WMT vs TGT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Walmart Inc. vs Target Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | WMT | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.69 | $140.39 |
| Market cap | $920.67B | $63.76B |
| P/E ratio | 40.9 | 18.5 |
| ROE | 24.13% | 22.02% |
| Profit margin | 3.14% | 3.24% |
| Revenue growth | 7.30% | 6.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.86% | 3.31% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.99 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
WMT vs TGT in plain English
- WMT is the bigger company — about 14.4× the market cap of TGT.
- TGT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.5 vs 40.9).
- WMT earns a higher return on equity (24% vs 22%).
- WMT is growing revenue faster (7% vs 7%).
- TGT has the higher dividend yield (3.31% vs 0.86%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
WMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Walmart 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.