Well, there is no definitive proof that Walmart is cheaper than Target in all aspects. Some products of Walmart are cheaper than Target’s, similarly, some products of Target are also cheaper than Walmart’s. For example, baby formula and diapers are cheaper at Target than at Walmart. On the other hand, hair products and makeup products are cheaper at Walmart.
Key Takeaways
- Walmart is USA’s largest and Target is USA’s 7th largest retail and wholesale company
- Walmart has 10,500 stores in the USA while Target has more than 2,000 stores throughout the USA
- Target (1902) is the oldest company than Walmart (1962)
- Walmart is cheaper than Target
- Products like baby formula, diapers, household items, pet supplies, etc. are cheaper at Target
- Products like grocery items, medicine, tampons, feminine supplies, beauty items, toys, etc. are cheaper at Walmart
Company Overview: Walmart
Founded by Sam Walton, Walmart is America’s largest retail and wholesale company that operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. Walmart is conducting business in 24 countries both online and offline. Walmart has 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners and they have more than 2.3 million associates around the world. In the USA and Canada, this company operates under the name of Walmart while in Mexico works under the name of Walmart de México y Centroamérica. Walmart also operates business in India under the name Flipkart Wholesale. Walmart also has business operations in Chile, South Africa, Brazil, etc.
Company Information
| Company Name | Walmart Inc. |
| Country | The U.S. |
| Headquarters | Bentonville, Arkansas |
| Industry | Retail |
| Address | 702 S.W. 8th St. Bentonville, Arkansas, AK 72716 |
| Company Type | Public |
| Ticker | WMT |
| Revenues ($B) | 572.8 |
| Market Value ($B) | $343.65 |
| Employees | 2,300,000 |
Company Overview: Target
Target is a very popular American general merchandise retailer and big box department store chain. Target was founded on June 24, 1902, by George Dayton. This company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States and it is USA’s one of the oldest retail and wholesale companies. Target sells high-quality products and on-trend merchandise at discounted prices. Target has more than 2,000 stores throughout the USA and it is the 7th largest retailer in the United States! Moreover, Target also ranked 37 on the 2020 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations by total revenue!
Company Information
| Company Name | Target Corporation |
| Country | USA |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Industry | Retail |
| Address | Target Plaza 1000 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Company Type | Public |
| Ticker | TGT |
| Revenues ($B) | $107.855B |
| Market Value ($B) | $73.95 Billion |
| Employees | 450,000 |
Price Comparison of various Target and Walmart Products
| Name of the Product | Target Price | Walmart Price | Which One is Cheaper? |
| Tide Original Liquid Laundry Detergent, 100 oz Downy April Fresh Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, 240 count Angel Soft Toilet Paper, 18 mega rolls Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 55, 3 oz OFF! Smooth & Dry Aerosol Twin Pack, 8 fl oz Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo, 20.1 fl oz Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Deodorant Stick, 3 oz Secret pH Balanced Powder Fresh Solid Antiperspirant 5.2 oz Crest 3D White, Whitening Toothpaste Radiant Mint, Pack of 3 Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash Oral Care 1.5 L Philips Sonicare Essence Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush Olay Moisturizing Face Lotion for Sensitive Skin, 6.0 fl oz Opti-Free Pure Moist Contact Solution, 20 fl oz Windex Original Glass Cleaner Spray, 26 fl oz Febreze Fabric Refresher with Gain Original, 27 oz Pledge Multi Surface Antibacterial Everyday Cleaner, 9.7 oz Shark Navigator Freestyle Cordless Stick Vacuum Magic Bullet NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Keurig K-Select Single-Serve Coffee Brewer Energizer Max AAA Batteries, 4 count Larabar Fruit & Nut Food Bar, 5 count Oreo Cookies, Chocolate, 19.1 oz Coca-Cola, 12 fl oz, 12 count Folgers Gourmet Supreme Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 24.2 oz Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 oz Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips Party Size!, 15 oz. Rold Gold Tiny Twists Pretzels, 16 oz LEGO Creator Mighty Dinosaurs 31058 Monopoly Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon Pampers Swaddlers Size 1, 32 ct Pampers Cruisers Size 3, 140 ct Johnson’s Head-to-Toe Baby Wash, 27.1 oz Johnson’s Moisturizing Pink Baby Lotion 27.1 oz Similac Advance Infant Formula, 12.4 oz Whole Milk, 1 gal Eggs, 12 ct Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar Puffs, 6 pk Doritos, 9.25 oz Klondike Bars, 6 ct Pringles, 5.5 oz Cheetos Puffs, 8 oz Kind Bars, 12 ct Bounty Select-A-Size Triple Roll Paper Towels, 6 ct Charmin Ultra Soft Mega Roll Toilet Paper, 24 ct Glad Cling Wrap, price per sq ft Reynolds Cut-Rite Wax Paper, 75 sq ft Glad ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, 120 ct Puffs Plus Lotion Mega Cube Facial Tissue, 4 pk Downy Fabric Softener 164 oz Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets, per sheet Gain Flings Laundry Pacs, 42 ct Dreft Laundry Stain Remover, 24 oz Cesar Wholesome Bowls Wet Dog Food, 6 ct Greenies Pill Pockets Dog Treats, 30 ct Feline Greenies Cat Treats, 9.75 oz Blue Buffalo Wilderness Cat Food, 4 lb LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian LEGO Marvel Captain America and Hydra Face-Off Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Flip ‘n Pancakes Playset Claritin Reditabs, 30 ct Children’s Band-Aid Bandages, 20 ct Original Neosporin, 1 oz Tums, 72 ct Burt’s Bees Flavored Lip Balm, 4 ct Clear Blue Pregnancy Test, 2 ct First Response Pregnancy Test, 2 ct Always Xtra Protection Liners, 100 ct Tampax Pearl Regular, 50 ct Summer’s Eve, Ultra Feminine Deodorant Spray, 2 oz Olay Body Wash, 22 oz Aveeno Body Wash, 33 oz Old Spice Body Wash, 30 oz Women’s Dove Advanced Care Deodorant, 2.6 oz SoftSoap Hand Soap, 7.5 oz | $11.99 $9.29 $14.99 $7.99 $11.89 $4.99 $4.49 $4.99 $9.99 $6.59 $24.99 $9.49 $16.99 $3.29 $4.99 $4.69 $119.99 $79.99 $129.99 $4.49 $5.29 $3.69 $4.89 $7.49 $5.49 $4.79 $2.99 $11.99 $13.49 $99.99 $9.11 $40.84 $7.12 $6.07 $17.00 $3.79 $2.08 $6.45 $3.79 $3.79 $1.80 $3.79 $13.96 $15.74 $24.94 $0.01 $1.74 $18.94 $6.44 $12.94 $0.04 $12.94 $3.94 $14.94 $7.94 $8.44 $18.94 $79.94 $9.94 $7.94 $19.94 $3.24 $6.94 $4.24 $9.54 $7.94 $8.54 $5.74 $9.74 $2.94 $6.44 $9.94 $7.94 $5.94 $0.94 | $11.97 $8.94 $14.97 $7.97 $11.89 $4.97 $4.43 $4.97 $9.97 $6.57 $24.97 $9.49 $16.96 $3.12 $4.94 $4.48 $97.87 $79.00 $129.99 $4.11 $4.77 $3.56 $4.88 $7.48 $5.44 $3.98 $2.48 $11.99 $13.49 $119.90 $9.56 $43.97 $6.32 $6.32 $17.46 $4.07 $2.83 $6.58 $3.48 $3.74 $1.78 $3.48 $14.22 $15.74 $24.98 $0.01 $1.74 $18.56 $6.43 $12.97 $0.04 $12.97 $3.97 $14.88 $7.98 $8.48 $18.98 $63.99 $9.97 $7.99 $19.82 $3.27 $7.97 $4.22 $9.57 $7.83 $8.59 $5.72 $9.77 $2.98 $6.47 $9.97 $7.97 $6.12 $0.98 | Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart N/A Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart N/A Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart N/A Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart N/A N/A Target Target Target Walmart Target Target Target Target Target Walmart Walmart Walmart Walmart Target N/A Target N/A N/A Walmart Walmart Target N/A Target Target Walmart Target Target Target Walmart Target Target Walmart Target Target Walmart Target Walmart Target Walmart Target Target Target Target Target Target Target |
| Total: | $1,121.54 | $1,104.29 | Walmart |
Is Walmart Cheaper than Target?
Well, in the above table, I have compared 75 products of Target and Walmart. Among these products, the price of 9 items was the same for target and Walmart. On the other hand, the price of 37 products was cheaper at Walmart, and the price of 29 products was cheaper at Target. Now if you buy all 75 products from Target then it will cost you around $1,121.54. On the other hand, shopping for the same 75 products from Walmart will cost you $1,104.29. So, if you shop from Walmart then it will save you $17.25. Therefore, according to this analysis, Walmart is cheaper than Target.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walmart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Corporation
https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/couponing/targets-everyday-low-price-promise-vs-walmart
Last Updated on December 25, 2023 by Magalie D.
Magalie D. is a Diploma holder in Public Administration & Management from McGill University of Canada. She shares management tips here in MGTBlog when she has nothing to do and gets some free time after working in a multinational company at Toronto.
