The best department store stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
The top retail stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.
Kohl's Corporation operates as an omnichannel retailer in the United States. It offers apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home products through its stores and website. The company provides its products primarily under the brand names of Apt.
Kohls Corporation stock opened the day at $6.36 after a previous close of $6.48. The latest price was $7.02 (25-minute delay). Kohls Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD16.2 billion and employs 87,000 staff.
Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores in the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern areas of the United States. The company offers fashion apparel for men, women, and children; accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and other consumer goods through dillards.
Dillards stock opened the day at $318.12 after a previous close of $321.78. The latest price was $314.94 (25-minute delay). Dillards is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.6 billion.
Macy's, Inc. , an omni-channel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile applications in the United States. It sells a range of merchandise, such as apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids; cosmetics; home furnishings; and other consumer goods under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury brands.
Macy’s stock opened the day at $10.98 after a previous close of $11.13. The latest price was $10.76 (25-minute delay). Macy’s is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$23 billion and employs 94,189 staff.
Nordstrom, Inc. operates as a fashion retailer in the United States. The company provides apparel, shoes, beauty, accessories, and home goods for women, men, young adults, and children.
Nordstrom stock opened the day at $23.90 after a previous close of $23.86. The latest price was $23.81 (25-minute delay). Nordstrom is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$15 billion and employs 55,000 staff.
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, eCommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U. S.
Walmart stock opened the day at $93.02 after a previous close of $93.22. The latest price was $92.41 (25-minute delay). Walmart is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$681 billion and employs 2,100,000 staff.
Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded merchandise in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company offers fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby and beauty merchandise products.
Burlington Stores stock opened the day at $224.30 after a previous close of $226.48. The latest price was $217.54 (25-minute delay). Burlington Stores is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$10.6 billion and employs 17,057 staff.
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. It also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies.
Target Corporation stock opened the day at $92.64 after a previous close of $93.11. The latest price was $93.78 (25-minute delay). Target Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$106.6 billion and employs 440,000 staff.
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