Target Corporation (TGT)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol TGT
  • Rev/Share 231.6065
  • Book/Share 34.1131
  • PB 3.2495
  • Debt/Equity 1.2929
  • CurrentRatio 0.9746
  • ROIC 0.1009

 

  • MktCap 50370141011.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.6219
  • PFCF 16.7398
  • PE 13.3857
  • Debt/Assets 0.3341
  • DivYield 0.0408
  • ROE 0.2487

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade TGT Wolfe Research Underperform Peer Perform -- -- Jan. 27, 2026
Initiation TGT Deutsche Bank -- Hold -- -- Jan. 8, 2026
Initiation TGT BTIG Research -- Neutral -- -- Oct. 15, 2025
Reiterated TGT Truist -- Hold $102 $83 Oct. 2, 2025
Initiation TGT Wolfe Research -- Underperform -- $80 Sept. 18, 2025
Downgrade TGT BofA Securities Neutral Underperform -- $93 Aug. 15, 2025
Downgrade TGT Barclays Equal Weight Underweight -- $91 July 21, 2025
Downgrade TGT BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- $105 May 22, 2025
Downgrade TGT Telsey Advisory Group Outperform Market Perform -- $110 May 22, 2025
Reiterated TGT Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $145 $130 May 16, 2025

News

With New CEOs, Is Walmart or Target the Better Buy Going Forward?
TGT, WMT
Published: February 05, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

After gaining less than 4% in 2025 and finishing second-worst among the S&P 500's 11 sectors, consumer staples stocks are staging a comeback this year.

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How Is Target Navigating a Value-Focused Retail Landscape?
TGT
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT is adapting to a value-driven retail climate by prioritizing essentials, sharpening prices and expanding convenient fulfillment as shoppers stay selective.

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Target Celebrates 10th Year of 1 Million Volunteer Hours, Deepens Community Vitalization Efforts for 2026 as Part of Company's Longstanding Commitment to Communities
TGT
Published: February 04, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Target team members contributed 1 million volunteer hours to their communities in 2025, marking the 10th time the company has achieved this annual goal Target celebrates the milestone with a planned investment of $1 million to its Bullseye Builds with Community Program 2025 volunteer efforts reached communities in all 50 states, part of the company's year-round commitment that also includes giving 5% of company profits* to communities in products, cash and through the Target Foundation Company activates local resources in its home state to support community needs MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that …

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Target Is Under Pressure, Not Overvalued
TGT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Target Corporation remains a long-term 'Buy' despite recent underperformance and operational headwinds. Target trades at historically low valuation multiples, offers a 4.3% dividend yield, and maintains a 57-year dividend growth streak. Balance sheet leverage is elevated, but cash reserves and prudent capital allocation priorities support dividend safety for now.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Target Corporation (TGT) is a Trending Stock
TGT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Target (TGT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
M, TGT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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For the New Walmart and Target CEOs, It's 'Continuation' vs. 'Reinvention'
TGT, WMT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Target and Walmart have welcomed new CEOs—Michael Fiddelke and John Furner, respectively—at the massive retail companies. The leaders are stepping into different situations, with Target suffering from slower sales, and Walmart enjoying new customers.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
ANF, TGT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Target's problems go much deeper than the national economic blackout brewing in its backyard
TGT
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.

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Retail Media & Marketplace Tech Unlock Profit Streams for Target
TGT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT is leaning on Roundel and Target Plus to unlock high-margin growth as retail media and marketplace tech offset sales pressure.

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5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Watch Amid Steady Start to Q4 Earnings Season
ABM, AN, AVT, CAH, TGT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As inflation cools and Q4 earnings season shows strength, brokers back stocks like CAH, AN, TGT, AVT and ABM for potential upside.

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10 Highest Rated Dividend Kings For Generations Of Income
ABBV, ABM, ABT, ADM, BDX, BKH, KMB, KO, MO, NWN, PG, PPG, SPGI, SWK, TGT, WMT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

My top 10 Dividend Kings list prioritizes reliability, dividend safety, and attractive valuation for long-term, generational income. Selection criteria include payout ratios under 70%, strong dividend safety/growth grades, and favorable Quant, SA, and Wall Street ratings. ABM Industries leads with a low 31% payout ratio, 2.5% yield, B- safety/growth, and an A- valuation grade despite a Hold Quant rating.

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WMT vs. TGT: Which Retail Stock Shows More Strength in Today's Market?
TGT, WMT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart and Target navigate cautious consumer spending with tech upgrades, omnichannel growth and strategic shifts.

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Target's incoming CEO calls Minneapolis violence 'incredibly painful,' does not mention Trump or shootings by federal agents
TGT
Published: January 26, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Target's incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke sent a message to employees on Monday after the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in the company's hometown of Minneapolis. "The violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful," he said in the video message.

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Is Trending Stock Target Corporation (TGT) a Buy Now?
TGT
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target (TGT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2026: Part 9
GWW, TGT, TTD, UFPT, USAC, VZ, WLDN, WMB, WVE
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 9 of this series includes Target Corp., The Trade Desk, UFP Technologies, Verizon, and Williams Companies.

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Target Eyes FY26 as Turning Point on Investments in Tech & Remodels
TGT
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT is targeting FY26 as a turnaround year, lifting capex to $5B to upgrade tech, remodel stores and reset key categories.

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Target Jumps 22% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?
TGT
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT climbs 22% in three months, but slower demand and uneven store traffic keep the company's outlook mixed.

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Can AI-Driven Trend Forecasting Restore Target's Merchandising Edge?
TGT
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT is betting on GenAI tools like Trend Brain to sharpen cultural insight, speed merchandising decisions and reignite discretionary growth.

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Target Corporation (TGT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
TGT
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Target (TGT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Prudent Capital Allocation Strengthens TGT's Long-Term Growth Playbook
TGT
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target's careful mix of cash flow discipline, rising capex and steady shareholder returns underpins its long-term growth strategy.

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5 Best Passive Income Dividend Kings With Yields Up to 7% to Buy in 2026
KMB, MO, SWK, TGT, UVV
Published: January 05, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason. They provide a steady income stream and offer a promising avenue for total return.

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Bullseye Bounce: Toms Capital Takes a Stake in Target
TGT
Published: January 01, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

Wall Street is always on the hunt for a specific type of story: the turnaround play. These are companies with household names and strong foundations that have temporarily fallen out of favor with the stock market.

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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
ABBV, ABT, ADM, ADP, AFL, ALB, AMCR, AOS, APD, ATO, BDX, BEN, BRO, CAH, CAT, CB, CHD, CHRW, CINF, CL, CLX, CTAS, CVX, DOV, ECL, BF-A, BF-B, ED, EMR, ERIE, ES, ESS, EXPD, FAST, FDS, FRT, GD, GPC, GWW, HRL, IBM, ITW, JNJ, KMB, KO, KVUE, LIN, LOW, MCD, MDT, MKC, NDSN, NEE, NOBL, NUE, O, PEP, PG, PNR, PPG, ROP, SHW, SJM, SPGI, SPY, SWK, SYY, TGT, TROW, WMT, WST, XOM
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.

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Can OpenAI-led Conversational Commerce Drive TGT's Next Growth Wave?
TGT
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

OpenAI-powered conversational shopping could become Target's next growth lever, reshaping how guests discover, buy and fulfill orders digitally.

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WMT & TGT Holiday Retail Test, A.I. Acceleration's Sales Impact
TGT, WMT
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Tsvetta Kaleynska takes a broad look at the retail space and the impacts A.I. has on profits and consumer favorability.

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Target Corporation (TGT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
TGT
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Target (TGT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Target's Stock Hasn't Had a Great Year. Here's Why It's Jumping Today
TGT
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

We might not know how Target's sales were this Christmas yet, but its shares are getting a holiday-week bump.

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Target vs. Costco: Which Discount Retail Stock Offers More Upside Now?
COST, TGT
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

COST's resilient membership model and digital momentum stack up against TGT's AI push and margin reset in the battle for retail upside.

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Target's beaten-down stock gets a lift after report of ‘significant investment' from Toms Capital
TGT
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

As shoppers dealing with higher living costs continue to seek out bargains, Target has struggled to compete with Walmart.

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About Target Corporation (TGT)

  • IPO Date 1967-10-18
  • Website https://corporate.target.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • CEO James Lee
  • Employees 440000

Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers food assortments, including perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items; apparel, accessories, home décor products, electronics, toys, seasonal offerings, food, and other merchandise; and beauty and household essentials. It also provides in-store amenities, such as Target Café, Target Optical, Starbucks, and other food service offerings. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. As of March 09, 2022, the company operated approximately 2,000 stores. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.