Free Trial

Target (TGT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$156.16
+6.29 (+4.20%)
(As of 05/31/2024 08:51 PM ET)
Today's Range
$148.76
$156.93
50-Day Range
$143.37
$177.79
52-Week Range
$102.93
$181.86
Volume
7.50 million shs
Average Volume
3.89 million shs
Market Capitalization
$72.24 billion
P/E Ratio
17.53
Dividend Yield
2.82%
Price Target
$180.41

Target MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.64 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.5% Upside
$180.41 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.47% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.81
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.46mentions of Target in the last 14 days
Based on 21 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$8.82 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.77%
From $9.32 to $10.51 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.85 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

13th out of 200 stocks

Variety Stores Industry

2nd out of 11 stocks

TGT stock logo

About Target Stock (NYSE:TGT)

Target Corporation has a long history dating back to 1902. The company began as Goodfellows Dry Goods, operated by George Dalton, and later changed its name via a progression of mergers and acquisitions. The first “Target” store was opened in Roseville, Minnesota in 1962 as the discount division of the parent company. The idea was discount or low-priced items could still be fashionable and desirable. After meeting great success in the home territory, the concept went public in the late 1960s was later expanded on a national level during the 1980s. Target Corporation is now the 7th largest retailer in the US and is projected to bring in more than $113 billion in revenue for fiscal 2023.

The department stores were shed in 2004 so today Target operates as a general merchandise retailer that serves on-trend items at discounted prices. It is known as a big box retailer and is a member of the S&P 500. The company listed about 2,000 stores in mid-2022 and had plans for growth. The company offers an assortment of everyday, household, and food goods in a bright and cheery atmosphere. It has set itself apart from other low-priced retailers as the chic choice for savvy shoppers. The company’s stated purpose is to help families discover the joy of everyday life and it does so by offering quality products that families can afford.

The company sells its products through a chain of stores as well as eCommerce. eCommerce is about 20% of Target’s total revenue and was boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Services like delivery, same-day pickup, and access to thousands of necessary and discretionary items are also driving adoption. Target also offers amenities like cafes and opticians, and it hosts Starbucks inside the stores.

Target Corporation has paid and increased its dividend for more than 5 decades. The company issued its 53rd consecutive distribution increase in calendar 2022 bringing the total annual payout to $4.32. In late October 2022, the payout was worth 2.7% in yield and came with a 40% payout ratio and a 9% distribution compound annual growth rate.

Target is a leader in ESG and giving back to the community. Among its many endeavors is to return 5% of its profits to community charities as well as to inspire its employees to volunteer. Volunteers donate more than 1 million man-hours per year.

 

TGT Stock Price History

TGT Stock News Headlines

Which of These 3 Beaten Down Stocks Would You Own?
Some investors are convinced that stocks trade down for a reason, which is not that far off from the belief of the efficient market theory. While this is sometimes true, it's not always a failsafe methodology.
3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings
Amidst current global tensions and notable market fluctuations and uncertainties, investors might increasingly be looking towards defensive sectors, particularly oversold stocks offering high dividends.
Target Misses the Mark: Shares Pulling Back to the Buy Zone
Target's NYSE: TGT Q1 results highlight the growing bifurcation in retail. Its results include contracting revenue driven by weakened discretionary spending and loss of market share.
3 Hot Stock Upgrades That Should Be on Your Radar
Analysts' sentiment is a powerful force in the market that can make the difference between winning and losing a trade. The stocks on this list are among the Most Upgraded Stocks tracked by Marketbeat and have bullish support from analysts.
Target vs. Costco…Which One Should You Buy After Earnings?
3 Value Stocks to Buy at a 52-Week Low in May
Target (NYSE:TGT) PT Lowered to $185.00 at UBS Group
Target (NYSE:TGT) Updates FY25 Earnings Guidance
Target (NYSE:TGT) Releases Q2 Earnings Guidance
See More Headlines
Receive TGT Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Target and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/10 Dividend
2/20/2024
Dividend Payable
3/10/2024
Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend
5/14/2024
Last Earnings
5/22/2024
Today
6/02/2024
Dividend Payable
6/10/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/21/2024
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Variety stores
Sub-Industry
General Merchandise Stores
CUSIP
87612E10
Employees
415,000
Year Founded
1902

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$180.41
High Stock Price Target
$220.00
Low Stock Price Target
$134.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+15.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
28 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$4.14 billion
Pretax Margin
4.98%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$107.41 billion
Cash Flow
$15.03 per share
Book Value
$29.92 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
461,568,000
Market Cap
$72.24 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.16

Social Links

These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024 Cover

With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.

Get This Free Report

TGT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Target stock right now?

28 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Target in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TGT shares.
View TGT analyst ratings
or view top-rated stocks.

What is Target's stock price target for 2024?

28 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Target's stock. Their TGT share price targets range from $134.00 to $220.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $180.41 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for TGT
or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have TGT shares performed in 2024?

Target's stock was trading at $142.42 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, TGT shares have increased by 9.6% and is now trading at $156.16.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here
.

Are investors shorting Target?

Target saw a decline in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 6,340,000 shares, a decline of 16.9% from the April 15th total of 7,630,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,720,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days. Currently, 1.4% of the company's shares are short sold.
View Target's Short Interest
.

When is Target's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 21st 2024.
View our TGT earnings forecast
.

How were Target's earnings last quarter?

Target Co. (NYSE:TGT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 22nd. The retailer reported $2.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.05 by $0.02. The retailer had revenue of $24.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.52 billion. Target had a net margin of 3.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.91%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.05 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript
.

How often does Target pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Target?

Target declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share on Monday, June 10th. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.82%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for TGT
.

Is Target a good dividend stock?

Target (NYSE:TGT) pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.82%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 49.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, TGT will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.86% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for TGT.

What guidance has Target issued on next quarter's earnings?

Target updated its FY25 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $8.60-9.60 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $9.49.

What is Brian Cornell's approval rating as Target's CEO?

10,048 employees have rated Target Chief Executive Officer Brian Cornell on Glassdoor.com. Brian Cornell has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Target own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Target investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Home Depot (HD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Intel (INTC), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

Who are Target's major shareholders?

Target's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.62%), Capital World Investors (5.48%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.97%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.80%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.68%) and US Bancorp DE (0.44%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian C Cornell, Cara A Sylvester, Christina Hennington, Don H Liu, Jill Sando, John J Mulligan, Katie M Boylan, Matthew A Liegel, Matthew L Zabel, Melissa K Kremer, Michael J Fiddelke and Robert M Harrison.
View institutional ownership trends
.

How do I buy shares of Target?

Shares of TGT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

Does Target have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Target: A Bullseye View, Associated Merchandising Corporation, Chefs Catalog, Cooking.com, Deliv, DermStore, Fedco, Grand Junction, PoweredAnalytics, Shipt, Sonia Kashuk, Target Brands Inc., Target Enterprise Inc., and Target General Merchandise Inc..
Read More
This page (NYSE:TGT) was last updated on 6/3/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners