Costco Faces Summer Price Fight as Walmart and Kroger Cut Food Prices

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Costco may be heading into a more competitive summer as Walmart and Kroger cut prices, especially in food, to attract budget-conscious shoppers, potentially setting up a broader grocery price battle. Costco reported comparable sales rose 8.8% in June, with U.S. same-store sales up 10.6%, and net sales of $29.24 billion for the five weeks ended July 5, a 10.6% increase from a year earlier. Evercore ISI kept its Buy rating and $1,100 price target on Costco, noting the retailer's low-price model and membership income may help it handle a price fight, though protecting profit margins will be challenging if rivals keep discounting.

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Consumer Staples± Mixed · 3 stocks
Costco Wholesale Corp
COST
▼ NegativeCompetitionrelevance

Walmart and Kroger cutting food prices may pressure Costco's margins in a price war.

Kroger Company
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▲ PositivePricingrelevance

Kroger is cutting food prices to attract shoppers, which could boost its competitive position.

Walmart Inc.
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▲ PositivePricingrelevance

Walmart is cutting food prices to attract budget-conscious shoppers, potentially increasing its market share.

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