Amazon vs. Costco: Which Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

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• Costco is a clearly better pick for income seekers since Amazon currently does not pay dividends

  60% confidence

• Amazon's deep ecosystem displays high switching costs and network effects while its brand name effortlessly attracts e-commerce customers

  60% confidence

• Amazon has a wide moat and leads several fast-growing industries including e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising

  60% confidence

• Some experts are warning a recession could happen soon and Amazon could suffer as a result

  60% confidence

• AI could create the world's first trillionaire, driven by an 'Indispensable Monopoly' providing critical technology to Nvidia and Intel

  60% confidence

• Amazon may be worth over $2 trillion, but the stock still has upside left for investors willing to be patient

  60% confidence

• Costco has raised its dividend payouts annually for over 20 consecutive years

  60% confidence

• 80% of retail transactions still occur in brick-and-mortar stores

  60% confidence

• Amazon's cloud and advertising businesses, which drive much of its operating profits, could suffer in a recession

  60% confidence

• Amazon generates higher revenue and profits than Costco, grows its top line faster, and its shares look much more reasonably valued

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• Costco should perform comparatively better than Amazon in a recession given its ability to consistently offer low prices

  60% confidence

• Costco's cash payout ratio of 27.9% suggests it has ample room for additional dividend hikes

  60% confidence

• Growth-oriented investors should opt for Amazon; investors seeking a reliable dividend payer and safe haven in challenging times should go with Costco

  60% confidence

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