Target [TGT] vs Costco Wholesale [COST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Target
NYSE
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Costco Wholesale
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Target wins in 11 metrics, Costco Wholesale wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Target appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Target | Costco Wholesale | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.96 | 54.06 | Target |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.03 | 15.57 | Target |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 130.21 | 30.81 | Costco Wholesale |
| PEG Ratio | 9.49 | 48.40 | Target |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 | 33.43 | Target |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.95% | 2.92% | Target |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.28% | 4.00% | Target |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.28% | 4.00% | Target |
| Return on Equity | 29.08% | 32.08% | Costco Wholesale |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.64% | 8.79% | Costco Wholesale |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.48B | $6.63B | Costco Wholesale |
| Dividend Yield | 4.71% | 0.64% | Target |
| 1-Year Return | -28.31% | 15.87% | Costco Wholesale |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.43 | 1.57 | Target |
| Enterprise Value | $62.24B | $415.93B | Costco Wholesale |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.59 | 1.55 | Target |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.17% | 12.99% | Target |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $231 | $605 | Costco Wholesale |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $9.10 | $17.62 | Costco Wholesale |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.21 | 0.96 | Costco Wholesale |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Target vs Costco Wholesale Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | -0.73% | -5.92% | -3.93% | 3.96% | -25.63% | -27.28% |
| Costco Wholesale | 1.37% | 1.82% | -3.39% | -4.66% | -5.30% | 4.69% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | -28.31% | -39.94% | -24.27% | 26.32% | 90.69% | 79.86% |
| Costco Wholesale | 15.87% | 76.17% | 179.41% | 555.73% | 1,584.68% | 2,081.18% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Target vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $45.33B | $422.42B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,614,624 | 2,109,790 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,280,511 | 2,143,037 |
| Last Close | $99.77 | $952.52 |
| 52 Week Range | $87.35 - $167.40 | $793.00 - $1,078.23 |
| % from 52W High | -40.40% | -11.66% |
| All-Time High | $268.98 (Nov 15, 2021) | $1,078.23 (Feb 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -62.91% | -11.66% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.03% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.10% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.29% | 0.32% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 130.21 | 30.81 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $32.90 | $61.16 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.35 | $33.49 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $6.54B | $12.43B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.96B | $5.91B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.71% | 0.64% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.48 | $6.08 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Target vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.96 | 54.06 |
| Forward P/E | 9.49 | 48.40 |
| PEG Ratio | 9.49 | 48.40 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.43 | 1.57 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.03 | 15.57 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $45.33B | $422.42B |
| Enterprise Value | $62.24B | $415.93B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.59 | 1.55 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.95 | 33.43 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.96 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $32.90 | $61.16 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Target vs Costco Wholesale
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $23.85B | $63.21B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $17.13B | $55.00B |
| Gross Profit | $6.72B | $8.21B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.47B | $2.53B |
| EBITDA | $2.29B | $3.18B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $1.38B | $2.58B |
| Income Tax | $346.00M | $677.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.04B | $1.90B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.89B | $13.84B |
| Total Current Assets | $17.76B | $38.15B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $18.99B | $37.58B |
| Long-Term Debt | $17.90B | $8.18B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $14.95B | $27.13B |
| Retained Earnings | $8.36B | $20.89B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $36.92B | $33.30B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $418.00M | $3.46B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-1.13B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-515.00M | $2.33B |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.53B | $-266.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-250.00M | $-211.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 17.21M | 4.86M |
| Short Ratio | 2.88 | 2.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,614,624 | 2,109,790 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,280,511 | 2,143,037 |
| Shares Outstanding | 455.57M | 443.13M |
| Float Shares | 452.95M | 442.27M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.86% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Target vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | TGT | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $4.48 | $6.08 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.71% | 0.64% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $4.03 | $9.67 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.78% | 0.31% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $12.10 | $29.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 14, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 |