VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Stock Comparison
Airbnb, Inc. vs Costco Wholesale Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Airbnb, Inc.
ABNB · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ABNB analysisCostco Wholesale Corporation
COST · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View COST analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Costco Wholesale Corporation leads (80 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Airbnb, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); Costco Wholesale Corporation has 2 segments (98.1% in Warehouse club retail).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Costco Wholesale Corporation has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Airbnb, Inc.
Airbnb Marketplace
Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences
Global
Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)
Marketplace / platform operator
100%
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Warehouse club retail
Membership warehouse club retail (warehouse clubs, ancillary services, and e-commerce)
Global
Households and small businesses
Retailer (membership club)
98.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Airbnb, Inc. strengths
Costco Wholesale Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Airbnb, Inc. segments
Full profile >Airbnb Marketplace
Competitive
Costco Wholesale Corporation segments
Full profile >Warehouse club retail
Oligopoly
Membership fees (subscription)
Oligopoly
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