Target (TGT) Stock Overview
Operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$154.68 |
| 52 Week High | US$170.75 |
| 52 Week Low | US$83.44 |
| Beta | 0.99 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.43% |
| 3 Month Change | 18.31% |
| 1 Year Change | 73.93% |
| 3 Year Change | 28.46% |
| 5 Year Change | -36.02% |
| Change since IPO | 21,037.79% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08
Target's Turnaround Is Shaping Up Nicely, But The Rising Valuation Forces A Downgrade
Summary Target has executed a solid turnaround, with value-focused pricing, store remodels, and improved private-label offerings driving recent outperformance. I now rate TGT as a hold, citing slightly rich valuation metrics and mounting macroeconomic headwinds that could pressure consumer spending and margins. Current fundamentals include a 17.05 GAAP TTM PE, 2.79% dividend yield, and recent positive comps and revenue surprises, though growth expectations may be aggressive. Continued success hinges on sustaining momentum amid potential Fed rate hikes, consumer weakness, and the risk of margin compression from rising costs. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
TGT: Turnaround Hype Will Cap Future Earnings Power Through 2027
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Target to $125.75 from $103.70. This reflects a series of higher Street price targets that indicate improved confidence in the company's turnaround progress, merchandising efforts, and margin recovery.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08
Target's Turnaround Is Shaping Up Nicely, But The Rising Valuation Forces A Downgrade
Summary Target has executed a solid turnaround, with value-focused pricing, store remodels, and improved private-label offerings driving recent outperformance. I now rate TGT as a hold, citing slightly rich valuation metrics and mounting macroeconomic headwinds that could pressure consumer spending and margins. Current fundamentals include a 17.05 GAAP TTM PE, 2.79% dividend yield, and recent positive comps and revenue surprises, though growth expectations may be aggressive. Continued success hinges on sustaining momentum amid potential Fed rate hikes, consumer weakness, and the risk of margin compression from rising costs. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Sep 03
TGT: Turnaround Hype Will Cap Future Earnings Power Through 2027
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Target to $125.75 from $103.70. This reflects a series of higher Street price targets that indicate improved confidence in the company's turnaround progress, merchandising efforts, and margin recovery.Analysis Article • Aug 22
Results: Target Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Investors in Target Corporation ( NYSE:TGT ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.1% to close at US$165 following the...
Narrative Update • Aug 17
TGT: Merchandising Reset And Traffic Gains Will Support Turnaround Momentum
The analyst price target for Target has shifted from $168.06 to $177.00 as analysts factor in a slightly higher revenue outlook, modestly stronger profit margins, and support from recent research pointing to improving store traffic, merchandising efforts, and a generally supportive spending backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target points to a cluster of price target increases and upbeat commentary around Q2 earnings, store traffic, and merchandising resets.Narrative Update • Aug 03
TGT: Merchandising Reset And Execution Gains Will Support Turnaround Momentum
Target's analyst fair value estimate is now $168.06, up from $159.32, as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple supported by recent price target increases tied to Q2 beat and raise expectations, along with growing confidence in the turnaround plan. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target shows a clear cluster of price target increases and rating upgrades, with bullish analysts pointing to improving execution, early progress on the turnaround, and stronger earnings delivery as key supports for the stock.
Narrative Update • Jul 20
TGT: Turnaround Execution And Reinvestment Plans Will Shape Balanced Outlook Forward
Analysts have lifted the Target fair value estimate from $96.52 to $133.84, citing increased confidence in the turnaround plans, a reduced discount rate, and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples, informed by a series of higher Street price targets and supportive management meetings. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Target gives you a mixed but useful snapshot of how professional investors are framing the turnaround story, valuation reset, and execution risks.Narrative Update • Jul 06
TGT: Higher Merchandising And Technology Spend Will Cap Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised the Target fair value estimate to $103.70 from $95.31, reflecting higher Street price targets and growing confidence that the company’s reset, merchandising changes, and faster execution can support somewhat stronger revenue growth even as modeled profit margins and future P/E assumptions shift. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target highlights a clear split between optimistic views on the turnaround and more cautious takes that focus on execution risks, tougher comparisons ahead, and how much of the recent share move already reflects improving fundamentals.Narrative Update • Jun 22
TGT: Merchandising Reset And Guest Experience Overhaul Will Support Turnaround Trajectory
Target's updated fair value estimate has edged up by about $0.88 per share as analysts incorporate higher price targets and increased confidence in the company’s turnaround efforts, merchandising resets, and operational changes following recent management meetings and Q1 results. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target points to a more constructive tone from many Wall Street firms, with several raising price targets following Q1 results and management meetings that highlighted merchandising resets, operational changes, and a clearer roadmap for the turnaround.Analysis Article • Jun 20
Target (TGT) Stock Could Be 17.5% Undervalued After Isaac Mizrahi Brand Push
Target (TGT) has become a closely watched retail stock after a series of moves to refresh its brand, including appointing Isaac Mizrahi as creative director at large and expanding key merchandising partnerships. See our latest analysis for Target. After a sharp run earlier in 2026, Target’s recent moves, including the Mizrahi appointment and new merchandising partnerships, come as the stock shows a 90-day share price return of 15.43% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 42.83%. The 5-year...Narrative Update • Jun 06
TGT: Merchandising Turnaround And Guest Experience Investments Will Support Future Earnings Power
Narrative Update on Target The analyst price target for Target has been adjusted slightly higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving by about $0.07 to $158.44, as analysts factor in recent Q1 beats, raised FY26 guidance, and early signs of progress from the company's ongoing transformation and merchandising efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research is broadly constructive on Target, with many bullish analysts lifting price targets following the Q1 earnings beat, raised FY26 guidance, and early progress on the company’s transformation plans.Narrative Update • May 23
TGT: Merchandising And Guest Experience Turnaround Will Support Future Earnings Power
Narrative Update on Target The updated analyst price target for Target moves from about $154.82 to $158.51. This reflects analysts' responses to recent Q1 earnings beats, raised FY26 guidance, and early progress on the company’s merchandise and operational turnaround, even as they continue to flag risks around SG&A growth, tougher upcoming comparisons, and execution in key categories.Narrative Update • Apr 29
TGT: Heavy Self Funded Turnaround Spending Will Restrain Earnings Recovery Potential
The analyst price target for Target edges higher, reflecting a fair value shift from about $94.61 to $95.31, supported by Street research that cites updated earnings models, improving margin assumptions, and management's plans to restore merchandising strength and customer traffic. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target reflects a wide range of views, with many firms raising price targets but differing on how much confidence to place in the company’s execution and earnings path.Narrative Update • Apr 14
TGT: Heavy Self Funded Investments Will Cap 2026 Earnings Recovery Potential
Target's analyst price target has been lifted slightly as analysts factor in updated Q4 results, 2026 guidance, and recent investor day messaging that outlines a clearer path to profitable growth. This outlook is supported by modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 31
TGT: Merchandising And Guest Experience Investments Will Rebuild Earnings Power
Analysts have raised Target's fair value estimate to $154.82 from $140.00. This change reflects a series of higher price targets tied to updated earnings models, slightly stronger assumed revenue growth and margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following Q4 results, guidance, and investor day commentary.Narrative Update • Mar 16
TGT: Intensifying Competition And Traffic Pressure Will Restrain 2026 Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted the updated fair value estimate for Target shares to $94.61 from $66.69, reflecting higher long term profit margin and P/E assumptions supported by recent Q4 results, 2026 guidance, and multiple price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Target reflects a wide range of views, with many firms lifting price targets following Q4 results and 2026 guidance, while still flagging execution risks, traffic challenges, and ongoing competition from large peers.Narrative Update • Mar 02
TGT: Upcoming Earnings And Investor Day Will Rebuild Earnings Power
The analyst price target for Target has been raised from about $137 to $140. This change reflects analysts' updated views that slightly higher long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions are reasonable in light of recent Street research, which has generally moved price targets higher while still noting mixed traffic and recovery expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 16
TGT: Reinvestment In Merchandising And AI Will Rebuild Earnings Power
The analyst fair value estimate for Target has been raised by about $10 to $136.65, as analysts factor in modestly higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a somewhat richer assumed future P/E multiple, while keeping a broadly similar discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Target reflects a mixed but improving tone, with several bullish analysts focusing on the potential for execution on the turnaround plan, valuation re-rating, and incremental investments in growth and efficiency.Narrative Update • Feb 02
TGT: Reinvestment Year And Sales Slump Will Depress Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Target by about $0.40, citing recent price target adjustments, mixed yet stabilizing reactions to Q3 results, and expectations that planned investments and margin efforts could support a lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage paints a mixed picture for Target, with several firms updating their models after Q3 results and management's updated investment plans.Narrative Update • Jan 19
TGT: Extended Turnaround Spending And Weak Sales Will Constrain Margin Recovery
Our updated Target price target edges lower, as fair value shifts to about $66 from $67. Analysts highlight mixed Q3 results, a long and investment heavy turnaround path, and differing views on earnings multiples and capital spending plans.Narrative Update • Jan 05
TGT: Heavier Reinvestment In Merchandising And AI Will Reset Earnings Base
Narrative Update on Target Analysts have trimmed their implied fair value for Target from about $130.77 to $126.14 as a group of firms reduced price targets, citing a more cautious earnings multiple, slightly softer growth and margin assumptions, and uncertainty around the scale of reinvestment needed for the turnaround plan. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Target paints a mixed but detailed picture, with most firms trimming price targets after Q3 while still highlighting key elements of the turnaround plan and capital allocation that matter for long term investors.Narrative Update • Dec 13
TGT: Reinvestment And Turnaround Spending Will Prolong Margin Pressure And Earnings Weakness
Analysts have reduced our Target fair value estimate to approximately $67 from $82, reflecting lower assumed revenue growth and margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and more conservative valuation multiples amid a tougher macro backdrop and increased reinvestment needs highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more cautious on Target, with a series of price target cuts, largely Neutral or lower ratings, and an emphasis on execution risk in the company’s turnaround plan.Narrative Update • Nov 28
TGT: Near-Term Headwinds And Reinvestment Needs Will Shape Recovery Path Forward
Target's analyst price target was reduced from approximately $101 to $97 per share, as analysts cite increasing uncertainty around reinvestment needs and a more cautious outlook following recent quarterly results. Analyst Commentary The latest round of analyst commentary on Target offers a balanced mix of optimism and caution, as experts digest the company’s quarterly performance and forward-looking strategies.Narrative Update • Nov 14
TGT: Leadership Transition And Operational Efficiency Will Drive Business Recovery
Target’s analyst price target was revised down from $101.36 to $100.70 per share. Analysts point to continued sales headwinds and the need for significant reinvestment to improve long-term performance.Narrative Update • Oct 31
TGT: Margin Stability And Leadership Changes Will Shape Recovery Amid Competitive Pressures
Target’s analyst price target saw a modest decrease, slipping from $101.52 to $101.36. Analysts cited ongoing industry headwinds and the need for significant investment to address margin and revenue challenges.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Competition From Walmart And Amazon Will Impede Future Performance
Target's fair value estimate has been slightly lowered to $101.52 from $101.79. This reflects analysts' concerns about ongoing weak sales, required reinvestment, and continued pressure on margins, despite some stabilization in fundamentals.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Competition From Walmart And Amazon Will Impede Future Performance
The analyst price target for Target has been revised downward by nearly $2 to $101.79. Analysts cite soft sales trends and the need for substantial reinvestment in merchandising, technology, and store experience.Shareholder Returns
| TGT | US Consumer Retailing | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.8% | -0.06% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | 73.9% | 3.3% | 12.1% |
Return vs Industry: TGT exceeded the US Consumer Retailing industry which returned 3.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: TGT exceeded the US Market which returned 12.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| TGT volatility | |
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| TGT Average Weekly Movement | 4.8% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: TGT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: TGT's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 415,000 | Michael Fiddelke | corporate.target.com |
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. The company also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies.
Target Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| TGT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$70.14b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$4.39b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$107.71b |
16.0x
P/E Ratio0.7x
P/S RatioIs TGT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| TGT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$107.71b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$77.14b |
| Gross Profit | US$30.57b |
| Other Expenses | US$26.18b |
| Earnings | US$4.39b |
Last Reported Earnings
Aug 01, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 18, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.67 |
| Gross Margin | 28.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.08% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 86.7% |
How did TGT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.0%
Current Dividend Yield47%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/16 22:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/08/01 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Target Corporation is covered by 57 analysts. 36 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Peter Benedict | Baird |
| Seth Sigman | Barclays |