PEP vs TGT
By Alex · Tickerpine
PepsiCo, Inc. vs Target Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PEP | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.44 | $161.45 |
| Market cap | $198.20B | $73.35B |
| P/E ratio | 18.3 | 16.8 |
| ROE | 52.19% | 26.41% |
| Profit margin | 11.09% | 4.08% |
| Revenue growth | 5.60% | 5.30% |
| Dividend yield | 4.07% | 2.87% |
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PEP vs TGT in plain English
- PEP is the bigger company — about 2.7× the market cap of TGT.
- TGT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.8 vs 18.3).
- PEP earns a higher return on equity (52% vs 26%).
- PEP is growing revenue faster (6% vs 5%).
- PEP has the higher dividend yield (4.07% vs 2.87%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PEP return calculator
See what $1,000 in PepsiCo, Inc. would be worth today.
TGT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Target Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.