Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Discount Stores

Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company 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. It 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, the company sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. It sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for TGT
Revenue projections for TGT

TGT's revenue projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.93200
forwardPE 16.86442
debtToEquity 117.54800
earningsGrowth -0.24700
revenueGrowth 0.06700
grossMargins 0.28139
operatingMargins 0.04520
trailingEps 7.57000
forwardEps 9.04152

TGT's Forward PE being in a good range indicates that the stock is valued appropriately based on its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and leaves room for growth, providing investors with an opportunity for potential appreciation in value.
Target Corporation's high debt-to-equity ratio signals that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests Target Corporation may be relying more on debt than equity to finance its operations, which could expose the company to greater financial risk in challenging economic conditions.
TGT's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates the company's profits may decrease. This trend could signal a downturn in financial performance, suggesting that TGT might struggle to maintain its current profit levels.
TGT's negative gross and operating margins signal that the company is not profitable, struggling to cover costs associated with production and operations. This could be a red flag for its financial performance moving forward.
Target Corporation's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS suggests that the company is expected to generate stronger profits this year. This points to improving financial performance, with Target Corporation anticipated to deliver better earnings than it did in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for TGT
Price projections for TGT

Target Corporation's price has consistently hovered near the lower end of price projections. This trend suggests that the stock is underperforming relative to analyst expectations, indicating a potential lack of momentum for upward movement in the near future.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for TGT
Insider Transactions for TGT


TGT stock was sold in 5 transactions, with market price at 125.36399993896484.Throughout the period under consideration, there were no sell transactions.With more buys than sells around Target Corporation's current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for TGT
Recommendations trend for TGT


Analysts have maintained a buy bias for Target Corporation, which could prompt investors to consider the stock as a viable investment. With this positive outlook, Target Corporation is positioned as an attractive option for those looking to park their money in a stable and potentially lucrative company.