Retail stocks span brick-and-mortar chains, e-commerce platforms, and omnichannel retailers. AI analysis examines same-store sales growth, gross margins, inventory turnover, and e-commerce penetration from SEC filings.
Best Retail Stocks to Buy in 2026
Top-rated retail stocks ranked by AI confidence score. Dual AI analysis (Claude + ChatGPT) based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings. Last Updated: April 2026
FAST
Confidence
90%
CPRT
Confidence
90%
GCT
Confidence
87%
CMG
Confidence
86%
OLLI
Confidence
84%
FIVE
Confidence
84%
ROST
Confidence
84%
FCFS
Confidence
83%
CVNA
Confidence
82%
BOOT
Confidence
82%
TJX
Confidence
81%
COST
Confidence
81%
All Retail Stocks (210)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAXH | PREAXIA HEALTH CARE PAYMENT SYSTEMS INC. | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| IPSI | Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| SDOT | Sadot Group Inc. | STRONG SELL | 97% | View Analysis → |
| PLCE | Childrens Place, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| FVTI | Fortune Valley Treasures, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| FBCD | FBC Holding, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| FABTQ | Fat Brands, Inc | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| ESSI | ECO SCIENCE SOLUTIONS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| CRWE | Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| ANVI | ANVI GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| SNBH | SENTIENT BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| RTON | Right On Brands, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| QVCGB | QVC Group, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| PSPX | Pacific Sports Exchange Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| PLBY | Playboy, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| MDEX | Madison Technologies Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| BLMH | BLUM HOLDINGS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| ALTB | Alpine Auto Brokers Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| AIXN | AiXin Life International, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| NXXT | NEXTNRG, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| LESL | Leslie's, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| KITL | Kisses From Italy Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| REBN | Reborn Coffee, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| LVRWF | Lavoro Ltd | SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| LVO | LiveOne, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| FFLO | Free Flow USA, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| FCCI | FAST CASUAL CONCEPTS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| DBGI | Digital Brands Group, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CANN | TREES Corp (Colorado) | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CAHO | Caro Holdings Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| AMZE | AMAZE HOLDINGS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| ALDS | APPlife Digital Solutions Inc | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| QVCC | QVC INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| KCRD | Kindcard, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| GWSO | Global Warming Solutions, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| GLAI | Global AI, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| RMTG | Regenerative Medical Technology Group Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| NRHI | Natural Resource Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| LVLU | Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| DNUT | Krispy Kreme, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| AMCI | AMC Robotics Corp | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| FAST | FASTENAL CO | BUY | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CURV | Torrid Holdings Inc. | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CPRT | COPART INC | BUY | 90% | View Analysis → |
| BBXIA | BBX Capital, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| DXLG | DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC. | SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| CWH | Camping World Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| CBRL | CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC | SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| SPWH | SPORTSMAN'S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SG | Sweetgreen, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| RRGB | RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| PRTS | CarParts.com, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| PLAY | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| PETS | PETMED EXPRESS INC | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| NDLS | NOODLES & Co | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| KAVL | Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| NSTM | NovelStem International Corp. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| GCO | GENESCO INC | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| CNNE | Cannae Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BQ | Boqii Holding Ltd | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BLPG | Blue Line Protection Group, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BBBY-WT | BED BATH & BEYOND, INC. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BARKW | Bark, Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| GCT | GigaCloud Technology Inc | BUY | 87% | View Analysis → |
| CTRN | Citi Trends Inc | SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| AKA | A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. | SELL | 87% | View Analysis → |
| OYCG | Oyocar Group Inc. | STRONG SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| MB | MASTERBEEF GROUP | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| GENK | GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| CRMT | AMERICAS CARMART INC | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | BUY | 86% | View Analysis → |
| BWMX | BETTERWARE DE MEXICO, S.A.P.I. DE C.V | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| STKS | ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| PZZA | PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| PTLO | Portillo's Inc. | SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| ONEW | OneWater Marine Inc. | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| OLLI | Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| MSS | Maison Solutions Inc. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| LUXE | LuxExperience B.V. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| GIFT | GIFTIFY, INC. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| FIVE | FIVE BELOW, INC | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| ARMK | Aramark | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| ROST | ROSS STORES, INC. | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| JCTC | JEWETT CAMERON TRADING CO LTD | STRONG SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| IZM | ICZOOM Group Inc. | SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| FCFS | FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 83% | View Analysis → |
| DIN | Dine Brands Global, Inc. | SELL | 83% | View Analysis → |
| SGU | STAR GROUP, L.P. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| LOKVU | Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V | STRONG SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| LOGC | ContextLogic Holdings Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| GROVW | Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| CVNA | CARVANA CO. | BUY | 82% | View Analysis → |
| BOOT | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 82% | View Analysis → |
| YUM | YUM BRANDS INC | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| ORLY | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC | HOLD | 82% | View Analysis → |
| LOW | LOWES COMPANIES INC | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| TJX | TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/ | BUY | 81% | View Analysis → |
| M | Macy's, Inc. | SELL | 81% | View Analysis → |
| COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW | BUY | 81% | View Analysis → |
| GRWG | GrowGeneration Corp. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| CDW | CDW Corp | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| BODYW | Beachbody Company, Inc. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| ARKR | ARK RESTAURANTS CORP | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| HD | HOME DEPOT, INC. | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| GO | Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| EAT | BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC | BUY | 79% | View Analysis → |
| BLMN | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| DLTH | DULUTH HOLDINGS INC. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| DBI | Designer Brands Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| BH | Biglari Holdings Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MCD | MCDONALDS CORP | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| HZO | MARINEMAX INC | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| BRCB | Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| JACK | JACK IN THE BOX INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| IPW | iPower Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| GAP | GAP INC | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| FWRG | First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE, INC. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DIBS | 1stdibs.com, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BNED | Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BKE | BUCKLE INC | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BJRI | BJs RESTAURANTS INC | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| WMT | Walmart Inc. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| RUSHB | RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| PEW-WT | GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| LE | LANDS' END, INC. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| HCWC | HEALTHY CHOICE WELLNESS CORP. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| GRDN | Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EZPW | EZCORP INC | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| BBWI | Bath & Body Works, Inc. | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| BBW | BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| ANF | ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| GTIM | Good Times Restaurants Inc. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| DRI | DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| DDT | DILLARD'S, INC. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CHWY | Chewy, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CATO | CATO CORP | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ARKO | ARKO Corp. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| GME-WT | GameStop Corp. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CASY | CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| ARHS | Arhaus, Inc. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| SPH | SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SHAK | Shake Shack Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SBH | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| SAH | SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RVLV | Revolve Group, Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| QSR | Restaurant Brands International Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PAG | PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| BJ | BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ULTA | Ulta Beauty, Inc. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| MUSA | Murphy USA Inc. | SELL | 71% | View Analysis → |
| LOVE | Lovesac Co | SELL | 71% | View Analysis → |
| REAL | TheRealReal, Inc. | SELL | 71% | View Analysis → |
| SHW | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| SCVL | SHOE CARNIVAL INC | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OPLN | OPENLANE, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| LIVE | LIVE VENTURES Inc | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| RICK | RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FND | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FLWS | 1 800 FLOWERS COM INC | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| DKS | DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CPNG | Coupang, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CAVA | CAVA GROUP, INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CAKE | CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| BLDR | Builders FirstSource, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| BBY | BEST BUY CO INC | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| AZO | AUTOZONE INC | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ASO | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| KR | KROGER CO | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CVS | CVS HEALTH Corp | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| GPI | GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC | SELL | 69% | View Analysis → |
| ELA | Envela Corp | BUY | 69% | View Analysis → |
| BDL | FLANIGANS ENTERPRISES INC | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| AN | AUTONATION, INC. | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| SIG | SIGNET JEWELERS LTD | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| SFIX | Stitch Fix, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| RSTRF | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| KRUS | KURA SUSHI USA, INC. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| HOUR | Hour Loop, Inc | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| RH | RH | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| RENT | Rent the Runway, Inc. | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| BURL | Burlington Stores, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| BTBDW | BT Brands, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| BROS | Dutch Bros Inc. | BUY | 68% | View Analysis → |
| KSS | KOHLS Corp | SELL | 67% | View Analysis → |
| LOCO | El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| HNST | Honest Company, Inc. | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| HVT-A | HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| NGVC | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | HOLD | 63% | View Analysis → |
| PTRN | Pattern Group Inc. | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| PSMT | PRICESMART INC | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| LAD | LITHIA MOTORS INC | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| NSIT | INSIGHT ENTERPRISES INC | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| KMX | CARMAX INC | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| BABB | BAB, INC. | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| NATH | NATHANS FAMOUS, INC. | BUY | 55% | View Analysis → |
| NROM | NOBLE ROMANS INC | SELL | 52% | View Analysis → |
| BGI | BIRKS GROUP INC. | SELL | 50% | View Analysis → |
| BOBS | Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. | BUY | 46% | View Analysis → |
| ASAIY | Sendas Distributor S.A. | SELL | 46% | View Analysis → |
| BZUN | Baozun Inc. | HOLD | 42% | View Analysis → |
| DDL | Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| ARCO | Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| RDGT | Ridgetech Inc. | SELL | 22% | View Analysis → |
| RERE | ATRenew Inc. | HOLD | 18% | View Analysis → |
| MSOGF | MINISO Group Holding Ltd | HOLD | 12% | View Analysis → |
| CSAN | Cosan S.A. | HOLD | 8% | View Analysis → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Retail Stocks
What are the best retail stocks to buy in 2026?
Based on our dual AI fundamental analysis (Claude and ChatGPT), 39 retail stocks have Buy or Strong Buy ratings in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which retail stocks have Strong Buy ratings?
Currently, 0 retail stocks have a Strong Buy rating from our AI analysis. Strong Buy indicates both Claude and ChatGPT agree on exceptional fundamentals with high confidence scores above 80%.
How does AI analyze retail stocks?
Our dual AI system analyzes SEC EDGAR filings including revenue growth, profit margins, ROE, ROA, debt levels, and cash flow. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently evaluate each stock, then we combine their ratings for higher accuracy.
What is the AI confidence score?
AI confidence scores range from 0-100% and indicate how strongly the AI models agree on their rating. Higher confidence means clearer signals from SEC filing data. Retail stocks with 80%+ confidence have the most reliable ratings.
Should I invest in retail stocks in 2026?
Our AI analysis shows 39 Buy ratings vs 126 Sell ratings in the retail sector. Individual stock fundamentals vary significantly - review each stock's detailed analysis. This is not investment advice.
How often are retail stock ratings updated?
AI ratings are updated whenever companies file new SEC reports (10-K annually, 10-Q quarterly). Most retail stocks are re-analyzed within 24-48 hours of new filings being published on SEC EDGAR.
What data sources are used for retail stock analysis?
All analysis is based on official SEC EDGAR filings including Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), and other regulatory disclosures. We do not use price data or market sentiment - only fundamental financial data.
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