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Target vs Dollar General: TGT and DG compared
Target is the larger company: $26.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $11.3B for Dollar General (Q2 FY27). Target is growing faster (+5% against +5% a year earlier). Target is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 6.8%.
Where the money goes: TGT and DG
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.
Dollar General (DG) · Q2 FY27
Dollar General, Q2 FY27: revenue $11.3B (+5% year over year), operating margin 6.8%, net earnings $550M, operating cash flow $781M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Target (TGT) | Dollar General (DG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $26.5B | $11.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +5% |
| Gross margin | — | 32.6% |
| Operating margin | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| Net earnings | $1.9B | $550M |
| Net margin | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $3.8B | $781M |
| Free cash flow | $2.4B | $374M |
| Market value | $72.1B | $30.6B |
| P/E | 16.4× | 17.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $164.53 | $141.52 |
Where the revenue comes from
Target
- Product: $25.9B (98%)
- Advertising revenue: $279M (1%)
- Other: $174M (1%)
- Credit card profit sharing: $139M (1%)
Dollar General
- Consumables: $9.3B (82%)
- Seasonal: $1.2B (11%)
- Home products: $537M (5%)
- Apparel: $303M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Target or Dollar General?
Target is the larger company: $26.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $11.3B for Dollar General (Q2 FY27).
Is Target or Dollar General growing faster?
Target is growing faster (+5% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Target or Dollar General?
Target is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 6.8%.
More: Target earnings · how Target makes money · Dollar General earnings · how Dollar General makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.