AI-assembled from public SEC filings
Warehouse and discount retail peer review
Descriptive comparison assembled from public SEC filings and verified companyfacts.
This feature-specific review is assembled from a frozen evidence pack of public SEC filing quotes and verified SEC companyfacts numbers. It is descriptive only and makes no judgment about which company is better. It is not a rating, recommendation, endorsement, forecast, or investment advice. Figures are as of their cited filing dates.
Methodology
The pilot starts from public SEC SIC 5331 and keeps companies whose public filing descriptions and company pages indicate warehouse club, mass-merchandise, dollar-store, variety-store, discount, or closeout retail business models. No proprietary index membership is published.
Verified Quantitative Matrix
Numbers are templated from frozen SEC companyfacts-derived facts already verified by grepcent. Fiscal periods and filing dates are shown in each cell; code-computed comparisons below only use calendar-aligned periods.
| Metric | COST | WMT | TGT | BJ | DG | DLTR | FIVE | OLLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 275,235,000,000 source · NUM_COST_REVENUE_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 713,163,000,000 source · NUM_WMT_REVENUE_FY2026 | 104,780,000,000 source · NUM_TGT_REVENUE_FY2026 | 21,457,274,000 source · NUM_BJ_REVENUE_FY2026 | 42,724,369,000 source · NUM_DG_REVENUE_FY2026 | 19,411,800,000 source · NUM_DLTR_REVENUE_FY2026 | 4,764,147,000 source · NUM_FIVE_REVENUE_FY2026 | 2,649,198,000 source · NUM_OLLI_REVENUE_FY2026 |
| Net margin | 2.94% source · NUM_COST_NET_MARGIN_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 3.07% source · NUM_WMT_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 | 3.54% source · NUM_TGT_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 | 2.70% source · NUM_BJ_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 | 3.54% source · NUM_DG_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 | 6.61% source · NUM_DLTR_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 | 7.53% source · NUM_FIVE_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 | 9.08% source · NUM_OLLI_NET_MARGIN_FY2026 |
| Operating margin | 3.77% source · NUM_COST_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 4.18% source · NUM_WMT_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 | 4.88% source · NUM_TGT_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 | 3.81% source · NUM_BJ_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 | 5.16% source · NUM_DG_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 | 8.52% source · NUM_DLTR_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 | 9.60% source · NUM_FIVE_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 | 11.24% source · NUM_OLLI_OPERATING_MARGIN_FY2026 |
| Free cash flow | 7,837,000,000 source · NUM_COST_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 14,923,000,000 source · NUM_WMT_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 | 2,835,000,000 source · NUM_TGT_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 | 328,008,000 source · NUM_BJ_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 | 2,393,338,000 source · NUM_DG_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 | 1,056,700,000 source · NUM_DLTR_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 | 411,687,000 source · NUM_FIVE_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 | 194,660,000 source · NUM_OLLI_FREE_CASH_FLOW_FY2026 |
| Capital expenditures | 5,498,000,000 source · NUM_COST_CAPEX_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 26,642,000,000 source · NUM_WMT_CAPEX_FY2026 | 3,727,000,000 source · NUM_TGT_CAPEX_FY2026 | 702,048,000 source · NUM_BJ_CAPEX_FY2026 | 1,241,162,000 source · NUM_DG_CAPEX_FY2026 | 1,134,000,000 source · NUM_DLTR_CAPEX_FY2026 | 174,741,000 source · NUM_FIVE_CAPEX_FY2026 | 101,879,000 source · NUM_OLLI_CAPEX_FY2026 |
| Dividends paid | 2,183,000,000 source · NUM_COST_DIVIDENDS_PAID_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 7,507,000,000 source · NUM_WMT_DIVIDENDS_PAID_FY2026 | 2,053,000,000 source · NUM_TGT_DIVIDENDS_PAID_FY2026 | 25,000 source · NUM_BJ_DIVIDENDS_PAID_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q1; row majority 2026-Q1. | 519,510,000 source · NUM_DG_DIVIDENDS_PAID_FY2026 | Not available. | Not available. | Not available. |
| Share buybacks | 903,000,000 source · NUM_COST_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 8,088,000,000 source · NUM_WMT_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2026 | 408,000,000 source · NUM_TGT_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2026 | 286,787,000 source · NUM_BJ_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2026 | Not available. | 1,548,000,000 source · NUM_DLTR_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2026 | 0.00 source · NUM_FIVE_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2026 | 73,847,000 source · NUM_OLLI_SHARE_BUYBACKS_FY2026 |
| Assets | 77,099,000,000 source · NUM_COST_ASSETS_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | 284,668,000,000 source · NUM_WMT_ASSETS_FY2026 | 59,490,000,000 source · NUM_TGT_ASSETS_FY2026 | 7,510,475,000 source · NUM_BJ_ASSETS_FY2026 | 30,963,730,000 source · NUM_DG_ASSETS_FY2026 | 13,466,200,000 source · NUM_DLTR_ASSETS_FY2026 | 4,937,019,000 source · NUM_FIVE_ASSETS_FY2026 | 2,954,953,000 source · NUM_OLLI_ASSETS_FY2026 |
| Liabilities / equity | 1.64 source · NUM_COST_LIABILITIES_TO_EQUITY_FY2025 Non-aligned period: 2025-Q3; row majority 2026-Q1. | Not available. | Not available. | 2.42 source · NUM_BJ_LIABILITIES_TO_EQUITY_FY2026 | 2.64 source · NUM_DG_LIABILITIES_TO_EQUITY_FY2026 | 2.59 source · NUM_DLTR_LIABILITIES_TO_EQUITY_FY2026 | 1.25 source · NUM_FIVE_LIABILITIES_TO_EQUITY_FY2026 | 0.57 source · NUM_OLLI_LIABILITIES_TO_EQUITY_FY2026 |
Code-computed comparisons
- Latest reported revenue range: range endpoints are OLLI (2,649,198,000) and WMT (713,163,000,000).
- Reported net margin range: range endpoints are BJ (2.70%) and OLLI (9.08%).
Narrative Matrix
| Dimension | COST | WMT | TGT | BJ | DG | DLTR | FIVE | OLLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business model | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | In its latest annual MD&A, DG describes this business model item. [FACT:Q_DG_BUSINESS_MODEL_1] We are the largest discount retailer in the United States by number of stores, with 20,959 stores located in 48 U.S. states and Mexico as of February 27, 2026, with the greatest concentration of stores in the southern, southwestern, midwestern and eastern United States. company page · source filing · fact Q_DG_BUSINESS_MODEL_1 · filed 2026-03-20 | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | In its latest annual MD&A, FIVE describes this business model item. [FACT:Q_FIVE_BUSINESS_MODEL_1] (collectively referred to herein with its wholly owned subsidiaries as "we," "us," or "our") is a rapidly growing specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of us. company page · source filing · fact Q_FIVE_BUSINESS_MODEL_1 · filed 2026-03-19 | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. |
| Geographic and customer exposure | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. |
| Capital allocation | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. |
| Stated strategy in filings | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | In its latest annual MD&A, WMT describes this stated strategy in filings item. [FACT:Q_WMT_STATED_STRATEGY_1] This includes increasing comparable store and club sales through increasing membership at Sam's Club U.S. and through Walmart+, accelerating eCommerce sales growth and expansion of omnichannel initiatives that complement our strategy. company page · source filing · fact Q_WMT_STATED_STRATEGY_1 · filed 2026-03-13 | In its latest annual MD&A, TGT describes this stated strategy in filings item. [FACT:Q_TGT_STATED_STRATEGY_1] Against this backdrop, we took decisive actions to strengthen our business and position Target for long-term growth with a clear strategic focus around four priorities: leading with merchandising authority; elevating the guest experience; accelerating technology; and strengthening team and communities. company page · source filing · fact Q_TGT_STATED_STRATEGY_1 · filed 2026-03-11 | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | In its latest annual MD&A, OLLI describes this stated strategy in filings item. [FACT:Q_OLLI_STATED_STRATEGY_1] Since the founding of Ollie’s in 1982, our principal growth strategy has been the opening of new stores. company page · source filing · fact Q_OLLI_STATED_STRATEGY_1 · filed 2026-03-19 |
| Idiosyncratic risks in filings | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. |
| Recent narrative change | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. | Quarantined: no direct dimension-relevant quote survived the gate. |
Gate summary
Quarantined quantitative rows
- No quantitative metric rows quarantined.
Quarantined dimensions
- geographic_customer_exposure: No verified cells survived the gate.
- capital_allocation: No verified cells survived the gate.
- idiosyncratic_risks: No verified cells survived the gate.
- recent_narrative_change: No verified cells survived the gate.
Quarantined cells
- COST / business_model: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- WMT / business_model: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- TGT / business_model: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- BJ / business_model: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- DLTR / business_model: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- OLLI / business_model: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- COST / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- WMT / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- TGT / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- BJ / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- DG / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- DLTR / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- FIVE / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- OLLI / geographic_customer_exposure: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- COST / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- WMT / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- TGT / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- BJ / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- DG / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- DLTR / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- FIVE / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- OLLI / capital_allocation: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- COST / stated_strategy: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.
- BJ / stated_strategy: No direct dimension-relevant quote survived the evidence gate.