Target Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Target is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.9% and 2.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 6.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 24.4% in 3 years.

Key information

4.9%

Earnings growth rate

6.4%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing earnings growth9.8%
Revenue growth rate2.4%
Future return on equity24.4%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated04 Apr 2025

Recent future growth updates

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Mar 06
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Recent updates

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)?

Mar 27
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)?

Target Is A Buy For Value-Oriented Investors

Mar 25

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Mar 06
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Target's Dividend, A Dream Or A Trap? Earnings Preview

Mar 02

Returns At Target (NYSE:TGT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Feb 11
Returns At Target (NYSE:TGT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Target: I'm Waiting For One More Pull Back Before Buying

Jan 27

There's No Escaping Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Muted Earnings

Jan 02
There's No Escaping Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Muted Earnings

Despite Accelerating Growth In Some Areas, I'm Bearish On Target

Dec 30

Target's Promotional Strategies Backfired - Tariffs Will Add More Pressure

Dec 23

Target: Q3, Promotional Environment Weighs On Earnings

Nov 21

Is Target (NYSE:TGT) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 12
Is Target (NYSE:TGT) Using Too Much Debt?

Walmart Vs. Target: Which Retail Giant Is A Buy At Today's Valuations?

Nov 12

Target: This Dividend King Is On Sale Yielding Around 3%

Oct 25

Returns On Capital At Target (NYSE:TGT) Have Stalled

Oct 07
Returns On Capital At Target (NYSE:TGT) Have Stalled

Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

Sep 25
Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
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Harnessing Innovation And Strategy For Sustainable Growth In Retail

Sep 24 Expansion of Roundel and digital initiatives using AI and technology aim to diversify revenue streams and improve customer experience, driving digital sales.

3 Reasons Why Target Will Smash Sales This Holiday Season

Sep 23

Wall Street Lunch: Target Already Getting A Jump On Holiday Sales

Sep 16

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 13
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Target Q2 Preview: Anticipating A Potential Sales Growth Inflection

Aug 19

Target (NYSE:TGT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.12

Aug 17
Target (NYSE:TGT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.12

Stay On Target (Technical Analysis)

Jul 24

These 4 Measures Indicate That Target (NYSE:TGT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jul 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Target (NYSE:TGT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

At US$151, Is Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 12
At US$151, Is Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Target (NYSE:TGT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.12

Jun 30
Target (NYSE:TGT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.12

Target: Dividend King Held Down By Unfavorable Conditions

Jun 22

Target's (NYSE:TGT) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.12

Jun 16
Target's (NYSE:TGT) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.12

Target Sales Slide: Hold Rating Amid Strategy Concerns

Jun 10

Returns At Target (NYSE:TGT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Jun 05
Returns At Target (NYSE:TGT) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Target Misses The Mark And Pays A Price For It

May 22

Target: Drama Eased While Operations Improved, But Waiting For Q1 Earnings

May 16

What You Can Learn From Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) P/E

May 13
What You Can Learn From Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) P/E

Target Corporation: Improvements In Performance Will Be Difficult

May 10

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

May 01
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Target: Shares Due For A Pause, Earnings In Focus

Apr 30

Target's Aim Is Improving

Mar 29

Target Q4 Preview: Top-Line Focus As Earnings Strength Appears Priced In

Mar 04

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:TGT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/31/2028114,0224,5643,3188,40412
1/31/2027111,1144,3303,2938,17029
1/31/2026107,8904,1142,7907,37431
2/1/2025106,5664,0914,4767,367N/A
11/2/2024107,5704,3704,5457,367N/A
8/3/2024107,3004,4875,2688,562N/A
5/4/2024106,6214,1304,5828,457N/A
2/3/2024107,4124,1383,8158,621N/A
10/28/2023106,8883,6323,6418,798N/A
7/29/2023108,0083,3731,6337,463N/A
4/29/2023109,2722,7214966,677N/A
1/28/2023109,1202,780-1,5104,018N/A
10/29/2022108,7213,448-1,8043,580N/A
7/30/2022107,8554,2244275,156N/A
4/30/2022106,9785,8582,1366,092N/A
1/29/2022106,0056,9465,0818,625N/A
10/30/2021103,3486,7825,9559,078N/A
7/31/2021100,3286,3086,2588,831N/A
5/1/202198,1436,1817,94210,380N/A
1/30/202193,5614,3687,87610,525N/A
10/31/202088,6213,8217,36910,002N/A
8/1/202084,6533,5136,3749,421N/A
5/2/202080,1002,7614,9558,078N/A
2/1/202078,1123,2694,0907,117N/A
11/2/201977,6903,2343,4626,508N/A
8/3/201976,8473,1443,0076,061N/A
5/4/201976,2023,0052,4385,782N/A
2/2/201975,3562,9302,4575,973N/A
11/3/201875,3623,220N/A6,064N/A
8/4/201874,4153,079N/A6,733N/A
5/5/201873,2722,950N/A6,144N/A
2/3/201872,7142,908N/A6,935N/A
10/28/201770,4212,642N/A7,050N/A
7/29/201769,9882,775N/A6,874N/A
4/29/201769,5222,730N/A6,494N/A
1/28/201770,2712,666N/A5,444N/A
10/29/201670,4313,268N/A5,000N/A
7/30/201671,6033,136N/A4,583N/A
4/30/201672,8623,284N/A4,594N/A
1/30/201673,7853,321N/A5,958N/A
10/31/201573,9092,860N/A6,228N/A
8/1/201573,5502,911N/A5,788N/A
5/2/201573,0802,529N/A5,530N/A
1/31/201572,6182,449N/A4,465N/A
11/1/201471,0662,732N/A3,817N/A
8/2/201471,0702,546N/A3,925N/A
5/3/201471,2302,767N/A3,810N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: TGT's forecast earnings growth (4.9% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: TGT's earnings (4.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: TGT's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: TGT's revenue (2.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: TGT's revenue (2.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: TGT's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (24.4%)


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/06 08:20
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/04 00:00
Earnings2025/02/01
Annual Earnings2025/02/01

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Analyst Sources

Target Corporation is covered by 68 analysts. 31 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Christopher GrajaArgus Research Company
Peter BenedictBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research