Target Corporation (TGT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol TGT
  • Rev/Share 231.6065
  • Book/Share 34.1131
  • PB 2.9182
  • Debt/Equity 1.2929
  • CurrentRatio 0.9746
  • ROIC 0.0907

 

  • MktCap 45235433392.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.6219
  • PFCF 15.0334
  • PE 12.0211
  • Debt/Assets 0.3341
  • DivYield 0.0454
  • 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
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

Walmart Surges Forward As Target Continues To Fall Back
TGT, WMT
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

It's a proverbial tale of two retailers: the best of times for Walmart, the worst of times for Target. Both companies are preparing for leadership changes at the top, yet Walmart's incoming CEO has wind at his back, while Target's successor faces daunting challenges.

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Why Target Stock May Keep Falling Despite a 5% Dividend Yield
TGT
Published: November 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Target NYSE: TGT is trading in deep-value territory, offering a projected 5% dividend yield in late 2025, but that alone may not be enough reason to buy in. Despite some potential for recovery in 2026, near-term headwinds remain strong.

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Target Has a New Idea for For Spotting Trends: It's Asking AI.
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Target is trying a new trick for tapping trends: asking AI.

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Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Germany will not hit its own 3.5% defence spending target in 2029, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, as the country ramps up spending in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine.

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Target Struggles As Consumers Skip Non-Essential Buys
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) stock fell Thursday after the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.78, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.72.

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Target Predicting Weak Holiday Sales As Consumer Angst Weighs On Season
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

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Target Details Consumer Strain and Unveils Its Chatbot Plans
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Target's third-quarter 2025 earnings results suggest that consumers are under growing pressure, a dynamic that could shape holiday spending patterns across the retail sector. While inventory is tight heading into the fourth quarter, management said shoppers remain cautious and selective, creating an uncertain backdrop for the most important shopping period of the year.

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Target Corporation (TGT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Target Corporation ( TGT ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 19, 2025 8:00 AM EST Company Participants John Hulbert - Vice President of Investor Relations Brian Cornell - Chairman of the Board & CEO Michael Fiddelke - Executive VP & COO Richard Gomez - Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer James Lee - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Corey Tarlowe - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Joseph Feldman - Telsey Advisory Group LLC Michael Baker - D.A. Davidson & Co., Research Division Katharine McShane - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Michael …

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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in August
HD, LOW, NVDA, TGT, TJX
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Pre-market futures are budding up slightly this morning, in what has become one of the most challenging weeks (so far) in recent memory. Major market indexes have come down since Thursday of last week, but at this hour the Dow is +73 points, +0.16%, the S&P 500 is +16 points, +0.24%, the Nasdaq +77, +0.31%, and the small-cap Russell 2000 is +8 points, +0.37%.

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Target Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Decline Amid Soft Traffic
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TGT posts a mixed Q3 as earnings beat but sales slip, with soft traffic partly offset by digital gains and rising non-merchandise revenues.

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Target's bad year continues: Sales decline and stock slips as high-stakes holiday shopping season arrives
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Today, retail giant Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) reported its third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings. Unfortunately, for the company and its investors, the results were a continuation of what Target has been seeing for years now: declining sales.

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Target Sets Out Plans To Invest Over $5 Billion In Comeback Bid
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Target has moved quickly to arrest weakening profits and softening sales with a pledge to an extra $1 billion increase in capital spending, after the company set out a bold investment stance even as its near-term outlook remains subdued.

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Nasdaq Gains Over 100 Points; Target Trims Earnings Forecast
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.

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Why Target's Weak Q3 Might Be Setting Up A Stronger 2026
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Target (NYSE: TGT) shares declined by approximately 3% in pre-market trading following its Q3 fiscal 2025 results, impacted by weaker revenue and falling comparable sales even though it surpassed EPS expectations. At first glance, the quarter appears weak: net sales decreased by 1.5% year-over-year, and comparable sales fell by 2.7%.

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2 Retail Rivals Making Contrasting Post-Earnings Moves
TGT, TJX
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Despite earnings season winding down, a few notable (non-semiconductor) names have entered the confessional this week.

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Target to spend $5B on store revamp as months-long sales slump deepens
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

“Mission 1 through 10 is to get back to growth for us,” said incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke on a call with reporters, after declining to answer when he thinks sales will turn positive again.

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Compared to Estimates, Target (TGT) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Target (TGT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended October 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Target Q3 earnings beat estimates but sales slip amid consumer headwinds
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on a per-share basis, even as revenue and comparable sales declined amid persistent consumer pressures. The retailer posted adjusted earnings of $1.78 per share, in line with consensus estimates, while total revenue fell 1.5% to $25.27 billion, slightly below the projected $25.47 billion.

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Target to Launch First-of-its-Kind Conversational, Curated Shopping Experience in ChatGPT
TGT
Published: November 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Target's new app experience in ChatGPT will stand out by offering curated browsing, multi-item purchases in a single transaction, fresh food shopping and multiple fulfillment options MINNEAPOLIS , Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that consumers will be able to discover and shop Target right inside ChatGPT, part of an effort to reimagine AI-powered shopping as a curated, conversational experience — and just in time for holiday shopping. Launching next week in beta, Target will offer a complete shopping experience through its app in ChatGPT, with the ability to purchase multiple items in a single …

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Target faces sales and margin challenges ahead of Q3 results
TGT
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is set to release third-quarter earnings on November 19, with analysts warning of potential headwinds in sales and margins amid slowing digital growth and broader retail pressures. Bank of America projects the retailer will report adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share and a 1% decline in comparable-store sales, slightly below consensus estimates of $1.72 per share and a 1.8% drop in comps.

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The Big 3: TGT, TJX, LOW
TGT, TJX
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Kevin Green tackles the Big 3 solo by turning to three retail giant reporting earnings this week. He explains why Target (TGT) can be a big mover to the upside or downside, the breakout potential in TJX Companies (TJX), and the bullish technical set-up Lowe's (LOW) presents into earnings.

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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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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.