Peers · Consumer Defensive
WMT Alternatives
The closest WMT alternative is KO (2.21% yield, 8.0/10 safety), followed by TGT and PG. All 6 sit in the same consumer defensive sector as WMT (0.77% yield, 8.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to WMT in our universe is KO — 1.44% higher yield than WMT (2.21% vs 0.77%) and a 8.0/10 safety score compared to WMT's 8.8/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 2.21% to 5.69% and safety scores range from 4.7 to 8.3/10.
Switching from WMT to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether WMT dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches WMT on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from WMT |
|---|---|---|---|
| KO · The Coca-Cola Company | 2.21% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 1.44% yield gap (higher) |
| TGT · Target Corporation | 2.84% | 8.3/10 · Strong | 2.07% yield gap (higher) |
| PG · The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.60% | 7.5/10 · Solid | 1.83% yield gap (higher) |
| PEP · PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.16% | 6.3/10 · Mixed | 3.39% yield gap (higher) |
| MO · Altria Group, Inc. | 5.69% | 6.7/10 · Solid | 4.92% yield gap (higher) |
| CLX · The Clorox Company | 5.04% | 4.7/10 · Weak | 4.27% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best WMT alternatives?
The closest WMT alternatives are KO, TGT, PG — all in the same consumer defensive sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. KO is the single closest match at 2.21% yield and 8.0/10 safety, versus 0.77% and 8.8/10 for WMT.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to WMT?
Yes — MO yields 5.69% versus WMT's 0.77%. Its safety score is 6.7/10 against WMT's 8.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to WMT?
We rank 6 similar stocks for WMT: KO, TGT, PG, PEP, MO, CLX. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks WMT on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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