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TGT vs. AMZN, COST, ROST, WMT, and DG

Should you buy Target stock or one of its competitors? Target's main competitors and comparable companies include Amazon.com (AMZN), Costco Wholesale (COST), Ross Stores (ROST), Walmart (WMT), and Dollar General (DG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Target compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Target (NYSE:TGT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.7% of Target shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Target shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 281 more articles in the media than Target. MarketBeat recorded 289 mentions for Amazon.com and 8 mentions for Target. Target's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.84 indicating that Target is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
166 Very Positive mention(s)
50 Positive mention(s)
42 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Target
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com has a net margin of 17.44% compared to Target's net margin of 4.08%. Target's return on equity of 23.23% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com17.44% 18.00% 8.97%
Target 4.08%23.23%6.41%

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Target has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Target. Target is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.83$77.67B$12.4320.50
Target$104.78B0.68$3.71B$9.6316.27

Amazon.com presently has a consensus target price of $322.53, indicating a potential upside of 26.60%. Target has a consensus target price of $159.33, indicating a potential upside of 1.71%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Target.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
56 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Target
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Summary

Amazon.com beats Target on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Target compare to Costco Wholesale?

Target (NYSE:TGT) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Costco Wholesale had 99 more articles in the media than Target. MarketBeat recorded 107 mentions for Costco Wholesale and 8 mentions for Target. Target's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Costco Wholesale's score of 1.01 indicating that Target is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Target
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Costco Wholesale
64 Very Positive mention(s)
14 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Target has a net margin of 4.08% compared to Costco Wholesale's net margin of 3.04%. Costco Wholesale's return on equity of 27.60% beat Target's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Target4.08% 23.23% 6.41%
Costco Wholesale 3.04%27.60%10.63%

Target presently has a consensus target price of $159.33, suggesting a potential upside of 1.71%. Costco Wholesale has a consensus target price of $1,087.40, suggesting a potential upside of 11.18%. Given Costco Wholesale's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Costco Wholesale is more favorable than Target.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Target
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Costco Wholesale
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Costco Wholesale has higher revenue and earnings than Target. Target is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costco Wholesale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Target$104.78B0.68$3.71B$9.6316.27
Costco Wholesale$303.15B1.43$9.23B$20.7647.11

Target pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Costco Wholesale pays an annual dividend of $5.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Target pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Costco Wholesale pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Target has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years and Costco Wholesale has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Target is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Target has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Costco Wholesale has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

79.7% of Target shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.5% of Costco Wholesale shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Target shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Costco Wholesale shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Costco Wholesale beats Target on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Target compare to Ross Stores?

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and Target (NYSE:TGT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

Target has higher revenue and earnings than Ross Stores. Target is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ross Stores$24.51B3.06$2.15B$8.2628.43
Target$104.78B0.68$3.71B$9.6316.27

In the previous week, Ross Stores had 1 more articles in the media than Target. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Ross Stores and 8 mentions for Target. Target's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Ross Stores' score of 0.56 indicating that Target is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ross Stores
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Target
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ross Stores currently has a consensus price target of $263.76, suggesting a potential upside of 12.32%. Target has a consensus price target of $159.33, suggesting a potential upside of 1.71%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than Target.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ross Stores
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Target
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Ross Stores has a net margin of 10.85% compared to Target's net margin of 4.08%. Ross Stores' return on equity of 39.29% beat Target's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ross Stores10.85% 39.29% 15.79%
Target 4.08%23.23%6.41%

Ross Stores pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Target pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Ross Stores pays out 21.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Target pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ross Stores has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Target has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years. Target is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Ross Stores has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Target has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

86.9% of Ross Stores shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.7% of Target shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Ross Stores shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Target shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ross Stores beats Target on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Target compare to Walmart?

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Walmart pays an annual dividend of $0.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Target pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Walmart pays out 35.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Target pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Walmart has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Target has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years. Target is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Walmart had 45 more articles in the media than Target. MarketBeat recorded 53 mentions for Walmart and 8 mentions for Target. Target's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Walmart's score of 0.81 indicating that Target is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Walmart
22 Very Positive mention(s)
14 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Target
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than Target. Target is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walmart, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Walmart$713.16B1.31$21.89B$2.7742.55
Target$104.78B0.68$3.71B$9.6316.27

Target has a net margin of 4.08% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.00%. Target's return on equity of 23.23% beat Walmart's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Walmart3.00% 21.83% 7.80%
Target 4.08%23.23%6.41%

Walmart has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Target has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

26.8% of Walmart shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.7% of Target shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Walmart shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Target shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Walmart presently has a consensus target price of $132.41, suggesting a potential upside of 12.34%. Target has a consensus target price of $159.33, suggesting a potential upside of 1.71%. Given Walmart's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Walmart is more favorable than Target.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Walmart
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
33 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Target
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Summary

Walmart beats Target on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Target compare to Dollar General?

Target (NYSE:TGT) and Dollar General (NYSE:DG) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Target has higher revenue and earnings than Dollar General. Target is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dollar General, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Target$104.78B0.68$3.71B$9.6316.27
Dollar General$42.72B0.69$1.51B$7.6917.40

Target pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Dollar General pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Target pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dollar General pays out 30.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Target has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years. Target is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Target currently has a consensus target price of $159.33, suggesting a potential upside of 1.71%. Dollar General has a consensus target price of $137.96, suggesting a potential upside of 3.13%. Given Dollar General's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dollar General is more favorable than Target.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Target
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Dollar General
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

In the previous week, Dollar General had 14 more articles in the media than Target. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Dollar General and 8 mentions for Target. Target's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Dollar General's score of 0.73 indicating that Target is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Target
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dollar General
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Target has a net margin of 4.08% compared to Dollar General's net margin of 3.90%. Target's return on equity of 23.23% beat Dollar General's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Target4.08% 23.23% 6.41%
Dollar General 3.90%18.93%5.21%

79.7% of Target shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of Dollar General shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Target shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Dollar General shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Target has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dollar General has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Target beats Dollar General on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TGT vs. The Competition

MetricTargetConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail IndustryConsumer Staples SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$70.15B$29.01B$16.79B$23.13B
Dividend Yield2.99%3.28%3.28%3.72%
P/E Ratio16.0414.9013.8828.15
Price / Sales0.678.56265,659.6312.81
Price / Cash10.6842.9057.3335.33
Price / Book4.334.254.434.69
Net Income$3.71B$903.92M$844.17M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.41%1.55%0.50%-0.82%
1 Month Performance-0.20%2.45%-1.47%-2.63%
1 Year Performance71.56%-2.94%9.77%6.54%

Target Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TGT
Target
3.5055 of 5 stars
$154.42
-1.4%
$159.33
+3.2%
+72.2%$70.15B$104.78B16.04415,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8991 of 5 stars
$261.54
+2.9%
$322.86
+23.4%
+18.2%$2.82T$775.68B21.031,576,000
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.3934 of 5 stars
$945.54
-0.3%
$1,046.27
+10.7%
+2.4%$419.43B$303.15B45.56341,000
ROST
Ross Stores
4.2678 of 5 stars
$223.14
-0.9%
$263.76
+18.2%
+49.6%$71.34B$22.75B27.04111,000
WMT
Walmart
3.9628 of 5 stars
$111.21
+0.6%
$131.74
+18.5%
+8.1%$882.67B$735.84B40.162,100,000

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