Target Corporation (TGT)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol TGT
  • Rev/Share 232.2779
  • Book/Share 33.905
  • PB 2.6238
  • Debt/Equity 1.2951
  • CurrentRatio 0.9902
  • ROIC 0.1057

 

  • MktCap 40423348206.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.5717
  • PFCF 8.4075
  • PE 10.3002
  • Debt/Assets 0.3452
  • DivYield 0.0506
  • ROE 0.264

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 4
  • 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
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
Initiation TGT Mizuho -- Neutral -- $92 April 11, 2025

News

7 Ideal "Safer" Dividend Buys From 61 September Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
BBVA, BMY, CMCSA, E, EPD, ET, MFC, MO, MPLX, MRK, OKE, PFE, TGT, TM, TTE, UPS, VZ, YRD
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The article analyzes Large Cap Value (GASV) stocks using YCharts' Value Score and the Ben Graham Formula to identify fair-priced, high-yield dividend opportunities. Seven of fourteen 'safer' lowest-priced GASV Dogs—ET, MPLX, YRD, VZ, BMY, BBVA, and MFC—are highlighted as buyable for September 2025. Top ten GASV stocks are projected by analysts to deliver average net gains of 26.84% by September 2026, with Energy Transfer (ET) leading at 35.43%.

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Target Corporation (TGT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
TGT
Published: September 30, 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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Dividend Growth Continues as 3 Big Stocks Raise Payouts
TGT, TMUS, TXN
Published: September 30, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Texas Instruments NASDAQ: TXN, T-Mobile US NASDAQ: TMUS, and Target NYSE: TGT are three big-name firms in the United States that are giving income investors something to cheer about. All three recently announced dividend increases, helping boost the yield shareholders can expect to receive.

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Target Heads to Hawkins: Retailer Reveals Plans to Be the Ultimate Fan Destination for Netflix's 'Stranger Things 5'
TGT
Published: September 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

More than 150 new 'Stranger Things'-inspired items arrive at Target starting in October including apparel, accessories, food and beverages, home, collectibles and more Target will debut a dedicated in-store and online shopping destination for fans, launching with 'Stranger Things', to explore must-haves in one easy-to-shop space Target's national marketing campaign will feature 'Stranger Things' talent with a throwback to 1980's nostalgia including in-store activations MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Netflix are partnering to celebrate the highly anticipated fifth and final season of "Stranger Things.

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Walmart vs. Target: Which Retail Stock Holds the Edge Now?
TGT, WMT
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

WMT and TGT highlight different fundamentals, with scale, digital growth, sales trends and valuation shaping their retail outlooks.

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Target Launches Record-Breaking Deals for Fall and Holiday Shoppers
TGT
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

TGT launches its biggest Circle Week yet with seven days of deep discounts, daily deals and exclusive perks from Oct. 5 to Oct.11.

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TGT Faces Earnings Pressure as Tariffs and Lower Spend Bite Margins
TGT
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Target posts mixed results in the fiscal second quarter as tariffs and cautious shoppers cut into margins, even as store traffic and digital demand improved.

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Why Is Target (TGT) Down 7.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
TGT
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Target (TGT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Target Corporation (TGT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
TGT
Published: September 19, 2025 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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Got $1,000? 2 Stocks to Buy Now While They're on Sale
LULU, TGT
Published: September 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

You don't have to bet the farm, back up the truck, or risk your life savings to start a meaningful stock investment. If all you can set aside for wealth-building right now is $1,000, that's enough to grab several shares of undervalued consumer goods titans Target (TGT 0.64%) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU -0.18%).

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Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
TGT
Published: September 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share.

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Could This Bear Market Buy Help You Become a Millionaire?
TGT
Published: September 16, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

As the S&P 500 index flirts with all-time highs, shares of Target (TGT 1.29%) have lost more than 40% of their value in the last year. While the broader market is clearly in a bull phase, this giant retailer is deep into its own personal bear market.

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Top 3 Defensive Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio In September
FLO, SFM, TGT
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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Can Target Convert Hardlines' Momentum Into Company-Wide Success?
TGT
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT's FUN 101 approach lifts Hardlines comps 5%, with trading cards and gaming fueling momentum for a wider merchandising revival.

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3 Dividend Bargains for September
KO, OXY, TGT
Published: September 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

One of the strongest ways to navigate an uncertain market is through dividend stocks.

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Should Investors Buy Target Stock at the Current Discounted Level?
TGT
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT battles falling sales and margin pressure, but digital growth, merchandising gains and tech investments offer bright spots.

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Is TGT's Operational Reset Laying the Foundation for Margin Recovery?
TGT
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target's inventory reset, shrink gains and cost discipline are building momentum for margin recovery in fiscal 2025.

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Dividend Kings: 2 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Of 56 September Dogs
ABM, ADM, ADP, BKH, CDUAF, CWT, FTS, GRC, HRL, HTO, KO, KVUE, MGEE, MO, MSEX, NFG, NWN, PPG, RLI, SCL, SWK, TGT, TR, UBSI, UVV
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Kings list now includes 56 stocks, but only a select few offer fair value and strong yields relative to share price. Five top-yielding Dividend Kings—UVV, CDUAF, NWN, UBSI, and KVUE—currently meet my ideal of annual dividends exceeding share price. Analyst targets suggest these top-yield Kings could deliver net gains of 16% to 75% by September 2026, with lower volatility than the market.

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Is Target's Digital Ecosystem Becoming a Major Profit Engine?
TGT
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT's digital sales jump 4.3% y/y as AI tools, convenience services and higher-margin streams fuel its evolving retail strategy.

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Retail Roundup: Key Winners and Losers After Q2 Earnings
HD, TGT, TJX
Published: August 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

The third week of August saw big-time earnings releases from some of the most important stocks in the retail industry. As these names operate in highly competitive parts of the economy, these earnings cycles often result in big winners and big losers.

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Target Corporation (TGT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
TGT
Published: August 25, 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 Picked A Safe CEO When It Needed A Transformational One
TGT
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Target's next CEO has been picked and it's no surprise. Target lifer Michael Fiddelke got the nod to replace Brian Cornell upon his retirement on Feb. 1, 2026.

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Tariffs aren't dealing a huge blow to big retailers and consumers — yet. Here are key earnings takeaways
HD, TGT, WMT
Published: August 22, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Consumer spending has largely stayed strong so far and the pinch from higher duties hasn't been as severe as some companies had feared. Scot Ciccarelli, a retail analyst for Truist, said retailers are raising prices "but not nearly to the degree that might have been expected in early April.

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Target shares tumble as sales fall and retailer picks new CEO
TGT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Target on Wednesday said that company veteran Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO at a critical point in its effort to break out of a sales slump and win back Wall Street's favor. Fiddelke, the company's 49-year-old chief operating officer and former chief financial officer, will succeed Brian Cornell effective Feb. 1.

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Can Target Regain Its Mojo?
TGT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Yesterday Target took the long overdue step--in my humble opinion--of making a CEO change, announcing that current head honcho Brian Cornell will retire next February and chief operating officer Michael Fiddelke will replace him. They also helped me notch an early win for one of my 2025 predictions.

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Big part of Target's problems are operational, says J Rogers Kniffen's Jan Kniffen
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jan Kniffen, J Rogers Kniffen Worldwide CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Target's new CEO, what to expect from Target and much more.

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Target's stock plunges 7% as new CEO pick disappoints Wall Street: ‘There won't be change when change is needed'
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

Michael Fiddelke, 49, currently Target's chief operating officer, will take the helm Feb. 1, 2026.

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Big box retail earnings breakdown: Target in turmoil
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: The Street
Sentiment: Negative

Christine Short, Head of Research at Wall Street Horizon, dives into what we learned from retailers last quarter.

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Target: Missing the Mark in 2025—Downtrend May Continue
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

While Target's NYSE: TGT FQ2 2026 results show some improvements, the company continues to lag its peers, lose market share, and contract its business. Moreover, the choice of the new CEO did not boost market optimism.

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Target's Digital Sales Gain as Traffic Wanes and CEO Departs
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

There was a lot to digest on Target's second-quarter 2025 earnings call Wednesday (Aug. 20), as the retail giant posted data that showed consumers pulling back. Same-store sales dipped year over year.

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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.