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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$723.89
+0.2%
$730.36
$476.75
$787.08
$320.51B0.771.67 million shs1.20 million shs
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$165.37
-0.7%
$164.85
$102.93
$181.86
$76.88B1.142.96 million shs2.63 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
+0.17%+1.22%-0.97%+6.47%+43.87%
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
-0.68%+0.55%-4.27%+16.27%+4.92%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.5596 of 5 stars
2.45.03.31.43.12.51.9
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
4.7509 of 5 stars
2.35.04.21.92.52.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
2.75
Moderate Buy$694.48-4.06% Downside
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
2.59
Moderate Buy$181.859.96% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest COST and TGT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/23/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$630.00 ➝ $710.00
4/16/2024
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$183.00 ➝ $180.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Loop Capital
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$830.00 ➝ $820.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
DA Davidson
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$680.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$795.00 ➝ $805.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Roth Mkm
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$601.00 ➝ $650.00
4/11/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00
4/4/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00
4/4/2024
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
Gordon Haskett
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Boost Price TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00
4/3/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Gordon Haskett
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Accumulate$775.00
4/1/2024
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
Jefferies Financial Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $205.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$242.29B1.33$19.45 per share37.22$46.81 per share15.46
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$107.41B0.71$14.93 per share11.08$29.09 per share5.68

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$6.29B$15.2947.3441.704.812.73%28.80%9.98%5/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$4.14B$8.9318.5215.661.563.85%33.41%7.63%5/22/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest COST and TGT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/30/2024N/A
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$3.70N/A-$3.70N/AN/AN/A  
5/22/2024N/A
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$2.02N/A-$2.02N/AN/AN/A  
3/7/2024Q2 24
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$3.62$3.71+$0.09$3.50$59.11 billion$58.44 billion      
3/5/202401/31/2024
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$2.41$2.98+$0.57$2.98$31.83 billion$31.47 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$4.080.56%+12.92%26.68%21 Years
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$4.402.66%+17.61%49.27%53 Years

Latest COST and TGT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/13/2024
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
quarterly$1.102.63%5/14/20245/15/20246/10/2024
4/10/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
quarterly$1.160.64%4/25/20244/26/20245/10/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.28
0.93
0.43
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
1.11
0.91
0.29

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
68.48%
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
79.73%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.18%
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
0.23%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
316,000443.50 million442.71 millionOptionable
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
415,000461.69 million460.63 millionOptionable

COST and TGT Headlines

SourceHeadline
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zacks.com - April 24 at 12:46 PM
Target (TGT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You TradeTarget (TGT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
zacks.com - April 23 at 6:51 PM
What Makes Target (TGT) a New Buy StockWhat Makes Target (TGT) a New Buy Stock
zacks.com - April 23 at 1:00 PM
Blue-Chip Bets: 3 Stocks to Buy from the Biggest U.S. EmployersBlue-Chip Bets: 3 Stocks to Buy from the Biggest U.S. Employers
investorplace.com - April 23 at 6:36 AM
Target (TGT) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to NoteTarget (TGT) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
zacks.com - April 22 at 6:56 PM
7 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Shower You With Reliable Income7 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Shower You With Reliable Income
investorplace.com - April 22 at 1:30 PM
False Advertisement: Target Corporation Investigated by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP  False Advertisement: Target Corporation Investigated by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP  
accesswire.com - April 22 at 12:20 PM
He Was the Brains Behind Turning Stanley Tumblers Into a National Sensation. Now Hes Joining Forces With a Hot Growth Stock Thats Up More Than 300% in the Last 5 Years.He Was the Brains Behind Turning Stanley Tumblers Into a National Sensation. Now He's Joining Forces With a Hot Growth Stock That's Up More Than 300% in the Last 5 Years.
fool.com - April 21 at 2:38 PM
7 Budget-Friendly Retail Plays Due for a Tax Refund Spending Boost7 Budget-Friendly Retail Plays Due for a Tax Refund Spending Boost
investorplace.com - April 21 at 8:48 AM
Earnings Thunderdome: 3 Stocks Set to Crush Wall Street’s Weak TargetsEarnings Thunderdome: 3 Stocks Set to Crush Wall Street’s Weak Targets
investorplace.com - April 19 at 9:11 AM
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation of Target Corporation- False AdveINVESTIGATION ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation of Target Corporation- False Adve
accesswire.com - April 18 at 12:15 PM
Heres Why Target (TGT) is a Strong Value StockHere's Why Target (TGT) is a Strong Value Stock
zacks.com - April 18 at 10:40 AM
Palantir Stock’s $48 Price Target: Can This Defense Tech Giant Soar Even Higher?Palantir Stock’s $48 Price Target: Can This Defense Tech Giant Soar Even Higher?
investorplace.com - April 18 at 7:02 AM
April Price Target Hikes: These 3 Stocks Have Analysts ExcitedApril Price Target Hikes: These 3 Stocks Have Analysts Excited
investorplace.com - April 17 at 2:02 PM
TGT vs. COST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?TGT vs. COST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
zacks.com - April 17 at 12:41 PM
Target (NYSE:TGT) Given New $180.00 Price Target at Evercore ISITarget (NYSE:TGT) Given New $180.00 Price Target at Evercore ISI
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 4:10 AM
Best Stocks To Buy Today? 2 Consumer Stocks In FocusBest Stocks To Buy Today? 2 Consumer Stocks In Focus
stockmarket.com - April 16 at 11:59 AM
Why Target (TGT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermWhy Target (TGT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
zacks.com - April 16 at 10:50 AM
Is Target (TGT) Stock Undervalued Right Now?Is Target (TGT) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
zacks.com - April 16 at 10:46 AM
Forget Inflation, Retail Sales Stage a Solid Rebound: 5 WinnersForget Inflation, Retail Sales Stage a Solid Rebound: 5 Winners
zacks.com - April 16 at 9:56 AM
Retail Sales Exceed Expectations in March: 5 Top PicksRetail Sales Exceed Expectations in March: 5 Top Picks
zacks.com - April 16 at 9:46 AM
3 Computer Vision Stocks for Long-Term Gains From AI3 Computer Vision Stocks for Long-Term Gains From AI
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 6:08 AM
Target Serves Up Exclusive Pickleball Collection with Popular Tennis Brand PrinceTarget Serves Up Exclusive Pickleball Collection with Popular Tennis Brand Prince
prnewswire.com - April 16 at 6:01 AM
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
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Company Descriptions

Costco Wholesale logo

Costco Wholesale

NASDAQ:COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Target logo

Target

NYSE:TGT
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers apparel for women, men, boys, girls, toddlers, and infants and newborns, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty and personal care, baby gear, cleaning, paper products, and pet supplies. It also provides dry grocery, dairy, frozen food, beverages, candy, snacks, deli, bakery, meat, and food service; electronics, which includes video game hardware and software, toys, entertainment, sporting goods, and luggage; and furniture, lighting, storage, kitchenware, small appliances, home decor, bed and bath, home improvement, school/office supplies, greeting cards and party supplies, and other seasonal merchandise. In addition, the company sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. Further, it sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.