 12%, more than twice Walmart's pace."
Walmart's Q4 FY26 results showed a 4.6% rise in comparable sales and a 24% increase in global eCommerce. The advertising business grew 37% to $6.40 billion. In contrast, Costco's Q2 FY26 reported a 7.4% increase in comparable sales and 82.1 million paid memberships. Costco's quarterly dividend increased by 12% to $1.30, while Walmart's rose by 5.3% to $0.99. Costco's total shareholder returns are enhanced by special dividends, diverging from yield alone. Walmart anticipates FY27 net sales growth of 3.5%-4.5% amid rising capex and tariff exposure challenges.
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