Stock Analysis
Target CorporationTGT
P/E 18.91×· 5Y range 9.38–27.38×· top 15% of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Discount Stores
AnalystsHold43 analystsP/E 18.9× sits at the 85th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 28% of debt · Q2 2027.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality70
- Financial Health61
Risks
- Valuation49
- Profitability43
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 20.8% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 12.2× — debt well covered
What's happening with TGT
Profile
profitability, growth and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation49/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (85th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (4.0%)12/25
- P/S (0.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (15.5x)12/25
- Growth44/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-1.0%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (7.4%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (8.0%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (17.5%)20/25
- Profitability43/100 · Weak
- ROIC (13.5%)12/25
- ROE (20.8%)20/25
- Net margin (3.5%)6/25
- Operating margin (5.2%)5/25
- Financial Health61/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.21)18/25
- Current ratio (0.99)6/25
- Interest coverage (12.2x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 23%)12/25
- Quality70/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (3/9)5/25
- Beneish M (-3.17)25/25
- FCF conversion (77%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.4%)25/25
- Moat61/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (11/11 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (28.9%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/11 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 2.5%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 1.0%/yr
- ⚠P/E 18.9× at top 15% of 5-year history
About Target Corporation
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Show more
The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
Headquarters: MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Employees: 415,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
49D+P/E (TTM)18.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 9.4x–27.4x · 85th pct
P/FCF15.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield4.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -3.1%–11.1% · 35th pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)0.67xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–1.3x · 65th pct
EV/EBIT15.5xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 8.7x–23.3x · 72nd pct
EV/Sales0.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E16.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.92xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.79B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.89%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio47.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
43D+ROIC13.5%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE20.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin5.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin27.0%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin2.7%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin2.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
44D+Revenue CAGR-1.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR7.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)8.0%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth17.5%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-2.7%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income7.6%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
61BAltman Z-Score2.21C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.99xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.36xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage12.2xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.5xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.08xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.28xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
70B+Piotroski F-Score3/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.17A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion76.5%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 57% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability2.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.80xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WEINSTEIN MARK A. Filed | WEINSTEIN MARK A. | Grant / award | +23.8K | |
WEINSTEIN MARK A. Filed | WEINSTEIN MARK A. | Grant / award | +2.1K | |
Lee James Filed | Lee James | Tax withholding | -7636 | |
Cornell Brian C Filed | Cornell Brian C | SellOpen market sale | -50000 | |
Kremer Melissa K Filed | Kremer Melissa K | SellOpen market sale | -15500 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LIEGEL MATTHEW A Filed | LIEGEL MATTHEW A | SellOpen market sale | -926 | |
DePinto Joseph Michael Filed | DePinto Joseph Michael | Grant / award | +1.0K | |
McGee Grant B Filed | McGee Grant B | Grant / award | +15.3K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
61BROIC >12% Years11/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)28.9%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor2.5%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$8.16
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$11.91
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$39.28
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$19.20B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$5.41B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$13.79B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$17.84B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.41xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$70.01B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.93B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Target Corporation (TGT)
TGT is down 1.51% at the last close. Target Corporation meets only 3 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals. Altman Z-Score of 2.21 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -3.17 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -1%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~4.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 20.8% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 2.9% in dividends.
See how TGT ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all TGT moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Regular | 155.64 | +3.12% | 2.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about TGT
What is the current Target Corporation (TGT) stock price?
TGT is trading at $154.26 at the last market close, down 1.51% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks TGT pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is TGT stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Target Corporation's financial health at 61/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is TGT stock overvalued?
Target Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 18.9 and our valuation score rates it 49/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Target Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for TGT. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Target Corporation operate in?
Target Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Discount Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Target Corporation do?
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales.
About Target Corporation (TGT) Stock
Target Corporation (TGT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry. As of the latest update, Target Corporation is trading at $154.26, down 1.51% on the day with a market capitalization of $70.0 billion. The financial health score for TGT is 61/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for TGT stock.
TGT Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Target Corporation (TGT) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time TGT stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for TGT with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Target Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 61/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for TGT.
- Sector peers: Compare TGT against 6 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is TGT a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Target Corporation (TGT) as an investment. The financial health score of 61/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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