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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
$729.18
+1.0%
$730.31
$476.75
$787.08
$323.39B0.772.06 million shs1.52 million shs
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$142.07
-0.4%
$150.36
$101.09
$222.99
$31.21B0.422.31 million shs1.38 million shs
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$164.70
+0.2%
$165.21
$102.93
$181.86
$76.04B1.143.70 million shs2.09 million shs
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$60.13
-0.1%
$59.84
$48.34
$61.65
$485.18B0.4918.87 million shs11.04 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
-0.28%+1.49%-1.25%+5.09%+45.93%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
-0.43%-2.12%-5.36%+6.85%-34.97%
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
-0.57%-1.29%-4.80%+15.38%+5.78%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
+0.57%+1.64%-0.50%+9.95%+19.69%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.4673 of 5 stars
2.44.03.31.43.22.51.9
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
4.284 of 5 stars
2.23.02.52.41.92.52.5
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
4.8388 of 5 stars
3.33.04.21.92.42.52.5
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
4.536 of 5 stars
2.44.04.21.82.32.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
2.75
Moderate Buy$694.48-4.76% Downside
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
2.42
Hold$153.087.75% Upside
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
2.59
Moderate Buy$181.8510.41% Upside
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2.86
Moderate Buy$61.752.71% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest COST, WMT, TGT, and DG 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
4/16/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $66.00
4/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$158.00 ➝ $161.00
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
(Data available from 4/26/2021 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$19.56 per share37.28$46.81 per share15.58
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$38.69B0.81$11.35 per share12.52$30.75 per share4.62
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$107.41B0.71$14.97 per share11.00$29.09 per share5.66
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$648.13B0.75$3.71 per share16.21$11.19 per share5.37

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$15.2947.6942.004.822.73%28.80%9.98%5/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.66B$7.5618.7917.202.564.29%26.13%5.46%6/6/2024 (Estimated)
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$4.14B$8.9318.4415.601.553.85%33.41%7.63%5/22/2024 (Confirmed)
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$15.51B$1.9131.4223.583.912.39%21.08%7.09%5/16/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest COST, WMT, TGT, and DG 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  
5/16/2024N/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.52N/A-$0.52N/AN/AN/A  
3/14/2024Q4 23
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.74$1.83+$0.09$1.83$9.77 billion$9.86 billion    
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    
2/20/2024Q4 2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.55$0.60+$0.05$1.57$170.85 billion$173.40 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
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$2.361.66%+18.34%31.22%1 Years
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$4.402.67%+17.61%49.27%53 Years
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.831.38%+1.82%43.46%52 Years

Latest COST, WMT, TGT, and DG Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/26/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
2/23/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%12/13/202412/13/20241/6/2025
3/13/2024
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
quarterly$1.102.63%5/14/20245/15/20246/10/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.5%5/9/20245/10/20245/28/2024
4/10/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
quarterly$1.160.64%4/25/20244/26/20245/10/2024
3/13/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
quarterly$0.591.49%4/8/20244/9/20244/23/2024
2/20/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
quarterly$0.20750.49%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
(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
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
0.92
1.19
0.15
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
1.11
0.91
0.29
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
0.46
0.83
0.24

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
68.48%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
91.77%
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
79.73%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
26.76%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.18%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
0.49%
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
0.23%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
46.51%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
316,000443.50 million442.71 millionOptionable
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
185,800219.67 million218.59 millionOptionable
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
415,000461.69 million460.63 millionOptionable
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2,100,0008.06 billion4.31 billionOptionable

COST, WMT, TGT, and DG Headlines

SourceHeadline
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Trading Down 0.2%Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Trading Down 0.2%
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 6:31 PM
Bay Area Walmart in Fremont to close due to poor financial performanceBay Area Walmart in Fremont to close due to poor financial performance
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmarts longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from boardWalmart's longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from board
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmart removes self-checkout from select storesWalmart removes self-checkout from select stores
retaildive.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
One of the Top Olympic Hopefuls Trains Between His Shifts as a Deli Counter Worker at WalmartOne of the Top Olympic Hopefuls Trains Between His Shifts as a Deli Counter Worker at Walmart
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he’s not giving up his day job: ‘His work ethic is unmatched’Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he’s not giving up his day job: ‘His work ethic is unmatched’
msn.com - April 26 at 5:09 PM
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking ConvenienceWalmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience'
pymnts.com - April 26 at 5:01 PM
Heres Why Walmart (WMT) is a Strong Momentum StockHere's Why Walmart (WMT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
zacks.com - April 26 at 10:55 AM
Walmart heir Rob Walton is stepping down from the retailers board after four decadesWalmart heir Rob Walton is stepping down from the retailer's board after four decades
businessinsider.com - April 26 at 10:45 AM
No more self-checkout lanes at Shrewsbury WalmartNo more self-checkout lanes at Shrewsbury Walmart
stltoday.com - April 26 at 9:48 AM
Walmart employee qualifies for Olympic trials after incredible runWalmart employee qualifies for Olympic trials after incredible run
today.com - April 26 at 9:48 AM
2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now
fool.com - April 26 at 9:15 AM
‘Walmart is trying to steal from us’: Shopper slams Walmart after discovering $46 charge for ‘nothing’ on receipt‘Walmart is trying to steal from us’: Shopper slams Walmart after discovering $46 charge for ‘nothing’ on receipt
dailydot.com - April 26 at 4:48 AM
Rob Walton, eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, to retire from board of directorsRob Walton, eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, to retire from board of directors
arkansasonline.com - April 25 at 11:47 PM
Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workersWalmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers
msn.com - April 25 at 11:47 PM
Walmart to close one of its two Fremont store locationsWalmart to close one of its two Fremont store locations
bizjournals.com - April 25 at 11:47 PM
Walmart and Sam’s Club Offer Safe Medication Disposal in North Carolina with DEA Drug Take Back DayWalmart and Sam’s Club Offer Safe Medication Disposal in North Carolina with DEA Drug Take Back Day
yesweekly.com - April 25 at 6:47 PM
Walmart Slammed as ‘Unsafe and Reckless’ Employer in ‘Dirty Dozen’ ReportWalmart Slammed as ‘Unsafe and Reckless’ Employer in ‘Dirty Dozen’ Report
yahoo.com - April 25 at 6:47 PM
Walmart Founder’s Son to Retire From Retailer’s BoardWalmart Founder’s Son to Retire From Retailer’s Board
msn.com - April 25 at 6:47 PM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 0.4%Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 0.4%
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 6:19 PM
Walmart Releases 2024 Annual Report and Proxy StatementWalmart Releases 2024 Annual Report and Proxy Statement
businesswire.com - April 25 at 6:13 PM
Walmart ex-chairman Rob Walton to retire from boardWalmart ex-chairman Rob Walton to retire from board
reuters.com - April 25 at 4:43 PM
Exclusive Oreo Cookies Are Coming to Walmart Next WeekExclusive Oreo Cookies Are Coming to Walmart Next Week
yahoo.com - April 25 at 1:46 PM
Walmart Foundation gives $750K to fight food insecurity across our areaWalmart Foundation gives $750K to fight food insecurity across our area
5newsonline.com - April 25 at 1:46 PM

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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.
Dollar General logo

Dollar General

NYSE:DG
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
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.
Walmart logo

Walmart

NYSE:WMT
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.