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Target vs. Costco: Which Discount Retail Stock Offers More Upside Now?

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Target vs. Costco: Which Discount Retail Stock Offers More Upside Now? Target Corporation TGT and Costco Wholesale Corporation COST are two of the most prominent names in the U.S…

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On-shelf availability for key items improved more than 150 basis points year over year, reflecting stronger inventory forecasting and in-stock execution.
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Both Target and Costco currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Target's current fiscal-year EPS has declined 13 cents to $7.29 over the past 60 days.
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Target plans to increase capital expenditure 25% to $5 billion in fiscal 2026 to support store remodels, larger-format locations, expanded fulfillment and major floor-pad upgrades.
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AI-driven pharmacy inventory systems helped lift in-stock levels and supported solid growth in prescription volumes.
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Costco stands out as the stronger investment candidate, supported by its membership-based business model, high customer loyalty and consistent operational efficiency.
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Digital initiatives are helping the company better monetize its product mix, particularly in non-food and big-ticket categories, while still enhancing and not replacing the in-store shopping experience.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Costco's current fiscal-year EPS has moved upward by 12 cents to $20.09 over the past 60 days.
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