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Costco Wholesale vs Target: COST and TGT compared
Costco Wholesale is the larger company: $95.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $26.5B for Target (Q2 FY27). Costco Wholesale is growing faster (+11% against +5% a year earlier). Target is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 4.0%.
Where the money goes: COST and TGT
Costco Wholesale (COST) · Q4 FY26
Costco Wholesale, Q4 FY26: revenue $95.7B (+11% year over year), operating margin 4.0%, net earnings $3.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Target (TGT) · Q2 FY27
Target, Q2 FY27: revenue $26.5B (+5% year over year), operating margin 9.6%, net earnings $1.9B, operating cash flow $3.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | Target (TGT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $95.7B | $26.5B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +5% |
| Operating margin | 4.0% | 9.6% |
| Net earnings | $3.0B | $1.9B |
| Net margin | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $3.8B |
| Free cash flow | — | $2.4B |
| Market value | $468.2B | $72.1B |
| P/E | 50.8× | 16.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $1071.32 | $164.53 |
Where the revenue comes from
Target
- Product: $25.9B (98%)
- Advertising revenue: $279M (1%)
- Other: $174M (1%)
- Credit card profit sharing: $139M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Costco Wholesale or Target?
Costco Wholesale is the larger company: $95.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $26.5B for Target (Q2 FY27).
Is Costco Wholesale or Target growing faster?
Costco Wholesale is growing faster (+11% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Costco Wholesale or Target?
Target is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 4.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-K filed Oct 7, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.