According to a recent analyst note obtained by MarketWatch, BofA analysts state that because of its high import exposure, Target will need to increase its prices to twice the rate of Walmart ( WMT) , its top rival, to weather the impact of tariffs.

Analysts expect Walmart to report a nearly 4% rise in second-quarter revenue, and over 10% growth in adjusted earnings per share (EPS), according to estimates from Koyfin. Walmart has surpassed earnings estimates in the last 11 quarters, according to Reuters/LSEG.

Target, which has about 1,980 U.S. stores, has been the focus of consumer boycotts since late January, when it joined rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

The news the retail industry has been anticipating for months was finally announced on Wednesday: Target CEO Brian Cornell is finally stepping down after 11 years at the helm and will be replaced by his operations chief Michael Fiddelke in February.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was back in the green again following choppy trading on Wednesday, with shares of Travelers Cos. Inc. and Walmart Inc. contributing the most to the index's rise. The Dow was up 83 points,

Either way, the sales and discounts at major retailers, including Walmart, will continue for a few more weeks. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. We've compiled a roundup of back-to-school deals from major retailers, from Target to ...

Executive Editor Brian Sozzi joins Ramzan Karmali on Market Sunrise to talk about the major earnings calls coming up this week, including Target (TGT), Home Depot (HD) and Walmart (WMT).

In 2025, Walmart has been a clear outperformer, up 12%, while Target has slumped 22%. Technicians tend not to believe too much in mean reversion, because once trends are in motion, they are more likely to remain in place rather than reverse. Expect this dynamic to continue.