Target Corp
Exchange: NYSESector: Consumer DefensiveIndustry: Discount Stores
Target Corporation brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all. * Terms apply. One-time 10% discount on entire shopping trip, in store or online. ** Verified teachers pay $49/year for an annual membership (regular price $99/year). SOURCE Target Corporation
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Pays a 3.55% dividend yield.
Current Price
$127.76
-0.88%GoodMoat Value
$140.35
9.9% undervaluedProfile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$57.85B
P/E15.61
EV$66.47B
P/B3.58
Shares Out452.81M
P/Sales0.55
Revenue$104.78B
EV/EBITDA8.66
Target Corp (TGT) Stock Analysis
GoodMoat Analysis
Target Corp is a large-scale discount retailer with a strong brand and efficient scale, but it faces a challenging operating environment with declining revenue. The stock appears modestly undervalued based on the GoodMoat target, but its moat score is likely moderate and recent financial performance shows weakness.
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Target Corp operates a major chain of discount stores, selling a wide range of consumer goods. Its primary competitive advantages, or moat, likely stem from scale privilege (criterion #8) in its vast physical footprint and supply chain, and a strong brand & culture (#6) known for affordable style. However, as a traditional retailer, it scores low on many framework criteria like network effects and switching costs, making a high moat score (5+) possible but not dominant. Its financial quality is mixed: a strong ROE of 22.9% and a healthy FCF yield of 5.4% are positives, but a 1.5% YoY revenue decline and a 3.5% profit margin are weak quality indicators. The stock's current P/E of 14.2 is low historically, and the GoodMoat target of $140.35 implies a margin of safety of approximately 20.6% from the current $116.37 price, placing it in the 'Favourable' valuation band per Section 4. Applying the Decision Framework (Section 6), Target likely passes the initial Moat & Quality Gate, though not as a high-scorer. The valuation appears favourable, but investors must weigh this against red flags like revenue contraction and margin pressure. This combination makes it a company worth investigating further for value investors comfortable with the retail sector's dynamics.
Market Cap$57.85B
Current Price$127.76
P/E Ratio15.61
Forward P/E—
PEG Ratio-3.44
EPS$8.13
Book Value$35.70
P/B Ratio3.58
TGT Financial Charts
FCF vs CAPEX
FCFCAPEX
Forward estimates use -6.2% FCF growth (CAGR)
Cash vs Debt
Net Debt: 14.4B
Revenue
78.1B
FY20
93.6B
FY21
106.0B
FY22
109.1B
FY23
107.4B
FY24
106.6B
FY25
104.8B
FY26
Net Income
3.3B
FY20
4.4B
FY21
6.9B
FY22
2.8B
FY23
4.1B
FY24
4.1B
FY25
3.7B
FY26
TGT 52-Week Range
$82.86
$132.10
50-Day MA: $120.99200-Day MA: $102.37
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Currently trading near its 52-week high — in the top 9% of its range.
Target Corp (TGT) Financial Summary
Target Corp (TGT) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Discount Stores industry, listed on NYSE. The stock currently trades at $127.76 with a market capitalization of $57.85B.
Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 15.61, price-to-book ratio of 3.58, and EPS of $8.13. The company reports a profit margin of 3.5% and return on equity of 22.9%.
TGT Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $57.85B |
| P/E Ratio | 15.61 |
| EPS | $8.13 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.58 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.55 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.66 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
| Profit Margin | 3.5% |
| Return on Equity | 22.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 |
TGT Revenue & Earnings History
| Year | Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|
| FY20 | $78.11B | $3.28B |
| FY21 | $93.56B | $4.37B |
| FY22 | $106.00B | $6.95B |
| FY23 | $109.12B | $2.78B |
| FY24 | $107.41B | $4.14B |
| FY25 | $106.57B | $4.09B |
| FY26 | $104.78B | $3.71B |
Target Corp (TGT) Valuation
Based on GoodMoat's DCF model, Target Corp has a fair value estimate of $140.35. At the current price of $127.76, the stock appears 9.0% undervalued relative to our intrinsic value estimate.
TGT Quality Indicators
Target Corp maintains a profit margin of 3.5% and an operating margin of 4.9%. Return on equity stands at 22.9%. The current ratio is 0.94. Debt-to-equity ratio is 1.23.
About Target Corp
Target Corporation brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all. * Terms apply. One-time 10% discount on entire shopping trip, in store or online. ** Verified teachers pay $49/year for an annual membership (regular price $99/year). SOURCE Target Corporation
TGT Free Cash Flow
Target Corp generated $2.83B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow, representing an FCF yield of 4.90%. This moderate FCF yield indicates reasonable cash generation.
TGT Shares Outstanding
Target Corp has 0.45 billion shares outstanding at a share price of $127.76, giving it a market capitalization of $57.85B.
TGT Recent Insider Trades
Recent insider transactions at Target Corp include:
| Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIEGEL MATTHEW A (Chief Accounting Officer) | SELL | 2,053 | $240593.33 |
| Cornell Brian C (Executive Officer) | SELL | 50,000 | $6.09M |