Following Amazon (AMZN, $1,872.08), Walmart (WMT, $99.93) to introduce one-day delivery service option
Walmart has disclosed plans to roll out one-day delivery services to customers in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Southern California with further expansion into 50 major metro cities accounting for 75% of its American customers by the end of 2019. The company hasn’t yet disclosed the cost of this delivery push.
The move is to compete with e-commerce rival Amazon, who has recently invested $800 million during the second quarter for one-day delivery service to Amazon Prime customers. Shares of Walmart plummeted after the announcement.
Since 2017, Walmart had already begun two-day delivery service on orders more than $35, lowering its minimum purchase threshold from $50. On the other hand, Amazon has no minimum threshold to qualify for one-day delivery. However, the service is available for only Prime customers who already pay $119 annually for their membership.
But Walmart has at least one advantage over Amazon - it has a network of thousands of stores across the country functioning as fulfilling centers. That is, the company offers a click-and-collect option by which customers, after placing an order online, can drive to one of these stores to pick up their orders on the same day.
Analysts believe that Walmart’s one-day delivery aspiration is realistic. It would cost the company a manageable $215 million in incremental investments. The company’s one-day delivery service already covers 72% of the U.S. population and ramping it up to 87% will not be difficult.
But retail analysts also believe that focusing on one-day delivery service, from a macro-economic perspective, is not sustainable. Rather, the company should focus on a buy-online-pick-up-in-store option, as it will help save shipping expenses by utilizing their real estate. Surveys reveal that 46% of online shoppers have used the option of pick-up-from-stores and Walmart purchases top the list.
AMZN in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on September 26, 2025
The 10-day moving average for AMZN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 26, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 10, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on AMZN as a result. In of 78 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AMZN turned negative on October 10, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 56 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 56 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
AMZN moved below its 50-day moving average on October 10, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AMZN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
AMZN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for AMZN entered a downward trend on October 17, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AMZN advanced for three days, in of 322 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. AMZN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.807) is normal, around the industry mean (5.872). P/E Ratio (32.476) is within average values for comparable stocks, (44.313). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.888) is also within normal values, averaging (1.760). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.086) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.426) is also within normal values, averaging (12.469).
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