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

Target Corporation's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.942000
forwardPE 15.144963
debtToEquity 125.518000
earningsGrowth -0.050000
revenueGrowth -0.015000
grossMargins 0.279340
operatingMargins 0.049090
trailingEps 8.130000
forwardEps 8.510420

Target Corporation's Forward PE is in a strong range, indicating that its stock price compares well with its earnings. The stock is not considered overpriced, leaving ample room for growth and making it a promising option for investors looking for value and future returns.
TGT's elevated debt-to-equity ratio highlights its heavy reliance on debt. This high leverage increases the company's exposure to financial risk, making it more vulnerable to market fluctuations and economic downturns.
With both earnings and revenue growth in low territory, Target Corporation is likely to see shrinking profits. This signals a possible downturn in the company's financial health and may raise concerns about its future profitability.
Target Corporation's negative gross and operating margins point to financial difficulties, as the company is unable to generate profit from its core operations or production. This could signal broader problems in cost management or declining sales.
With a forward EPS greater than its trailing EPS, TGT is forecasted to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation reflects confidence in the company's earnings potential and suggests an improving financial trajectory for the year ahead.

Price projections:

Price projections for TGT
Price projections for TGT

TGT's price has often been near the lower end of the projected range. This ongoing trend suggests that investor confidence might be waning, and the stock could face challenges in gaining upward momentum.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for TGT
Insider Transactions for TGT


6 TGT shares were sold in recent transactions, with market price at 110.34166717529297.No sell transactions were completed during the period under review.More recent purchases than sales at current price levels for TGT could signal growing investor confidence. This buying trend might suggest that market sentiment is leaning toward a positive outlook for the stock, possibly indicating expectations of favorable performance in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for TGT
Recommendations trend for TGT


TGT has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see TGT as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.