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 2.8627
  • Debt/Equity 0.3016
  • CurrentRatio 0.9902
  • ROIC 0.1057

 

  • MktCap 44100763960.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.5717
  • PFCF 9.1724
  • PE 11.238
  • Debt/Assets 0.0804
  • DivYield 0.0464
  • ROE 0.264

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade TGT BofA Securities Neutral Underperform -- $93 Aug. 15, 2025
Downgrade TGT Barclays Equal Weight Underweight -- $91 July 21, 2025
Downgrade TGT Telsey Advisory Group Outperform Market Perform -- $110 May 22, 2025
Downgrade TGT BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- $105 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
Downgrade TGT Robert W. Baird Outperform Neutral -- $110 April 7, 2025
Reiterated TGT Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $150 $145 March 5, 2025

News

Target Picked A Safe CEO When It Needed A Transformational One
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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
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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?
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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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Target is struggling. CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down in February
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.Minneapolis-based Target Corp. said Wednesday that Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, a 20-year company veteran, will succeed Cornell. Cornell will transition to be executive chair of the board.Cornell, 66, took the helm at Target in August 2014.

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Target Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Comparable Sales Decline Y/Y
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

TGT posts a Q2 revenue beat but an earnings miss, with comparable sales down and margins under pressure despite digital growth.

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Target Q2: Earnings Beat Overshadowed By CEO Transition
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Target Corporation's Q2 earnings beat estimates, but profitability remains under pressure with declining margins and net income down over 20%. TGT stock fell sharply due to disappointment over the internal CEO succession, raising doubts about the potential for a strategic turnaround. Bright spots include digital sales growth, strong seasonal merchandising, and expanding higher-margin revenue streams like advertising and marketplace.

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Why New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke Must Put The Fun In Fundamentals
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Target Corp. is entering one of the most critical chapters in its history, with long-serving insider Michael Fiddelke confirmed to take over as chief executive on Feb. 1 next year.

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3 Uncomfortable Questions For Target's New CEO
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

The impulsive reaction to Target's long-overdue CEO change is — what took so long?

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Top Stock Movers Now: Target, La-Z-Boy, Hormel Foods, and More
HRL, LZB, TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. equities were mostly in the red at midday, dragged for a second session by tech stocks, as well as a mixed bag of earnings news. The Nasdaq dropped 1%, the S&P 500 was down as well, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed.

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Target's Q2 Struggles Highlight Amazon, Walmart Competition
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corp TGT shares tanked in early trading on Wednesday, after the company on Tuesday reported its second-quarter results.

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US retailers split on holiday prospects amid consumer caution
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Mixed sales and profit forecasts from major U.S. retailers such as Target and Home Depot have prompted investors to question if this year's crucial holiday season will yield the windfall typically associated with a year-end shopping surge.

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Target CEO Shakeup May Breathe Fresh Life Into Target
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corporation's share price decline is driven more by political backlash than by poor fundamentals or business performance. New CEO Michael Fiddelke has an opportunity to reset relationships and potentially reverse the negative sentiment impacting the stock. Target's valuation is historically low, with fundamentals that suggest TGT stock is undervalued if leadership can re-engage lost customers.

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Rotation Continues on Big Morning for Retail Earnings
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Target (TGT) posted mixed Q2 results as it announced a CEO change; TJX, LOW and EL all beat on earnings.

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Target Corporation (TGT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian C. Cornell - Chairman of the Board & CEO James Lee - Executive VP & CFO John Hulbert - Vice President of Investor Relations Michael J.

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Put Traders Target Palantir Technologies Stock Selloff
PLTR, TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock was last seen down 7.5% at $145.98 and heading for its sixth-straight daily drop.

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TD Cowen's Oliver Chen: Target needs speed, innovation, & technology
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Oliver Chen, TD Cowen senior retail analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his reaction to Target's leadership change, expectations for the incoming CEO, and much more.

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Flickinger: Hold TJX for "15 Years," "Wouldn't Touch" TGT
TGT, TJX
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Burt Flickinger considers TJX Companies (TJX) an unstoppable company. He points to the company's latest earnings, miniscule debt, and management as reasons for it being "one of the best stocks for the next 15 years.

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The next Target CEO knows the retailer needs to do better. Here's his 3-part plan to get it back on track.
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Target said Wednesday that COO Michael Fiddelke will take over as CEO of the retailer in February. Fiddelke spent the past quarter leading a new acceleration effort to return the company to growth.

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2 Retail Stocks With Opposing Post-Earnings Reactions
LOW, TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Big-name retailers are filing into the earnings confessional this week, with investors keen to see how consumer spending is looking.

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Target (TGT) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
TGT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Target (TGT) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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As Target Names New CEO, Stock Tumbles 10% As DEI Hit And Tariffs Drag On Sales
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

ByDoug Melville,

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Retail Earnings Drive Divergence As Target Slips, Lowe's And TJX Rise
LOW, TGT, TJX
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Key Takeaways

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TGT Hits Earnings Mark & Changes CEO, TJX Bolsters Retail Strength
TGT, TJX
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

It's another mixed picture for the retail space. Jenny Horne talks about Target's (TGT) earnings beat as a win for the beaten-down company, though investors appear to be selling off the stock over its change of CEO.

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Target Stock Sinks as Retailer Replaces CEO With Company Veteran
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Published: August 20, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Target (TGT) shares sank 11% in premarket trading Wednesday as the struggling retailer replaced its CEO with a company veteran even as its business showed signs of improvement in the second quarter.

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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.