Target Corporation TGT 156.26 -173.56% NYQ · Consumer Defensive
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TGT — Company Overview

Target Corporation (TGT) trades on NYQ as part of the Consumer Defensive peer group (Discount Stores).

TickerTGT
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryDiscount Stores
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$70.99B
Last price$156.26
Size categoryLarge Cap

TGT — Business Description

TGT represents a Discount Stores business in the Consumer Defensive segment. 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,…

Official website: https://corporate.target.com.

TGT — Investment Thesis

At a high level, TGT offers exposure to Consumer Defensive with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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TGT — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for Target Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 4.1% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $3.43B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 107.58 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.

Trailing P/E16.21×
Forward P/E16.37×
Price / Sales0.66×
Price / Book3.98×
Gross margin28.4%
Operating margin6.0%
Profit margin4.1%
Return on equity26.4%
Debt / Equity107.58
Free cash flow$3.43B

TGT — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Target Corporation (TGT) depends on demand trends in Discount Stores and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

TGT — Competitive Position

Target Corporation (TGT) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Defensive.

TGT — Strengths

Strengths for Target Corporation (TGT) inferred from public financial metrics:

TGT — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for Target Corporation (TGT) based on available data:

TGT — Opportunities

TGT — Risks

TGT — Summary

Target Corporation (TGT) is a large-cap Consumer Defensive company focused on Discount Stores, listed on NYQ. Last price $156.26 with market cap $70.99B. Trailing P/E 16.21×. Revenue grew 5.3% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 5.3% year-over-year. Key watch items include thin profit margin (4.1%). Premium Terminal tools for Target Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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Target Corporation FAQ

What does Target Corporation (TGT) do?

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…

What is TGT's P/E ratio?

Target Corporation has a trailing P/E of 16.21× based on publicly available market data.

Does TGT pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 2.9%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is TGT in?

Target Corporation is classified in Consumer Defensive (Discount Stores) on NYQ.

What is TGT's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $70.99B.

What are the main risks for TGT?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of TGT?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 5.3% year-over-year, earnings growth of 100.5% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for TGT?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for Target Corporation are on the free /stocks/tgt/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.