TGT

Target's  (NYSE: TGT | TGT Price Prediction) long-term prospects differ sharply from those of other large American retailers.

Target heads into Q2 earnings with rising estimates, an earnings-beat setup and stronger merchandising, though costs and tough comparisons remain key risks.

Both Target (NYSE:TGT | TGT Price Prediction) and Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) step into the earnings spotlight before the open on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, delivering the rare same-session read on the U.S.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Target Corporation's (NYSE: TGT) webcast of its second quarter earnings conference call. WHEN: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 7:00 a.m.

Target is due to report earnings Wednesday morning, with the retailer's stock seen potentially extending its recent rally following the results.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Target (TGT) have what it takes?

Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Discount Stores sector have probably already heard of Target (TGT) and Ross Stores (ROST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Some of the biggest of the big-box retailers report quarterly earnings this week.

Lowe's, TJX, Alibaba, and Toll Brothers will also report earnings. On the economic front, we'll see Fed minutes, housing-market data, and readings on manufacturing and services activity.

The Q2 earnings season is winding down, but many retail companies, including Walmart, have still yet to report. It and other big-box retailers have faced a difficult operating environment, with elevated fuel costs adding to consumers' financial burdens and increasing retailers' expenses.