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Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) are set to report their Q3 results on November 19 and 20, respectively. Walmart’s Q3 sales are expected to increase by over 4% to $177.14 billion, with an EPS growth of 5% to $0.61, while Target’s sales are projected to dip by 1% to $25.36 billion, with an estimated EPS decrease of 5% to $1.76.
As of 2025, Walmart’s stock has risen by 14%, while Target’s has fallen by 30%. Over the past five years, Walmart’s stock has appreciated over 100%, with digital sales exceeding $100 billion annually, contrasting with Target’s decline of over 45% due to weaker sales growth and narrower margins.
Target currently trades at a significant discount compared to its decade-long median forward earnings multiple, while Walmart’s stock trades at 39X forward earnings, reflecting its robust EPS growth. Both companies are noted for their long-standing dividend policies, having increased their payouts for over 50 consecutive years.
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