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$69.0B
Market Cap
13.6
P/E
20.06
PEG
12.6%
ROCE
24.0%
ROE
1.26
D/E
4.7%
OPM
-8.6%
% from 52W High
90
α RS
🔍 TGT is showing a multi-screen setup because it matches 3 of 39 tracked screener presets, Sector RRG has Consumer Staples in the Leading quadrant with the trail still strengthening, RS Rating is 90 (top decile vs market), and it has maintained a 24-day Near 52-Week High momentum persistence. The main caution: the Rs Momentum preset's Backtest win rate is only 41.8%. Net: Mixed signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RRG RS Rating Momentum Streaks Backtest
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Conviction 3/39 · Consumer Staples in Leading quadrant · RS Rating 90 · Near 52-Week High streak: 24d · Backtest win rate 41.8%
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About

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. In addition, it sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 586.5K $71.1M 0.09% Mar 2026
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 410.5K $49.8M 0.08% Mar 2026

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Revenue
$25.4B
+6.7% YoY
Operating Income (Adjusted)
$1.1B
+29.1% YoY
Operating Margin (Adjusted)
4.5%
+0.8pp YoY
Adjusted EPS
$1.71
+32% YoY
What Went Right
  • Comparable sales +5.6% driven by 4.4% traffic growth across all categories and channels.
  • Beauty and wellness double-digit comp growth; baby comp accelerated 5+ points after new offerings.
  • Inventory turns up >10% YoY; top-item availability improved meaningfully.
What to Watch
  • Q2 faces toughest prior-year comparison (Nintendo Switch 2 launch) – nearly a 2pp comp headwind.
  • Consumer sentiment declining; management cautious on near-term spending despite Q1 strength.
  • SG&A grew 7% YoY driven by investments in store payroll, training, and marketing.
Management Guidance
  • Full-year net sales growth now centered around 4% (up from prior ~2%).
  • Full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS expected near high end of $7.50–$8.50 range.
  • Q2 comp expected to moderate due to difficult prior-year comparison and fading tax refund benefit.
Investor Lens
The thesis strengthens after this call. Target delivered broad-based traffic growth and early proof points from its refreshed merchandising strategy. Management raised full-year guidance while maintaining caution, signaling confidence without overpromising. The multi-year home and food resets, plus investments in store experience, provide a clear path for sustainable growth, though near-term consumer uncertainty and Q2 comparisons warrant patience.
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📈 STRONG Strong Q1 with 5.6% comp beat, guidance raised cautiously.
Revenue
Total revenue reached $25.4B, up 6.7% YoY (3.7% on a two-year stack). Comparable sales increased 5.6%, driven by 4.4% traffic growth. All six core merchandise categories grew, with digital comp up 8.9% and same-day delivery surging 27%.
Profitability
Adjusted operating income rose 29.1% to $1.1B, benefiting from top-line leverage and lower markdowns. Adjusted EPS of $1.71 was 32% above last year's adjusted $1.30, exceeding expectations.
Margins
Gross margin rate improved 80bps to 29.0%, driven by supply chain productivity, higher-margin revenue streams (Roundel, Target Plus), and lower markdowns, partially offset by higher product costs. Adjusted SG&A rate rose 20bps to 21.9% due to investments in field payroll and training.
Balance Sheet
Capital expenditures were $1.0B in Q1, up 31% YoY, mainly for new stores and remodels. Dividend payments of $516M were up slightly. No share repurchases in Q1; some capacity expected later in 2026.
Key Risks
Management flagged declining consumer sentiment as a near-term risk despite current resilience. The Q2 prior-year comparison (Nintendo Switch 2 launch) is the hardest of the year. Tariff and freight cost uncertainty remains, though included in guidance.
Outlook
Full-year net sales growth raised to ~4% (from ~2%). EPS is expected near the high end of the $7.50-$8.50 range. Q2 likely to see slower comps given the strong prior-year comparison and fading tax refund tailwinds.
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Q1 2027 Q1 2027 2026-05-20
First quarter net sales rose 6.7% year-over-year, driven by broad-based growth across stores and digital, with strong gains in toys, wellness, and food. Guidance for full-year sales growth was raised to around 4%, and EPS is expected near the high end of the prior range, reflecting Q1 momentum but a cautious outlook for the rest of the year.
Q4 2026 Q4 2026 2026-03-03
Management outlined a new growth strategy with $2B+ in investments for 2026, targeting merchandising, guest experience, and technology. Guidance calls for 2% sales growth, margin expansion, and 5%-6% EPS growth, with key risks in execution and tariffs.
Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2025-11-19
Q3 results met expectations with net sales down 1.5% year-over-year and comparable sales down 2.7%, but digital and food/beverage segments showed growth. Leadership is focused on merchandising, guest experience, and technology, with CapEx rising to $5B next year to support transformation.
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2025-08-20
Q2 saw improved traffic and digital growth, but overall sales and EPS declined year-over-year due to inventory and tariff costs. Leadership transition and strategic focus on merchandising, guest experience, and technology aim to drive a return to growth amid ongoing macro and tariff uncertainty.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2025-05-21
Q1 2025 saw a 2.8% sales decline amid weak discretionary demand and tariff uncertainty, but digital and same-day services grew strongly. Full-year EPS guidance is $7-$9, with most tariff impacts expected to be offset through sourcing and vendor strategies.
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