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TGTNYSE$129.7567

TARGET CORP

Discount StoresVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+28Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-11Missing signals-1
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations50

Target's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity position is assessed as high, with a current ratio of 0.94, suggesting that current liabilities slightly exceed current assets. The company's free cash flow for FY2025 was $2.835 billion, which is a positive indicator of its ability to fund operations and growth initiatives [doc:10-K-2025]. In terms of profitability, Target's return on equity (ROE) was 22.92%, which is a strong performance compared to the industry median. The company's return on assets (ROA) was 6.23%, indicating that it is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, was 4.88%, which is in line with the industry's preferred metrics [doc:10-K-2025]. Target's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with a significant portion generated from its physical stores and digital channels. The company's geographic exposure is not diversified, with nearly 2,000 stores and an online presence. The company's segments include apparel and accessories, beauty and household essentials, food and beverage, hardlines, and home furnishings and decor. The company's digital channel has been a growing segment, contributing to its overall revenue [doc:10-K-2025]. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its outlook for the current and next fiscal years. The company is expected to see a slight increase in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 1.5% for the current fiscal year and 2.0% for the next fiscal year. This growth is attributed to the expansion of its digital offerings and the continued focus on customer loyalty programs [doc:10-K-2025]. Risk factors for Target include liquidity concerns, as current liabilities exceed current assets, and the potential for dilution due to the company's financing activities. The company has a medium dilution risk, with the possibility of issuing new shares to raise capital. The company's risk assessment indicates that it has a high liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt [doc:10-K-2025]. Recent events include the company's Q3 2025 Form 10-Q filing, which detailed its financial position and cash flows. The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, primarily due to financing activities such as dividends paid and stock repurchases. The company also recognized asset-related charges associated with the termination of a commercial partnership [doc:10-Q-Q3-2025].

Profile
CompanyTARGET CORP
ExchangeNYSE
TickerTGT
CIK0000027419
SICRetail-Variety Stores
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryDiscount Stores
AI analysis

Business. Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer, selling products through its stores and digital channels, offering everyday essentials and fashionable merchandise at discounted prices [doc:10-K-2025].

Classification. Target is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Discount Stores industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified-market-data].

Target's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity position is assessed as high, with a current ratio of 0.94, suggesting that current liabilities slightly exceed current assets. The company's free cash flow for FY2025 was $2.835 billion, which is a positive indicator of its ability to fund operations and growth initiatives [doc:10-K-2025]. In terms of profitability, Target's return on equity (ROE) was 22.92%, which is a strong performance compared to the industry median. The company's return on assets (ROA) was 6.23%, indicating that it is effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, was 4.88%, which is in line with the industry's preferred metrics [doc:10-K-2025]. Target's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with a significant portion generated from its physical stores and digital channels. The company's geographic exposure is not diversified, with nearly 2,000 stores and an online presence. The company's segments include apparel and accessories, beauty and household essentials, food and beverage, hardlines, and home furnishings and decor. The company's digital channel has been a growing segment, contributing to its overall revenue [doc:10-K-2025]. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its outlook for the current and next fiscal years. The company is expected to see a slight increase in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 1.5% for the current fiscal year and 2.0% for the next fiscal year. This growth is attributed to the expansion of its digital offerings and the continued focus on customer loyalty programs [doc:10-K-2025]. Risk factors for Target include liquidity concerns, as current liabilities exceed current assets, and the potential for dilution due to the company's financing activities. The company has a medium dilution risk, with the possibility of issuing new shares to raise capital. The company's risk assessment indicates that it has a high liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt [doc:10-K-2025]. Recent events include the company's Q3 2025 Form 10-Q filing, which detailed its financial position and cash flows. The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, primarily due to financing activities such as dividends paid and stock repurchases. The company also recognized asset-related charges associated with the termination of a commercial partnership [doc:10-Q-Q3-2025].
Key takeaways
  • Target's capital structure is moderately leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89.
  • The company's profitability is strong, with a ROE of 22.92% and an operating margin of 4.88%.
  • Target's revenue is primarily generated from its physical stores and digital channels, with a focus on the United States market.
  • The company is expected to see a slight increase in revenue for the current and next fiscal years.
  • Target faces liquidity and dilution risks, with current liabilities exceeding current assets and a medium dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2025
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$104.78B
Gross profit
Operating income$5.12B
Net income$3.71B
R&D
SG&A
D&A$3.13B
SBC$281.0M
Operating cash flow$6.56B
CapEx$3.73B
Free cash flow$2.83B
Total assets$59.49B
Total liabilities
Total equity$16.16B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$14.33B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$104.78B$5.12B$3.71B$2.83B
FY2024$106.57B$5.57B$4.09B$4.48B
FY2025$106.57B$5.57B$4.09B$4.48B
FY2023$107.41B$5.71B$4.14B$3.81B
FY2024$107.41B$5.71B$4.14B$3.81B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$59.49B$16.16B
FY2024$57.77B$14.67B
FY2025$57.77B$14.67B
FY2023$55.36B$13.43B
FY2024$55.36B$13.43B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$6.56B$3.73B$2.83B$281.0M
FY2024$7.37B$2.89B$4.48B$304.0M
FY2025$7.37B$2.89B$4.48B$304.0M
FY2023$8.62B$4.81B$3.81B$251.0M
FY2024$8.62B$4.81B$3.81B$251.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2025$74.33B$3.74B$2.66B$643.0M
Q2 2025$49.06B$2.79B$1.97B$494.0M
Q3 2025$935.0M
Q1 2025$23.85B$1.47B$1.04B-$515.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q1 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2025$59.99B$15.50B
Q2 2025$57.85B$15.42B
Q3 2025$15.42B
Q1 2025$56.19B$14.95B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2025$3.48B$2.84B$643.0M$197.0M
Q2 2025$2.36B$1.86B$494.0M$133.0M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$275.0M$790.0M-$515.0M$69.0M
Valuation
Market price$129.75
Market cap$59.11B
Enterprise value$68.83B
P/E16.0
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.7
EV/Op income13.4
EV/OCF10.5
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book
Net cash-$9.71B
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity0.9
ROA6.2%
ROE22.9%
Cash conversion1.8%
CapEx/Revenue3.6%
SBC/Revenue0.3%
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.6%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskHigh
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets.
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retail · cohort 2 companies
MetricTGTActivity
Op margin4.9%4.9% medp25 4.3% · p75 5.0%below median
Net margin3.5%3.5% medp25 3.1% · p75 3.5%above median
Gross margin30.7% medp25 30.7% · p75 30.7%
CapEx / revenue3.6%3.4% medp25 3.3% · p75 3.5%top quartile
Debt / equity89.0%53.6% medp25 35.9% · p75 71.1%top quartile
Recent coverage
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target125.65 USD
Median price target125.00 USD
High price target160.00 USD
Low price target88.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.62 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count6.00
Buy count6.00
Hold count24.00
Sell count3.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate8.03 USD
Last actual EPS7.57 USD
Source data
Underlying data the analysis-pipeline pulls and audits. Fetch timestamps + content hashes show when each source was last refreshed.
SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0000027419 · 528 us-gaap concepts
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