Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Walmart vs. Realty Income

At first glance, there's nothing all that similar between Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT). One is a real estate investment trust (REIT), the other a retailer. But there's an important intersection, since the properties on which Realty Income is focused are largely occupied by retailers. In fact, Walmart is one of the REIT's largest grocery store-related tenants. A comparison between these two related companies is worth close consideration for long-term dividend investors.Walmart is a retailer known for its big box stores. With low prices and a wide selection, it is a huge draw for consumers. In fact, it has been performing particularly well of late. In the third quarter of 2024, revenues rose a solid 5.5%, with adjusted earnings up nearly 14%. Given the uncertainty that has been surrounding many of its retail peers -- Target saw revenues rise just 1.1% and earnings fall nearly 12% in the same quarter -- Walmart is executing at the head of the pack right now.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool