Walmart and Target sell many of the same products. They operate in nearly every US state. They’re both fighting for the same shopper’s dollar.
But they are not the same company, not even close.
This comparison breaks down exactly how these two retail giants stack up in 2025: store counts, geographic reach, revenue growth, operating hours, and more. All backed by fresh data.
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Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How many stores each retailer operates — and where
- Which states and cities each one dominates
- Revenue and market cap numbers updated through 2025
- A hidden operational edge most comparisons miss entirely
- Direct answers to the most-searched questions about both brands
Let’s get into it.
Walmart vs Target: Key Stats Compared
| Metric | Walmart | Target |
| Store Count | 4,593 | 1,995 |
| States Present | 52 | 51 |
| Cities Present | 2,643 | 1,313 |
| Avg. Daily Store Hours | 16.9 hours | 14.40 hours |
| Annual Revenue | $703.06B | $105.24B |
| Market Capitalization | $954.35B | $50.56B |
Sources: ScrapeHero Data Store; companiesmarketcap.com
How Do Walmart and Target Differ in Store Count and Locations?
This is where the gap between the two retailers becomes impossible to ignore.
How Many Walmart and Target Stores Are There in the US?
Walmart has 4,593 stores. Target has 1,995. That’s more than double.
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But the store count gap only tells part of the story. Look at how deep that reach goes:
- Walmart operates in 52 states and 2,643 cities
- Target covers 51 states and 1,313 cities
Walmart reaches twice as many cities, giving it a genuine presence in small towns and rural communities that Target might have never entered.
Which States Have the Most Walmart and Target Stores?
The top states reveal each retailer’s geographic priorities clearly.
| Rank | Top Walmart States | Stores | Top Target States | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | 509 | California | 321 |
| #2 | Florida | 341 | Texas | 159 |
| #3 | California | 271 | Florida | 135 |
| #4 | North Carolina | 192 | New York | 108 |
| #5 | Georgia | 184 | Illinois | 102 |
Table listing the states with the most number of Walmart and Target stores in the US.
Key takeaways:
- Texas alone accounts for 509 Walmart stores — more than the entire Target presence in California
- California is the only state where Target outnumbers Walmart (321 vs 271)
- Texas, Florida and California appear in the top 3 for both retailers
- Walmart’s top state (TX, 509) has 3x more stores than Target’s top state (CA, 321)
Here’s a question: Do you think having more stores would automatically make Walmart a favorite among customers?
Which Cities Have the Most Walmart and Target Stores?
Here’s how the two retailers look like at the city level:
Top Walmart cities:
- San Antonio — 28 stores
- Houston — 26 stores
- Jacksonville — 24 stores
- Orlando — 23 stores
- Las Vegas — 22 stores
Top Target cities:
- Chicago — 24 stores
- Los Angeles — 17 stores
- Houston — 16 stores
- New York — 14 stores
- Las Vegas, San Antonio, San Jose — 11 stores each
Which States Do Walmart and Target Each Dominate?
We compared store counts state by state to find out which retailer holds the advantage.
Here’s what the map tells us:
- Walmart dominates the overwhelming majority of US states
- Target leads in only 6 states: California, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Washington DC
- The states where Target leads are geographically scattered — there’s no single region where Target has a dominance cluster
- Walmart’s dominance is especially strong across the Midwest, South, and central states
How Do Walmart and Target Compare in Store Hours?
Here’s a data point that most Walmart vs Target comparisons completely miss.
Does Walmart Stay Open Longer Than Target?
Yes — by about 2.5 hours every single day.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Walmart average daily hours: 16.96 hrs
- Target average daily hours: 14.40 hrs
- Weekdays — Walmart: 16.96 hrs vs Target: 14.35 hrs
- Weekends — Walmart: 16.96 hrs vs Target: 14.52 hrs
A few things stand out from this data:
- Walmart’s hours are consistent — 16.96 hrs every day, weekday or weekend
- Target’s hours dip slightly on weekdays compared to weekends
- The states with the longest combined average store hours are Puerto Rico (17.00 hrs), Oklahoma (16.74 hrs), Mississippi (16.74 hrs), Arkansas (16.66 hrs), and Kentucky (16.66 hrs)
Which Retailer Generates More Revenue: Walmart or Target?
The revenue gap between Walmart and Target isn’t just large, it’s been widening consistently for five years.
Key observations from the data:
- Walmart grew revenue by $143.91B over five years
- Target’s revenue has been essentially flat since 2022 — peaking at $109.12B and declining slightly to $105.24B by 2025
- Walmart has recorded year-on-year growth every single year from 2020 to 2025
- Target has not crossed the $110B revenue mark in any year
Walmart vs Target: Final Verdict
The data tells a clear and consistent story across every metric we measured.
| Metric | Winner |
| Store Count | Walmart |
| City Presence | Walmart |
| State Dominance | Walmart |
| Daily Store Hours | Walmart |
| Annual Revenue | Walmart |
| Revenue Growth (2020–2025) | Walmart |
| Market Capitalization | Walmart |
Table showing the winner in the Walmart vs Target comparison across various metrics.
The numbers consistently point in one direction. Walmart operates more stores, reaches more cities, stays open longer, generates more revenue, and has grown that revenue every year from 2020 to 2025.
Target leads in 6 states. Walmart leads in the rest.
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Disclaimer: The data used in this report is sourced from publicly available information. This analysis has been produced independently by ScrapeHero and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in association with Walmart or Target. All brand names are the property of their respective owners.
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FAQ
Walmart operates 4,593 stores across the United States, spread across 52 states and 2,643 cities. This makes Walmart the largest retail chain in the US by store count, with a presence in more than twice as many cities as Target.
Target operates 1,995 stores across the United States, covering 51 states and 1,313 cities. While Target has a near-nationwide presence, its store count is less than half of Walmart’s.
Yes. Walmart has more than double the number of stores compared to Target in the US — 4,593 vs 1,995. Walmart also operates in twice as many cities, with a presence in 2,643 cities compared to Target’s 1,313, giving it a significantly wider geographic footprint across the country.
Walmart has a presence in 52 states across the US. This near-total national coverage includes not just major metropolitan areas but also smaller cities and towns, making Walmart accessible to a significantly broader portion of the American population compared to most other retailers.
Texas has the most Walmart stores of any US state, with 509 locations. Florida follows with 341 stores, and California comes third with 271.
California has the most Target stores of any US state, with 321 locations, making it the only state where Target outnumbers Walmart (321 vs 271). Texas follows with 159 stores, and Florida comes third with 135, rounding out Target’s top three states by store count.
