Why Amazon, Walmart, and Target Stocks Dropped More Than 10% in March

Core Insights - The stocks of Amazon, Walmart, and Target fell over 10% last month due to market concerns over tariff discussions, with the S&P 500 dropping 5% in March [1][2] - Target experienced the largest decline at 16%, struggling with decreased discretionary spending and profitability, while Amazon and Walmart, despite their declines, have other business segments that may mitigate tariff impacts [3][4] Company Performance - Target's comparable sales increased by 1% in fiscal 2025, but its earnings per share (EPS) dropped by 19%, indicating ongoing challenges in generating sales and profitability [3] - Amazon's sales growth was driven by a 19% increase in AWS sales, contributing to an overall company sales growth of 11% [4] - Walmart's sales increased by 5.1% in fiscal 2025, with EPS up 13%, benefiting from its strong grocery segment and e-commerce growth [5] Investment Opportunities - All three companies are viewed as potential additions to investment portfolios, with Amazon offering exposure to AI and e-commerce, Walmart as a solid value play, and Target as a turnaround opportunity [6] - Currently, Amazon and Target stocks are trading at discounts to their average P/E ratios, while Walmart is not considered cheap by its historical standards [7] Market Outlook - Despite short-term disturbances due to economic volatility, all companies are expected to absorb tariff impacts and potentially rebound strongly in the long term [8][9]