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 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 15.292295
debtToEquity 125.518000
earningsGrowth -0.050000
revenueGrowth -0.015000
grossMargins 0.279340
operatingMargins 0.049090
trailingEps 8.140000
forwardEps 8.512130

TGT's Forward PE is in a favorable range, meaning its stock price compares well with its earnings and isn't overpriced. This leaves room for growth, making it a compelling opportunity for investors looking to benefit from potential future gains.
TGT's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates a strong reliance on debt, meaning the company is heavily leveraged. This could increase financial risks if cash flow or earnings decline, making it more difficult for TGT to manage its debt obligations.
TGT's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits. This negative trend could indicate that the company is struggling to maintain its financial performance and may face challenges ahead.
TGT's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is not generating profit from either production or day-to-day operations. This could suggest cost overruns or declining revenue, impacting its financial stability.
TGT's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that TGT is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for TGT
Price projections for TGT

Over time, TGT's price projections have been consistently revised lower. This suggests analysts are becoming less optimistic about the company's future prospects and are adjusting their forecasts accordingly.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for TGT
Insider Transactions for TGT


6 TGT shares were sold in recent transactions, with market price at 110.34166717529297.There were no sell transactions throughout the period under consideration.The recent trend of more purchases than sales at TGT's current price could signal investor optimism. This pattern may point to a positive outlook for the stock, as it indicates growing confidence in its potential to perform well in the future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for TGT
Recommendations trend for TGT


The analysts' recent buy bias for Target Corporation indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage more investors to view Target Corporation as a worthwhile investment, positioning the company as a top choice for those seeking financial security and long-term growth opportunities.