Best Toy Stocks To Watch Today - August 9th

Key Points

• MarketBeat's stock screener identifies seven toy stocks to watch, including Costco, Walmart, and Take-Two Interactive, which are characterized as low-priced and highly speculative equities.
• Costco shares reached $980.98 with over 2 million shares traded, while Walmart's stock rose to $103.77 amidst significant trading volumes this week.
• Take-Two Interactive experienced a decline in its stock price, trading at $217.37 after a drop of $9.12 during mid-day trading on Friday.

Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Take-Two Interactive Software, Kroger, Target, Dollar General, and Burlington Stores are the seven Toy stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. “Toy stocks” is a colloquial term for low-priced, highly speculative equities—often small-cap or penny shares—that attract retail traders with their volatility and bargain-basement per-share cost. Because they typically have thin trading volumes and limited fundamentals, they can be easily manipulated and are viewed by many as “play money” rather than core portfolio holdings. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Toy stocks within the last several days.

Costco Wholesale (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.

Shares of NASDAQ:COST traded up $3.53 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $980.98. The stock had a trading volume of 2,188,224 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,172,175. The company has a current ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company has a market cap of $435.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.08 and a beta of 0.96. Costco Wholesale has a 1 year low of $837.63 and a 1 year high of $1,078.23. The business's 50 day moving average price is $977.93 and its 200 day moving average price is $984.85.

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Walmart (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.

Shares of NYSE:WMT traded up $0.65 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $103.77. The stock had a trading volume of 12,392,140 shares, compared to its average volume of 14,088,264. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The company has a market cap of $828.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.96 and a beta of 0.66. Walmart has a 1 year low of $67.14 and a 1 year high of $105.30. The business's 50 day moving average price is $97.30 and its 200 day moving average price is $95.37.

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Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, LA Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead Redemption names, as well as other franchises.

Shares of NASDAQ:TTWO traded down $9.12 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $217.37. The stock had a trading volume of 5,617,284 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,739,752. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18. The company has a market cap of $40.10 billion, a P/E ratio of -9.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.73 and a beta of 0.99. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 1 year low of $141.34 and a 1 year high of $245.07. The business's 50 day moving average price is $233.54 and its 200 day moving average price is $219.06.

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Kroger (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.

KR stock traded up $0.46 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $74.22. 5,960,402 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,112,559. Kroger has a 52-week low of $50.69 and a 52-week high of $74.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.92, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.95. The business has a 50 day moving average of $69.94 and a 200-day moving average of $67.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $49.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.22, a P/E/G ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 0.59.

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Target (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.

TGT stock traded down $0.22 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $105.45. 3,493,433 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,928,076. Target has a 52-week low of $87.35 and a 52-week high of $167.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 0.94. The business has a 50 day moving average of $100.79 and a 200-day moving average of $106.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $47.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.59, a P/E/G ratio of 3.02 and a beta of 1.22.

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Dollar General (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.

DG stock traded up $0.68 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $116.31. 2,424,637 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,674,854. Dollar General has a 52-week low of $66.43 and a 52-week high of $126.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.20 and a current ratio of 1.23. The business has a 50 day moving average of $111.60 and a 200-day moving average of $93.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.20, a P/E/G ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 0.31.

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Burlington Stores (BURL)

Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded merchandise in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby, home, and beauty products.

BURL stock traded down $6.93 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $271.20. 994,999 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 888,774. Burlington Stores has a 52-week low of $212.92 and a 52-week high of $298.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 1.06. The business has a 50 day moving average of $252.06 and a 200-day moving average of $247.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $17.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.28, a P/E/G ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 1.69.

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