Target Corporation (TGT)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol TGT
  • Rev/Share 232.3801
  • Book/Share 33.9199
  • PB 2.6085
  • Debt/Equity 1.3231
  • CurrentRatio 0.9902
  • ROIC 0.094

 

  • MktCap 40205236615.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.5763
  • PFCF 8.3622
  • PE 10.2401
  • Debt/Assets 0.3527
  • DivYield 0.0511
  • ROE 0.264

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • 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
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
Downgrade TGT Bernstein Market Perform Underperform -- $82 May 12, 2025
Downgrade TGT Goldman Buy Neutral -- $101 April 16, 2025

News

Target Corporation to Webcast 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
TGT
Published: November 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) webcast of its third quarter earnings conference call. WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 7:00 a.m.

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Target Vs. Walmart: Which is the Better Retail Stock Ahead of Q3 Results?
TGT, WMT
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

It's been hard to overlook Walmart's (WMT) steady growth, while Target's (TGT) cheaper valuation may still compel investors as a potential buy-the-dip target.

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Explaining the K-Shaped Economy: Inflation, FOMC & TGT Barometers
TGT
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Jim Bianco (@BiancoResearch) says inflation is a bigger problem for the economy instead of jobs. He explains how the "K-shaped economy" many experts have hinted toward is closely tied to rising inflation, using Target (TGT) as a barometer for his metrics.

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Empire State Manufacturing Index Rose More Than Expected
HD, NVDA, TGT, TJX, WMT
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

With the federal government having finally ended its shutdown last week, this week we can get back to the business of examining economic reports. Chief of these is expected to be the U.S. Employment Report due Thursday morning.

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Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Target Stock Before Q3 Earnings?
TGT
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

TGT's third-quarter outlook shows softer traffic, weaker sales and uncertain beat odds, even as its valuation sits well below industry peers.

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The K-Shaped Economy & Target: What Its Q3 Could Reveal About Consumers
TGT
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Target is rated a "Buy," supported by attractive valuation, strong free cash flow, and a robust 5% dividend yield. TGT faces challenges from a K-shaped economy, management transition, and fierce competition, but remains positioned between high- and low-end shoppers. Technical analysis highlights long-term support in the $85-$90 range and bullish RSI divergence, suggesting potential upside if support holds.

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Insights Into Target (TGT) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
TGT
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Target (TGT) for the quarter ended October 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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Target Brings AI Magic to Holiday Shopping for a Smarter Experience
TGT
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT's new AI-powered tools bring personalization, convenience and fun to the holiday shopping experience.

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Earnings Preview: Target (TGT) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
TGT
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Target (TGT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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TGT's Expanding Tech Initiatives Set Foundation for Long-Term Growth
TGT
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target's deep push into AI, automation and data modernization is powering faster operations and setting it up for lasting growth.

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Buy 3 Ideal Dividend Kings Of 24 'Safer' In November's 56
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Published: November 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The article reviews the November 2025 Dividend Kings, highlighting 56 stocks with long dividend growth records and recent changes to the list. Six Dividend Kings - MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, UBSI - are currently fairly priced, with annual dividends from $1,000 invested meeting or exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts suggest top-yielding Kings could deliver net gains of 18.55% to 101.43% by November 2026, with Stepan, H2O America, and National Fuel Gas among the top projections.

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3 Undervalued Dividend Kings to Buy on the Dip Right Now
BDX, HRL, TGT
Published: November 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend Kings are stocks that've had their dividend payouts raised for 50 consecutive years or more, such as Target (NYSE:TGT ), Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX ), and Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL ).

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Target Corporation (TGT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
TGT
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target (TGT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Target Is Acting Like A Company Preparing For Acquisition
TGT
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Target and Amazon each announced layoffs on the same day last week. Tuesday, October 28th, to be exact.

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Target vs. Build-A-Bear: Which Retail Stock Offers More Upside?
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Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT's AI-driven efficiency and digital gains give it an edge over BBW's record results amid retail headwinds.

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Top 2 Risk Off Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Month
KDP, TGT
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

As of Oct. 28, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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Friday's Final Takeaways: CPI Rally, Quantum Shake-Up & TGT Layoffs
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas help investors digest the CPI-induced rally that started Friday's trading session to the upside. On stock movers, they turn to the big week in quantum capped by AMD Inc. (AMD) and IBM Corp. (IBM) developments, along with Target's (TGT) corporate layoffs affecting 1,800 workers.

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Target is cutting 1,800 jobs in major restructuring
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corp. is eliminating about 8% of corporate roles in its first major restructuring in years, according to a memo viewed by Bloomberg News, as the retailer seeks to reduce complexity and regain its footing. The company is cutting 1,800 roles across various teams and seniority levels, according to the memo.

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Target to slash 1,800 corporate jobs to spur growth
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) late Thursday revealed that it is eliminating 1,800 jobs across its organization, representing about 8% of its corporate workforce. The layoffs, which are largest round at the retailer in a decade, are part of Target's efforts to streamline decision-making and speed up initiatives to rebuild its customer base.

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Target layoffs will hit 8% of global corporate workforce: Why the retailer is slashing jobs before the holidays
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Yesterday, Target Corporation announced news that no one wants to hear—especially just before the holidays.

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Target Restructures Workforce: Will the Bold Move Pay Off?
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

TGT plans to slash 1,800 corporate jobs to streamline operations and revive growth amid mounting retail competition.

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Investors Heavily Search Target Corporation (TGT): Here is What You Need to Know
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 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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Target Stock Moves Higher After Corporate Layoffs
TGT
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Struggling retail stock Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is trading up 1.2% to trade at $95.42, after the company announced plans to layoff 1,800 corporate employees, or 8% of its workforce.

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Target's $31B Owned Brands: The Quiet Engine Behind Its Revival?
TGT
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

TGT's $31B in-house brands fuel its design-led revival, driving value, style and margin growth amid retail challenges.

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Target: An Undervalued Dividend Stock, Soon-To-Be A Dividend King
TGT
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Target's 10-year dividend growth rate of 8.9% is very strong, especially for a mature retailer, but more recent dividend growth has reflected difficulties and been in a low-single-digit range. Target has a good financial position. The long-term debt/equity ratio is 1.0, while the interest coverage ratio is nearly 14. TGT stock is now trading hands for a lowly P/E ratio of 10.2. That's well below the stock's own five-year average P/E ratio of 16.8.

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Target vs. Walmart
TGT, WMT
Published: October 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Both Target (TGT 0.80%) and Walmart (WMT 1.26%) have been staples in the retail world for decades, having been around since 1902 and 1962, respectively. They have established, recognizable brands, and their businesses have stood the test of time.

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Target: The Forgotten Retailer That Is Worth A Second Look
TGT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Target (TGT) operates in a challenging gray area, lacking clear advantages over Walmart, Costco, or premium retailers. Despite recent struggles and market skepticism, TGT's long-term revenue growth, digital initiatives, and membership potential provide credible turnaround triggers. The new CEO's focus on merchandising, guest experience, and technology, alongside private label expansion and macro recovery, could drive margin and sales improvements.

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Target Accelerates Growth With AI-Driven Operational Transformation
TGT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT accelerates its AI-driven transformation, boosting efficiency, forecasting precision and digital growth momentum.

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Target's Valuation Is Compelling (Rating Upgrade)
TGT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

TGT is upgraded to a buy rating as Q2 results show signs of stabilization and improving fundamentals. Sales and EPS declines are slowing, with digital comparable sales growing and efficiency initiatives underway, despite ongoing margin pressure. TGT is investing heavily in store remodels and technology, prioritizing long-term growth over near-term shareholder returns like buybacks.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Target Corporation (TGT) is a Trending Stock
TGT
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target (TGT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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About Target Corporation (TGT)

  • IPO Date 1967-10-18
  • Website https://corporate.target.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • CEO Brian C. Cornell
  • 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.