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Home Depot vs Walmart: how do the stocks compare?

HD and WMT side by side, in simple words. This is an explanation of the two businesses, not a recommendation to buy either one.

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TickerHDWMT
ExchangeNYSENYSE
SectorConsumer CyclicalConsumer Cyclical
IndustryHome ImprovementDepartment/Specialty Retail Stores
Sizemega capmega cap
Market value290.1 billion dollars883.4 billion dollars

Home Depot (HD)

Home Depot trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HD. It is a mega cap company in the home improvement industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 290.1 billion dollars.

  • How confident shoppers feel and how much they spend.
  • Interest rates, which affect big purchases.
  • Prices, costs and competition.

Walmart (WMT)

Walmart is the world's biggest store chain. People shop there for everyday things like food and household items because prices are low.

  • Spending by everyday shoppers, and whether higher earners shop there more.
  • Grocery prices and costs for goods and shipping.
  • Online and delivery growth.

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Common questions

What is the difference between HD and WMT?

Home Depot trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HD. It is a mega cap company in the home improvement industry, part of the consumer cyclical sector, with a market value of about 290.1 billion dollars. Walmart is the world's biggest store chain. People shop there for everyday things like food and household items because prices are low.

Which is bigger, Home Depot or Walmart?

Walmart has the larger market value, at about 883.4 billion dollars.

Are Home Depot and Walmart in the same industry?

Home Depot is in Home Improvement, while Walmart is in Department/Specialty Retail Stores.

Educational information, not financial advice. Figures are approximate and do not include live prices.