Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net earnings (loss)1 | ÷ | Sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2024 | 3.91% | = | 100 | × | 4,138) | ÷ | 105,803) |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 2.58% | = | 100 | × | 2,780) | ÷ | 107,588) |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 6.64% | = | 100 | × | 6,946) | ÷ | 104,611) |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 4.73% | = | 100 | × | 4,368) | ÷ | 92,400) |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | = | 100 | × | 3,281) | ÷ | 77,130) |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | = | 100 | × | 2,937) | ÷ | 74,433) |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | = | 100 | × | 2,934) | ÷ | 71,879) |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | = | 100 | × | 2,737) | ÷ | 69,495) |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | = | 100 | × | 3,363) | ÷ | 73,785) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | = | 100 | × | (1,636) | ÷ | 72,618) |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,971) | ÷ | 72,596) |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | = | 100 | × | 2,999) | ÷ | 71,960) |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | = | 100 | × | 2,929) | ÷ | 68,466) |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | = | 100 | × | 2,920) | ÷ | 65,786) |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | = | 100 | × | 2,488) | ÷ | 63,435) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | = | 100 | × | 2,214) | ÷ | 62,884) |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | = | 100 | × | 2,849) | ÷ | 61,471) |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | = | 100 | × | 2,787) | ÷ | 57,878) |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | = | 100 | × | 2,408) | ÷ | 51,271) |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | = | 100 | × | 3,198) | ÷ | 45,682) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Target Corp. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2024 | 3.91% | 2.95% | 2.41% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 2.58% | 2.65% | 1.93% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 6.64% | 2.62% | 2.41% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 4.73% | 2.61% | 2.43% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | 2.45% | 2.86% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | 2.45% | 1.31% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | 2.26% | 1.99% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | 2.12% | 2.83% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | 2.02% | 3.07% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | 2.09% | 3.39% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | 1.87% | 3.39% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | 1.98% | 3.65% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | 1.76% | 3.54% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | 1.68% | 3.91% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | 1.71% | 3.54% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | 1.55% | 3.34% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | 1.81% | 3.40% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | 1.72% | 3.27% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | 1.87% | 3.59% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | 2.05% | 3.60% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2024 | 3.91% | — |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 2.58% | 2.18% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 6.64% | 2.96% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 4.73% | 2.73% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | 2.92% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | 1.81% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | 2.26% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | 2.82% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | 3.05% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | 2.56% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | 3.06% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | 3.44% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | 3.34% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | 3.63% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | 3.33% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | 3.13% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | 3.33% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | 3.25% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | 3.49% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | 3.80% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2024 | 3.91% | — |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 2.58% | 5.78% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 6.64% | 6.41% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 4.73% | 6.06% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | 6.32% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | 4.09% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | 6.44% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | 6.34% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | 7.29% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | 5.42% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | 6.39% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | 6.91% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | 6.87% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | 7.24% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | 7.83% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | 7.13% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | 7.28% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | 6.85% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | 7.09% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | 6.94% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).