Department store stocks

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.

How to buy department store stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these department store stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like KSS or DDS. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the retail industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of a department store company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the retail sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare department store stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the farm industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Kohls Corporation (KSS)

Kohls Corporation stock opened the day at $57.15 after a previous close of $57.22. The latest price was $56.88 (25 minute delay). Kohls Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD16 billion and employs 110,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $9,337,384,960
• P/E ratio: 43.3617
• PEG ratio: 20.277

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2. Dillards (DDS)

Dillards stock opened the day at $86.69 after a previous close of $85.57. The latest price was $86.10 (25 minute delay). Dillards is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.4 billion.

• Market capitalization: $2,117,981,824
• P/E ratio: 6.7306
• PEG ratio: -1.28

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3. Macys (M)

Macys stock opened the day at $15.97 after a previous close of $15.99. The latest price was $16.67 (25 minute delay). Macys is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$18.1 billion and employs 75,711 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,108,994,048
• P/E ratio: 3.2376
• PEG ratio: 0.9128

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4. Nordstrom (JWN)

Nordstrom stock opened the day at $34.78 after a previous close of $34.80. The latest price was $36.86 (25 minute delay). Nordstrom is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$10.7 billion and employs 62,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,673,409,024
• P/E ratio: 5.9057
• PEG ratio: 2.0461

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5. Walmart (WMT)

Walmart stock opened the day at $140.55 after a previous close of $140.79. The latest price was $141.16 (25 minute delay). Walmart is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$559.2 billion and employs 2,300,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $396,530,778,112
• P/E ratio: 29.6337
• PEG ratio: 4.4547

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6. Burlington Stores (BURL)

Burlington Stores stock opened the day at $294.66 after a previous close of $293.38. The latest price was $301.70 (25 minute delay). Burlington Stores is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.8 billion and employs 14,533 staff.

• Market capitalization: $21,717,037,056
• P/E ratio: 289.2537
• PEG ratio: 3.7833

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7. Target Corporation (TGT)

Target Corporation stock opened the day at $207.24 after a previous close of $207.27. The latest price was $206.77 (25 minute delay). Target Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$93.6 billion and employs 409,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $104,242,651,136
• P/E ratio: 24.1972
• PEG ratio: 3.2333

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in department store stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — department store stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the retail industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.