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TGT

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Target Corporation · Consumer Defensive · United States · $62.1B · Avg Vol: $625M/d

85
StockRank
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Q
57
V
46
M
78
P/E (TTM)
18.4x
ROE
22.0%
D/E
1.2x
Dividend %
3.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Target has strong momentum at M74 with a buyback retiring 0.86% of shares, but value at V48 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q57 is modest, so stage one fails. Insider selling of 0.01% is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Target Corporation (TGT) operates as a leading general merchandise retailer, offering a broad assortment of products from apparel and home goods to groceries and electronics across its extensive store network and growing digital platforms. Its competitive moat stems from its distinctive brand identity, known for "cheap chic" design and affordability, and significant investments in omnichannel capabilities and supply chain efficiency. Target maintains a strong position by appealing to value-conscious consumers seeking both style and convenience.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue109.1B107.4B106.6B104.8B-1.3%106.4B108.9B112.1B3.4%
EPS6.028.968.898.1610.7%7.579.019.628.6%
Shares460.3M461.7M455.6M452.8M-1.6%454.2M
Debt19.1B19.6B19.9B20.3B2.1%19.3B
Equity11.2B13.4B14.7B16.2B12.9%
Op CF4.0B8.6B7.4B6.6B17.8%7.0B
Inv CF-5.5B-4.8B-2.9B-3.6B
Fin CF-2.2B-2.3B-3.5B-2.2B
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PRICE (1Y)+9.4%
126131136141146Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$145.90
RSI (14)
74.9
52W High
$147.77
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
13.6%68.8
ROE
22.0%85.5
GP/Assets
50.3%80.3
Op. Margin
4.5%39.1
FCF/Assets
5.3%56.2
Piotroski
648.0
Int. Cover
11.7x50.1
D/E Ratio
1.18x18.1
Current Ratio
0.93x20.4
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
18.4x46.4
EV/EBITDA
9.5x51.3
P/FCF
19.8x45.0
P/B
3.9x17.1
P/S
0.6x67.7
Div Yield
3.3%55.1
Momentum
78
52W High %
99%96.0
RS 6M
37%96.8
SMA 50/200
1.17x94.4
EPS Rev 4W
+0.2%90.4
EPS Rev 12W
+4.9%90.5
EPS Improve
+18%37.1
Q Growth
-25%18.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$62.1B
P/E (Forward)
15.6x
Gross Margin
28.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of TGT are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
TGTTarget Corporation(you)$62.1B85STRONG BUY
DLTRDollar Tree, Inc.$23.1B77BUY
WALMEX.MXWal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V.$50.2B49HOLD
DGDollar General Corporation$25.9B53HOLD
COST.MXCostco Wholesale Corporation$422.7B73BUY
PCO.WAPepco Group N.V.$5.4B83STRONG BUY
DOL.TODollarama Inc.$37.0B40HOLD
DIA.MCDistribuidora Internacional de Alimentación, S.A.$2.6B82STRONG BUY
BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.$11.9B51HOLD
BME.LB&M European Value Retail plc$2.7B94STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 17.2x · Gross margin 32.6%

Target Corporation (TGT) — Stock Score Summary

Target Corporation (TGT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Target has strong momentum at M74 with a buyback retiring 0.86% of shares, but value at V48 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q57 is modest, so stage one fails. Insider selling of 0.01% is separately adverse.

Target Corporation (TGT) operates as a leading general merchandise retailer, offering a broad assortment of products from apparel and home goods to groceries and electronics across its extensive store network and growing digital platforms. Its competitive moat stems from its distinctive brand identity, known for "cheap chic" design and affordability, and significant investments in omnichannel capabilities and supply chain efficiency. Target maintains a strong position by appealing to value-conscious consumers seeking both style and convenience.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$145.90
Market Cap$62.1B
P/E (TTM)18.44
P/E (Forward)15.64
Price/Book3.87
Return on Equity22.0%
Return on Invested Capital13.6%
Debt/Equity1.18x
Gross Margin28.1%
Operating Margin4.5%
Revenue Growth6.7%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$3.1B

Target Corporation operates in the Discount Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Target Corporation’s (TGT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Target Corporation (TGT) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (46), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Target Corporation have an economic moat?
Target Corporation (TGT) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Target Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Target Corporation (TGT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Target Corporation in?
Target Corporation (TGT) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry (United States).