When evaluating big-box retailers, Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) are usually the first two companies that come to mind. Over the past year, however, their underlying financial results ...

Walmart and Target are among America's most well-known household names. Both retail chains have made their name on competitive pricing and a wide range of products. For many, they're one-stop shops.

Walmart's underlying business is performing exceptionally well, featuring robust e-commerce growth. Target's top-line guidance calls for anemic growth. But management is aiming to reaccelerate sales.