Target Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Target's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -1.9%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.2% per year. Target's return on equity is 27.9%, and it has net margins of 3.8%.
Key information
-1.9%
Earnings growth rate
0.3%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 10.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.2% |
| Return on equity | 27.9% |
| Net Margin | 3.8% |
| Next Earnings Update | 21 May 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Target Is A Value Target
Apr 16Target: A Dicey Outlook, But Valuations And Yield Offer Some Comfort
Apr 07Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)?
Mar 27
Target Is A Buy For Value-Oriented Investors
Mar 25Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Mar 06Target's Dividend, A Dream Or A Trap? Earnings Preview
Mar 02Returns At Target (NYSE:TGT) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Feb 11Target: I'm Waiting For One More Pull Back Before Buying
Jan 27There's No Escaping Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Muted Earnings
Jan 02Despite Accelerating Growth In Some Areas, I'm Bearish On Target
Dec 30Target's Promotional Strategies Backfired - Tariffs Will Add More Pressure
Dec 23Target: Q3, Promotional Environment Weighs On Earnings
Nov 21Is Target (NYSE:TGT) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 12Walmart Vs. Target: Which Retail Giant Is A Buy At Today's Valuations?
Nov 12Target: This Dividend King Is On Sale Yielding Around 3%
Oct 25Returns On Capital At Target (NYSE:TGT) Have Stalled
Oct 07Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Sep 25
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 23Wall Street Lunch: Target Already Getting A Jump On Holiday Sales
Sep 16Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Sep 13Target Q2 Preview: Anticipating A Potential Sales Growth Inflection
Aug 19Target (NYSE:TGT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.12
Aug 17Stay On Target (Technical Analysis)
Jul 24These 4 Measures Indicate That Target (NYSE:TGT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jul 24At US$151, Is Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jul 12Target (NYSE:TGT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.12
Jun 30Target: Dividend King Held Down By Unfavorable Conditions
Jun 22Target's (NYSE:TGT) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.12
Jun 16Target Sales Slide: Hold Rating Amid Strategy Concerns
Jun 10Returns At Target (NYSE:TGT) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Jun 05Target Misses The Mark And Pays A Price For It
May 22Target: Drama Eased While Operations Improved, But Waiting For Q1 Earnings
May 16What You Can Learn From Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) P/E
May 13Target Corporation: Improvements In Performance Will Be Difficult
May 10Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
May 01Target: Shares Due For A Pause, Earnings In Focus
Apr 30Target's Aim Is Improving
Mar 29Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Target makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb 25 | 106,566 | 4,091 | 21,796 | 0 |
| 02 Nov 24 | 107,570 | 4,370 | 21,930 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 24 | 107,300 | 4,487 | 21,699 | 0 |
| 04 May 24 | 106,621 | 4,130 | 21,501 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 24 | 107,412 | 4,138 | 21,269 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 23 | 106,888 | 3,632 | 21,013 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 23 | 108,008 | 3,373 | 20,987 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 23 | 109,272 | 2,721 | 20,798 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 23 | 109,120 | 2,780 | 20,469 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 22 | 108,721 | 3,448 | 20,419 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 22 | 107,855 | 4,224 | 20,069 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 106,978 | 5,858 | 19,921 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 22 | 106,005 | 6,946 | 19,636 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 21 | 103,348 | 6,782 | 19,559 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 100,328 | 6,308 | 19,353 | 0 |
| 01 May 21 | 98,143 | 6,181 | 18,985 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 21 | 93,561 | 4,368 | 18,546 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 88,621 | 3,821 | 17,592 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 20 | 84,653 | 3,513 | 17,081 | 0 |
| 02 May 20 | 80,100 | 2,761 | 16,539 | 0 |
| 01 Feb 20 | 78,112 | 3,269 | 16,163 | 0 |
| 02 Nov 19 | 77,690 | 3,234 | 16,033 | 0 |
| 03 Aug 19 | 76,847 | 3,144 | 15,831 | 0 |
| 04 May 19 | 76,202 | 3,005 | 15,715 | 0 |
| 02 Feb 19 | 75,356 | 2,930 | 15,606 | 0 |
| 03 Nov 18 | 75,362 | 3,220 | 15,681 | 0 |
| 04 Aug 18 | 74,415 | 3,079 | 15,468 | 0 |
| 05 May 18 | 73,272 | 2,950 | 15,175 | 0 |
| 03 Feb 18 | 72,714 | 2,908 | 14,990 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 17 | 70,421 | 2,642 | 14,162 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 17 | 69,988 | 2,775 | 13,774 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 17 | 69,522 | 2,730 | 13,513 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 17 | 70,271 | 2,666 | 14,086 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 16 | 70,431 | 3,268 | 13,650 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 16 | 71,603 | 3,136 | 13,952 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 72,862 | 3,284 | 14,215 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 16 | 73,785 | 3,321 | 14,473 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 73,909 | 2,860 | 14,476 | 0 |
| 01 Aug 15 | 73,550 | 2,911 | 14,489 | 0 |
| 02 May 15 | 73,080 | 2,529 | 14,625 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 15 | 72,618 | 2,449 | 14,552 | 0 |
| 01 Nov 14 | 71,066 | 2,732 | 13,918 | 0 |
| 02 Aug 14 | 71,070 | 2,546 | 14,126 | 0 |
| 03 May 14 | 71,230 | 2,767 | 14,203 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: TGT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: TGT's current net profit margins (3.8%) are lower than last year (3.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: TGT's earnings have declined by 1.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: TGT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: TGT had negative earnings growth (-0.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Retailing industry average (3.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: TGT's Return on Equity (27.9%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/04/16 04:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/02/01 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/02/01 |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Target Corporation is covered by 69 analysts. 32 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Peter Benedict | Baird |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |