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Discount stores stocks

Ready to invest in the retail industry? Consider these 11 stocks.

The best discount stores 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.

11 discount stores stocks to watch

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

  1. Big Lots (BIG)
  2. Five Below (FIVE)
  3. Dollar General Corporation (DG)
  4. Dollar Tree (DLTR)
  5. PriceSmart (PSMT)
  6. Burlington Stores (BURL)
  7. Grocery Outlet Holding (GO)
  8. Walmart (WMT)
  9. Costco Wholesale (COST)
  10. Ross Stores (ROST)
  11. Ollies Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI)

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Take a deeper dive into discount stores stocks

If you're interested in investing in the retail industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

1. Big Lots (BIG)

Big Lots, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a home discount retailer in the United States. The company offers products under various merchandising categories, such as furniture category that includes upholstery, mattresses, case goods, and ready-to-assemble departments; seasonal category, which comprises patio furniture, gazebos, Christmas trim, and other holiday departments; soft home category that consists of fashion and utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, home organization, area rugs, home décor, and frames departments; and food category that includes beverage and grocery, candy and snacks, specialty foods, and pet departments.

Big Lots stock opened the day at $12.23 after a previous close of $12.15. The latest price was $11.24 (25-minute delay). Big Lots is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD5.5 billion.

  • Market capitalization: $371,253,088
  • PEG ratio: 0.88

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2. Five Below (FIVE)

Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. It offers accessories, including socks, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hair accessories, athletic tops and bottoms, and t-shirts, as well as nail polishes, lip glosses, fragrances, and branded cosmetics; and items used to complete and personalize living space, such as glitter lamps, posters, frames, fleece blankets, plush items, pillows, candles, incense, lighting, novelty décor, accent furniture, and related items, as well as provides storage options for the customers room.

Five Below stock opened the day at $195.14 after a previous close of $193.40. The latest price was $196.75 (25-minute delay). Five Below is listed on the NASDAQ and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.1 billion.

  • Market capitalization: $10,736,349,184
  • P/E ratio: 47.1707
  • PEG ratio: 1.4248

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3. Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products.

Dollar General Corporation stock opened the day at $208.73 after a previous close of $208.83. The latest price was $210.00 (25-minute delay). Dollar General Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$36.3 billion and employs 163,000 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $48,864,555,008
  • P/E ratio: 21.3855
  • PEG ratio: 1.7728

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4. Dollar Tree (DLTR)

Dollar Tree, Inc. operates discount variety retail stores. The company operates in two segments, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.

Dollar Tree stock opened the day at $137.14 after a previous close of $137.15. The latest price was $140.40 (25-minute delay). Dollar Tree is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$28.3 billion and employs 65,025 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $31,040,499,712
  • P/E ratio: 19.2205
  • PEG ratio: 1.064

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5. PriceSmart (PSMT)

PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U. S. style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia.

PriceSmart stock opened the day at $68.98 after a previous close of $68.45. The latest price was $69.53 (25-minute delay). PriceSmart is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.1 billion and employs 10,600 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $2,125,433,984
  • P/E ratio: 20.0146
  • PEG ratio: 1.94

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6. Burlington Stores (BURL)

Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby, home, and beauty products.

Burlington Stores stock opened the day at $211.59 after a previous close of $210.16. The latest price was $209.74 (25-minute delay). Burlington Stores is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.7 billion and employs 14,869 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $13,777,673,216
  • P/E ratio: 61.6424
  • PEG ratio: 3.9134

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7. Grocery Outlet Holding (GO)

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. engages in ownership and operation of a network of independently operated stores in the United States. The company's stores offer products in various categories, such as dairy and deli, produce, floral, and fresh meat and seafood products, as well as grocery, general merchandise, health and beauty care, frozen foods, and beer and wine.

Grocery Outlet Holding stock opened the day at $26.87 after a previous close of $26.91. The latest price was $27.01 (25-minute delay). Grocery Outlet Holding is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.6 billion and employs 864 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $2,677,510,144
  • P/E ratio: 41.5303

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8. Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U. S.

Walmart stock opened the day at $140.09 after a previous close of $139.40. The latest price was $140.43 (25-minute delay). Walmart is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$611.3 billion and employs 2,100,000 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $376,581,160,960
  • P/E ratio: 32.3991
  • PEG ratio: 3.8343

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9. Costco Wholesale (COST)

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products.

Costco Wholesale stock opened the day at $488.00 after a previous close of $487.05. The latest price was $487.36 (25-minute delay). Costco Wholesale is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$234.4 billion and employs 304,000 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $213,723,332,608
  • P/E ratio: 35.9642
  • PEG ratio: 3.4326

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10. Ross Stores (ROST)

Ross Stores, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brand names in the District of Columbia, and Guam. Its stores primarily offer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions.

Ross Stores stock opened the day at $102.74 after a previous close of $102.06. The latest price was $101.47 (25-minute delay). Ross Stores is listed on the NASDAQ and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$18.7 billion.

  • Market capitalization: $35,552,862,208
  • P/E ratio: 23.8981
  • PEG ratio: 2.5962

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11. Ollies Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI)

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. operates as a retailer of brand name merchandise in the United States. The company offers housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics; and other products, including hardware, candy, clothing, sporting goods, pet and lawn, and garden products.

Ollies Bargain Outlet Hldg stock opened the day at $52.21 after a previous close of $51.94. The latest price was $52.03 (25-minute delay). Ollies Bargain Outlet Hldg is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.8 billion and employs 4,700 staff.

  • Market capitalization: $3,200,951,808
  • P/E ratio: 34.9864
  • PEG ratio: 2.08

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How to buy discount stores stocks

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

  1. Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
  2. Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
  3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like BIG or FIVE.
  4. Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
  5. Choose an order type. Invest in the discount stores stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
  6. Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the retail industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.

Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in discount stores stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — discount stores 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.

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