Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers food assortments, including perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items.
Based on the Target Corporation stock forecasts from 25 analysts, the average analyst target price for Target Corporation is USD 216.11 over the next 12 months. Target Corporation’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Target Corporation is Very Bullish, which is based on 14 positive signals and 1 negative signals. At the last closing, Target Corporation’s stock price was USD 156.70. Target Corporation’s stock price has changed by +0.12% over the past week, -30.42% over the past month and -33.35% over the last year.
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TGT:NYE (Target Corporation)
Discount Stores | NYE | Common Stock
Values as of 8th Jun, 2022
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Report Date: 9th June, 2022
Last Close
USD 156.70
Change
+0.72(+0.46%)
Market Cap
USD 72.33B
1 Yr Capital Gain
-32.44%
1 Yr Dividend Return
1.55%
1 Yr Total
Return
-30.89%
Earning Growth (5 yr)
138.37%
Average Target Price
216.11(+37.91% )
Average Analyst
Rating
Strong Buy
Fundamental
Analysis
Very Bullish
Our view of the stock is Very Bullish with a score of 9.3 out of 10, where 0 is very bearish and 10 very bullish
What to like
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top
quartile.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top
quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
Underpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to
make sure there is no specific reason.
Underpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to
make sure there is no specific reason.
Superior return on equity
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior capital utilization
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior return on assets
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Underpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial
performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
Superior Earnings Growth
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Superior Dividend Growth
This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
What to not like
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and
management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
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TGT:NYE (Target Corporation)
Discount Stores | | Common Stock
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Adjusted Closing Share Volume
Relative Returns Relative Performance (Total Returns)
Security Capital Gain Dividend Return Total Return
TGT
Target Corporation
-33.3% +1.5% -31.8%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market
Index Fund ETF Shares
-6.2% +1.3% -4.9%
Company Overview
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers food assortments, including
perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items; apparel, accessories, home décor products, electronics, toys, seasonal offerings, food, and
other merchandise; and beauty and household essentials. It also provides in-store amenities, such as Target Café, Target Optical, Starbucks,
and other food service offerings. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. As of March
09, 2022, the company operated approximately 2,000 stores. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Company Website
https://corporate.target.com
Address
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55403
Fiscal Year End
January
Employees
450000
Technical Indicators
Value Value
Beta 0.97 52 Week High 265.81
Short Ratio 2.45 52 Week Low 145.51
Shorted Shares 8,365,223 200 Day Moving Average 226.32
Shorted Shares Previous Month 10,494,623 50 Day Moving Average 207.25
Shares Held By Insiders 22.10% Short Percentage 2.00%
Shares Held by Institutions 80.82 Dividend Yield 2.31%
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TGT:NYE (Target Corporation)
Discount Stores | | Common Stock
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Market Performance
Market Performance vs. Industry / Classification (Discount Stores) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
Value Sector Median
Percentile
Rank
Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD
Capital Gain -32.29% -32.3% 40% -10.9% 11%
Dividend Return 0.78% 0.7% 100% 1.2% 38%
Total Return -31.52% -31.5% 40% -9.9% 11%
Trailing 12 Months
Capital Gain -32.44% -32.4% 40% -10.4% 15%
Dividend Return 1.55% 1.6% 50% 2.8% 31%
Total Return -30.89% -30.9% 40% -7.6% 15%
Trailing 5 Years
Capital Gain 175.40% 54.0% 75% 8.5% 94%
Dividend Return 23.51% 11.1% 100% 12.8% 79%
Total Return 198.91% 68.1% 75% 23.6% 95%
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)
Capital Gain 41.24% 18.3% 100% 4.6% 93%
Dividend Return 2.81% 2.1% 75% 2.2% 62%
Total Return 44.05% 21.6% 100% 7.8% 93%
Risk Return Profile
Volatility (Standard
Deviation)
30.18% 32.7% 60% 48.7% 37%
Risk Adjusted Return 145.95% N/A 60% 39.4% 99%
Market Capitalization 72.33B 53.19B 80% 8.38B 97%
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Key Financial Ratios
Ratios vs. Industry / Classification (Computer Hardware) Ratios vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
Value Sector Median
Percentile
Rank
Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value
peratio 12.9 18.7 80% 16.4 63%
pbratio 5.8 6.9 60% 1.6 12%
pcfratio 8.4 10.1 80% 7.5 47%
pfcfratio 7.1 12.1 80% 10.8 68%
Management Effectiveness
retequity 45.53% 37.3% 80% 10.0% 93%
retinvcap 26.92% 24.1% 80% 5.7% 92%
retass 9.90% 7.2% 100% 2.6% 89%
debtequityratio 105.63% 66.6% 40% 68.3% 34%
Technical Ratios
yield 2.25% 1.8% 75% 3.0% 39%
sratio 2.45 4.92 80% 2.08 43%
spercent 1.81% 9.7% 80% 3.8% 68%
beta 0.97 0.52 40% 1.03 57%
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TGT:NYE (Target Corporation)
Discount Stores | | Common Stock
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Recent Analyst Ratings
Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price date
Downgraded by Bank of America Securities Buy » Neutral USD 235 » USD 165 2022-06-08
Reiterated Robert W Baird Outperform USD 195 » USD 180 2022-06-08
Maintains Citigroup Buy USD 188 » USD 184 2022-06-08
Target Lowered by Raymond James Capital Strong-Buy USD 205 » USD 190 2022-06-08
Target Lowered by Guggenheim Securities Buy USD 225 » USD 185 2022-06-08
Reiterated Barclays Overweight USD 200 » USD 175 2022-06-08
Maintains Telsey Advisory Group Outperform USD 200 » USD 185 2022-06-08
Downgrades Bank of America Neutral USD 235 » USD 165 2022-06-08
Maintains D.A. Davidson Buy USD 205 » USD 171 2022-06-08
Maintains Morgan Stanley Equal-Weight USD 255 » USD 190 2022-06-08
Maintains Truist Securities Hold USD 171 » USD 150 2022-06-08
Target Lowered by UBS Buy USD 225 » USD 205 2022-06-08
Maintains Goldman Sachs Buy USD 191 » USD 171 2022-06-08
Target Lowered by Deutsche Bank Capital Buy USD 227 » USD 198 2022-06-08
Target Lowered by RBC Royalbank Outperform USD 239 » USD 231 2022-06-08
Maintains Credit Suisse Outperform USD 286 » USD 180 2022-05-23
Maintains RBC Royalbank Outperform USD 294 » USD 239 2022-05-19
Maintains JP Morgan & Company Overweight USD 302 » USD 188 2022-05-19
Maintains Cowen Outperform USD 265 » USD 190 2022-05-19
Maintains Citigroup Buy USD 274 » USD 188 2022-05-19
Maintains Deutsche Bank Capital Buy USD 294 » USD 227 2022-05-19
Maintains MKM Partners Neutral USD 253 » USD 180 2022-05-19
Target Down UBS Hold USD 225 2022-05-19
Maintains BMO Financial Outperform USD 250 » USD 210 2022-05-19
Target Lowered by Gordon Haskett Buy USD 300 » USD 200 2022-05-19
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Annual Financial (USD)
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Largest Industry Peers for Discount Stores
Symbol Company Name Price(Change) Market Cap
WMT Walmart Inc -1.07 (-0.9%) USD 338.18B
DG Dollar General Corporation -0.59 (-0.3%) USD 53.19B
BJ BJs Wholesale Club Holdings In.. -1.70 (-2.7%) USD 8.38B
BIG Big Lots Inc +0.77 (+3.2%) USD 0.69B
7532 Pan Pacific International Hold.. N/A N/A
2651 Lawson Inc N/A N/A
2782 Seria Co Ltd N/A N/A
ETFs Containing TGT
Symbol Company Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
ZLU.U:CA 1.46 % 0.33 % N/A N/A
CUD.A:CA 0.00 % 1.48 % N/A N/A
IBCZ:F iShares IV Public Limited Comp.. 0.00 % 0.00 % +0.07 (+-0.9%) USD 0.48B
FLXU:XETRA Franklin LibertyShares ICAV - .. 0.00 % 0.00 % +0.05 (+-0.9%) USD 0.09B
ZPDD:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II plc -.. 0.00 % 0.00 % -0.01 (-0.9%) USD 0.10B
QDVK:F iShares V Public Limited Compa.. 0.00 % 0.00 % -0.03 (-0.9%) USD 0.32B
QDVI:F iShares IV Public Limited Comp.. 0.00 % 0.00 % +0.09 (+-0.9%) USD 6.31B
LMWE:F Lyxor FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global .. 0.00 % 0.00 % +0.51 (+-0.9%) N/A
IS07:F iShares IV Public Limited Comp.. 0.00 % 0.00 % +0.07 (+-0.9%) N/A
IBCY:F iShares IV Public Limited Comp.. 0.00 % 0.00 % +0.08 (+-0.9%) USD 0.12B
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ranking their financial and market performance against their sectors and exchange.
We represent the percentile ranking using the following grading system.
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
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D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%