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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
$763.41
-1.0%
$731.22
$476.75
$787.08
$338.58B0.772.03 million shs1.50 million shs
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$55.38
+0.1%
$55.26
$42.10
$58.34
$39.97B0.494.84 million shs3.78 million shs
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
$98.50
+0.6%
$96.86
$75.65
$102.84
$111.60B0.875.08 million shs4.40 million shs
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$60.30
-0.5%
$60.08
$48.34
$61.65
$485.90B0.4918.39 million shs10.89 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
+1.96%+6.70%+8.07%+7.16%+54.55%
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
+0.12%-0.14%-3.50%+23.95%+12.52%
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
+0.47%+4.05%+1.13%+0.09%+24.94%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
+1.22%+2.16%+1.25%+7.35%+19.04%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.3192 of 5 stars
2.44.03.31.42.02.51.9
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
4.3851 of 5 stars
2.24.04.21.71.82.51.9
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
4.321 of 5 stars
1.45.02.52.22.72.52.5
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
4.5851 of 5 stars
2.44.04.21.82.62.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
2.75
Moderate Buy$694.48-9.14% Downside
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
2.44
Hold$55.17-0.48% Downside
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
2.88
Moderate Buy$104.295.87% Upside
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2.86
Moderate Buy$61.942.59% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest TJX, KR, WMT, and COST Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/7/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
UBS Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $69.00
5/6/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00 ➝ $800.00
5/2/2024
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
UBS Group
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$104.00 ➝ $132.00
4/25/2024
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
The Goldman Sachs Group
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $110.00
4/23/2024
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$630.00 ➝ $710.00
4/23/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $62.00
4/16/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $62.00
4/16/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
Wells Fargo & Company
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $65.00
4/16/2024
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $66.00
4/11/2024
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
(Data available from 5/8/2021 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
$248.83B1.36$19.95 per share38.31$56.55 per share13.52
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$150.04B0.27$10.17 per share5.45$16.12 per share3.44
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
$54.22B2.06$4.86 per share20.26$6.41 per share15.37
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$648.13B0.75$3.72 per share16.21$11.19 per share5.39

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$15.2949.9944.034.952.73%28.80%9.98%5/30/2024 (Confirmed)
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$2.16B$2.9618.7311.952.561.44%31.44%6.89%6/20/2024 (Estimated)
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
$4.47B$3.8625.5222.142.498.25%64.18%14.81%5/15/2024 (Estimated)
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$15.51B$1.9131.5523.673.912.39%21.08%7.09%5/16/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest TJX, KR, WMT, and COST 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  
5/16/2024N/A
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.52N/A-$0.52N/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      
3/7/2024Q4 23
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$1.13$1.34+$0.21$1.67$37.07 billion$37.06 billion    
2/28/2024Q4 24
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
$1.12$1.22+$0.10$1.02$16.20 billion$16.41 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
$4.640.61%+12.92%30.35%21 Years
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
$1.162.09%+17.39%39.19%18 Years
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
$1.331.35%+77.79%34.46%4 Years
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$0.831.37%+1.82%43.38%52 Years

Latest TJX, KR, WMT, and COST 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
4/2/2024
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
quarterly$0.37501.51%5/15/20245/16/20246/6/2024
3/14/2024
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
quarterly$0.292.09%5/14/20245/15/20246/1/2024
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
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
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
1.04
0.81
0.36
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
0.39
1.21
0.64
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%
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
80.93%
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
91.09%
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
26.76%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Costco Wholesale Co. stock logo
COST
Costco Wholesale
0.18%
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
1.38%
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
0.13%
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
The Kroger Co. stock logo
KR
Kroger
414,000721.69 million711.73 millionOptionable
The TJX Companies, Inc. stock logo
TJX
TJX Companies
349,0001.13 billion1.13 billionOptionable
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
2,100,0008.06 billion4.31 billionOptionable

TJX, KR, WMT, and COST Headlines

SourceHeadline
Loss of Walmart wireless services contract leads to 302 layoffsLoss of Walmart wireless services contract leads to 302 layoffs
businessobserverfl.com - May 8 at 3:32 PM
Police releases details on shooting at Walmart in NE AlbuquerquePolice releases details on shooting at Walmart in NE Albuquerque
kob.com - May 8 at 3:32 PM
Over 150 jobs to be cut in Alabama as Walmart contract endsOver 150 jobs to be cut in Alabama as Walmart contract ends
bizjournals.com - May 8 at 3:32 PM
Company loses contract with Walmart, to lay off over 300 people in FloridaCompany loses contract with Walmart, to lay off over 300 people in Florida
bizjournals.com - May 8 at 3:32 PM
The 3 Best Consumer Stocks to Buy in May 2024The 3 Best Consumer Stocks to Buy in May 2024
investorplace.com - May 8 at 2:15 PM
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Cuts Holdings in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Cuts Holdings in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 1:31 PM
Is Walmart Stock Going to $69? 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks So.Is Walmart Stock Going to $69? 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks So.
fool.com - May 8 at 12:33 PM
The 3 Best Retirement Stocks to Buy in May 2024The 3 Best Retirement Stocks to Buy in May 2024
investorplace.com - May 8 at 6:38 AM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 1.5% on Analyst UpgradeWalmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 1.5% on Analyst Upgrade
americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 3:18 AM
Picton Mahoney Asset Management Trims Stock Position in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)Picton Mahoney Asset Management Trims Stock Position in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 12:30 AM
Amazon expanding a key service Walmart dominatesAmazon expanding a key service Walmart dominates
msn.com - May 7 at 7:31 PM
Walmart’s Strong Performance and Positive Outlook Justify Buy RatingWalmart’s Strong Performance and Positive Outlook Justify Buy Rating
markets.businessinsider.com - May 7 at 7:31 PM
Analyst Scoreboard: 21 Ratings For WalmartAnalyst Scoreboard: 21 Ratings For Walmart
markets.businessinsider.com - May 7 at 7:31 PM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 1.5% Following Analyst UpgradeWalmart (NYSE:WMT) Shares Up 1.5% Following Analyst Upgrade
marketbeat.com - May 7 at 4:37 PM
UBS Group Boosts Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Price Target to $69.00UBS Group Boosts Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Price Target to $69.00
marketbeat.com - May 7 at 12:25 PM
These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your RadarThese 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
zacks.com - May 7 at 9:51 AM
Closed Walmarts fixtures, furniture and unsold toys up for auctionClosed Walmart's fixtures, furniture and unsold toys up for auction
bizjournals.com - May 7 at 8:02 AM
Walmart settlement: Customers could get up to $500, but time is running outWalmart settlement: Customers could get up to $500, but time is running out
msn.com - May 7 at 8:02 AM
Tesla Semi Scores Another S&P 500 Name After Pepsi And Walmart? Video Shows Big-Box Retailer Using EV Giants Heavy TruckTesla Semi Scores Another S&P 500 Name After Pepsi And Walmart? Video Shows Big-Box Retailer Using EV Giant's Heavy Truck
msn.com - May 7 at 8:02 AM
Ahead of retail earnings, heres what we know about the consumer so farAhead of retail earnings, here's what we know about the consumer so far
cnbc.com - May 7 at 6:00 AM
Homeless man charged for assault at Walmart, then assaulting Johnson City Police OfficerHomeless man charged for assault at Walmart, then assaulting Johnson City Police Officer
wbng.com - May 7 at 3:02 AM
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Stock Price Down 0.5% on Insider SellingWalmart (NYSE:WMT) Stock Price Down 0.5% on Insider Selling
americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 1:34 AM
I visited Walmart and found over 25 products that show how the retail giant is trying to win over wealthier customersI visited Walmart and found over 25 products that show how the retail giant is trying to win over wealthier customers
msn.com - May 6 at 10:01 PM
Walmart (WMT) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth KnowingWalmart (WMT) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
zacks.com - May 6 at 6:51 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.
Kroger logo

Kroger

NYSE:KR
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company's marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through fuel centers. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
TJX Companies logo

TJX Companies

NYSE:TJX
The TJX Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International. The company sells family apparel, including footwear and accessories; home fashions, such as home basics, furniture, rugs, lighting products, giftware, soft home products, decorative accessories, tabletop, and cookware, as well as expanded pet, and gourmet food departments; jewelry and accessories; and other merchandise. It offers its products through stores and e-commerce sites. The TJX Companies, Inc. was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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.