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 | $119.89 | $152.76 |
| Market cap | $954.09B | $69.40B |
| P/E ratio | 43.4 | 15.9 |
| ROE | 22.31% | 26.41% |
| Profit margin | 3.00% | 4.08% |
| Revenue growth | 5.90% | 5.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.83% | 3.04% |
| Beta | 0.58 | 0.98 |
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 13.7× the market cap of TGT.
- TGT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.9 vs 43.4).
- TGT earns a higher return on equity (26% vs 22%).
- WMT is growing revenue faster (6% vs 5%).
- TGT has the higher dividend yield (3.04% vs 0.83%).
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.