Walmart Vs. Target: Which Retail Giant Is A Buy At Today’s Valuations?

Summary:

  • Walmart and Target are both strong dividend payers in the retail sector, but their investment appeal differs considerably in today’s market.
  • Walmart’s high valuation reflects its safe-haven status but limits near-term upside potential.
  • Target’s lower valuation and higher dividend yield appeal to value-oriented investors, though its reliance on discretionary categories adds volatility.
  • Walmart offers consistency for conservative investors, while Target’s current share price is attractive for those with a higher risk tolerance.

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Investors value Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT), the first and third-largest companies in the Merchandise and Retail industry, for their size and relative stability. However, with high valuations and an uncertain consumer environment, it’s

WMT

TGT

P/E TTM

44.2

15.4

P/S TTM

1.12

0.79

EV/EBITDA TTM

18.2

9.2

P/Cash Flow

20.1

8.1


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