Peers · Consumer Defensive
TGT Alternatives
The closest TGT alternative is PG (2.60% yield, 7.5/10 safety), followed by KO and WMT. All 6 sit in the same consumer defensive sector as TGT (2.84% yield, 8.3/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to TGT in our universe is PG — nearly identical yield (2.60% vs 2.84% for TGT) and a 7.5/10 safety score compared to TGT's 8.3/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 0.77% to 5.69% and safety scores range from 4.7 to 8.8/10.
Switching from TGT to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether TGT dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches TGT on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from TGT |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG · The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.60% | 7.5/10 · Solid | 0.8 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| KO · The Coca-Cola Company | 2.21% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 0.63% yield gap (lower) |
| WMT · Walmart Inc. | 0.77% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 2.07% yield gap (lower) |
| PEP · PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.16% | 6.3/10 · Mixed | 2.0 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| MO · Altria Group, Inc. | 5.69% | 6.7/10 · Solid | 2.85% yield gap (higher) |
| CLX · The Clorox Company | 5.04% | 4.7/10 · Weak | 3.6 safety-score gap (riskier) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best TGT alternatives?
The closest TGT alternatives are PG, KO, WMT — all in the same consumer defensive sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. PG is the single closest match at 2.60% yield and 7.5/10 safety, versus 2.84% and 8.3/10 for TGT.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to TGT?
Yes — MO yields 5.69% versus TGT's 2.84%. Its safety score is 6.7/10 against TGT's 8.3/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to TGT?
We rank 6 similar stocks for TGT: PG, KO, WMT, PEP, MO, CLX. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks TGT on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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