Recession Resistant Investing: 10 Best Grocery Stocks To Buy Now

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1. Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 116

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is an omnichannel retailer operating retail and wholesale stores, clubs, e-commerce websites, and mobile applications. It offers various items, including food, beverages, general merchandise, electronics, and more.

In a report released on April 18, Greg Melich from Evercore ISI maintained a Buy rating on Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), setting a $100.00 price target. The company’s same-store sales are a critical metric for investors. It reported a 4.6% year-over-year growth during its latest fiscal quarter, making it at least the 24th consecutive quarter reporting positive metric. This shows that Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) holds the position to navigate whichever economic headwinds are put in its way.

The company’s global advertising business is another crucial factor, as it is continuously reporting positive results. Analysts expect it to be Walmart Inc.’s (NYSE:WMT) largest driver of operating income, surpassing even sales. Over the last year, the company’s global advertising grew 27% to about $4.4 billion. Global membership income also rose 21% to about $3.8 billion.

Overall, WMT ranks first among the best grocery stocks to buy now for recession-resistant investing. While we acknowledge the potential of grocery store stocks, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than WMT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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