Toy Stocks To Watch: Costco, Take-Two, and Walmart

February 9th brings attention to three notable toy stocks: Costco Wholesale, Take-Two Interactive Software, and Walmart. According to stock screening tools, these companies are significant players in the toy market, which includes firms that focus on producing and selling toys along with other recreational items.

Toy stocks are typically subject to the changing patterns in consumer spending, shifts in toy preferences, and fluctuations in the overall economy. Investors interested in this sector may also want to keep an eye on giants like Mattel and Hasbro, which have also shown considerable trading volume in recent days.

Costco Wholesale (COST)

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several European and Asian nations. The company provides a variety of products, both branded and private-label, across different merchandise categories.

• Costco: A Retail Powerhouse Defying Economic Challenges

Recently, shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) experienced some downward movement, trading down $7.18 to reach $1,043.81. The trading volume for the day stood at 1,631,600 shares, slightly below the average volume of 1,921,622. Costco holds a market capitalization of $463.35 billion, with a PE ratio of 61.29 and a beta of 0.84. Within the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $697.27 and a high of $1,063.00, with a 50-day moving average of $961.27 and a 200-day average of $914.43.

Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is known for developing and publishing interactive entertainment products globally, including action and adventure games under renowned franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and Max Payne.

This stock has seen a gain of $25.69 recently, trading at $208.77, with a notable trading volume of 6,796,761 shares compared to an average of 1,516,742. Take-Two boasts a market capitalization of $36.67 billion and has a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.79. Its shares have traded between a low of $135.24 and a high of $212.88 over the past year. The company's 50-day moving average stands at $185.94, and the 200-day moving average is $168.62.

Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Inc. is a giant in retail, managing a wide range of operations including wholesale and eCommerce on a global scale. Its various segments, including Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club, enable it to provide diverse shopping experiences via supercenters, discount stores, and online platforms.

Walmart's stock recently traded down by $1.68, reaching $101.17 with a volume of 12,439,499 shares, slightly lower than the average of 15,084,413. The company has a market capitalization of $812.73 billion and a P/E ratio of 41.52. Throughout the past year, Walmart's shares have seen lows of $55.85 and highs of $103.11, with 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $94.07 and $84.26, respectively.

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