Should Investors Buy Amazon Stock Instead of Walmart Stock?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 9, 2026 at 7:09PM ESTAmazon (AMZN +5.43%) and Walmart (WMT +1.47%) are two of the largest companies in the world, measured by revenue. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 7, 2026. The video was published on April 9, 2026. Read NextApr 9, 2026 •By Howard SmithStock Market Today, April 9: Amazon Surges After CEO Details AI and AWS Growth PlansApr 9, 2026 •By Billy DubersteinWhy Amazon Rallied TodayApr 9, 2026 •By Danny Vena, CPAAmazon Just Revealed This 1 Business Is Worth More Than 82% of Fortune 500 Companies (Hint: Not Cloud Computing)Apr 9, 2026 •By John BallardGot $5,000? The Smartest AI Growth Stock to Buy During the Great RotationApr 9, 2026 •By Matthew BenjaminHere's Why I'm Buying the DipApr 9, 2026 •By Anthony Di PizioTech Sell-Off: 2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy With $500 and Hold ForeverAbout the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedAmazonNASDAQ: AMZN$233.65(+5.61%)+$12.40WalmartNASDAQ: WMT$129.13(+1.47%)+$1.87*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.