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 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 (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Target Corp. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | 5.53% | 2.45% | 6.17% | 10.20% | 5.93% | 7.84% | 2.86% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | 4.13% | 2.45% | 6.20% | 10.28% | 3.25% | 7.85% | 1.31% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | 4.33% | 2.26% | 6.56% | 8.55% | 5.02% | 7.27% | 1.99% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | 1.71% | 2.12% | 5.69% | 8.41% | 4.76% | 6.93% | 2.83% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | 1.74% | 2.02% | 5.72% | 7.92% | 4.31% | 7.36% | 3.07% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | 0.56% | 2.09% | 5.63% | 7.63% | 4.80% | 7.62% | 3.39% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | -0.27% | 1.87% | 5.86% | 6.83% | 4.28% | 7.79% | 3.39% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | 0.37% | 1.98% | 5.95% | 6.07% | 3.88% | 7.37% | 3.65% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | -0.06% | 1.76% | 5.18% | 5.52% | 3.66% | 6.45% | 3.54% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | 1.31% | 1.68% | 4.82% | 4.91% | 4.12% | 6.12% | 3.91% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | 3.37% | 1.71% | 2.88% | 4.02% | 3.78% | 5.98% | 3.54% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | 3.68% | 1.55% | — | 3.17% | 4.55% | 4.63% | 3.34% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | 3.37% | 1.81% | — | 5.68% | 5.82% | 4.14% | 3.40% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | 3.21% | 1.72% | — | 6.34% | 6.62% | 4.24% | 3.27% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | 1.77% | 1.87% | — | 7.16% | 6.41% | 4.30% | 3.59% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | 4.23% | 2.05% | — | 6.84% | 5.97% | 4.45% | 3.60% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).
Comparison to Sector (General Retailers)
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general retailers)
| Target Corp. | General Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | 4.58% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | 3.41% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | 3.62% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | 3.43% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | 3.57% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | 3.12% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | 3.32% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | 3.59% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | 3.41% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | 3.72% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | 3.49% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | 3.29% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | 3.80% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | 3.97% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | 4.22% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | 4.41% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Target Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 4.25% | 4.63% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 3.95% | 5.03% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 4.08% | 5.07% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 3.94% | 6.37% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 4.56% | 5.14% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -2.25% | 4.68% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 2.72% | 4.86% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 4.17% | 4.79% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 4.28% | 4.67% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 4.44% | 4.74% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 3.92% | 4.52% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 3.52% | 4.33% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 4.63% | 4.68% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 4.82% | 4.72% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 4.70% | 5.04% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7.00% | 4.84% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).