Target (TGT, $102.15) beats Q2 earnings & sales expectations; raises full-year guidance
Target reported second-quarter earnings and sales - both of which surpassed analysts’ expectations.
The retail giant’s earnings per share for the quarter came in at $1.82 (from the year-ago quarter’s $1.47), beating the $1.62 expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
Revenue of $18.42 billion, too, exceeded analysts’ estimates of $18.34 billion.
Same-store sales grew +3.4%, compared to 2.9% growth expected by analysts.
Looking ahead, Target boosted its outlook on full-year earnings. It now expects to earn between $5.90 and $6.20 a share, compared to its previous forecast of per-share earnings of between $5.75 and $6.05. Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting full-year per-share earnings of $5.94 a share on sales of $78 billion.
While its physical stores showed a strong performance, Target (along with several traditional retailers) are apparently working on making shopping more convenient and attractive to consumers. They are heavily investing in their digital presence and trying to speed up shipping times.
TGT in +5.67% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on June 12, 2026
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where TGT advanced for three days, in of 295 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 11, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TGT as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TGT just turned positive on June 10, 2026. Looking at past instances where TGT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 50 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
TGT moved above its 50-day moving average on June 09, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 225 cases where TGT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for TGT moved out of overbought territory on June 15, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 26 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 26 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 59 cases where TGT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TGT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
TGT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. TGT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.541) is normal, around the industry mean (7.470). P/E Ratio (16.884) is within average values for comparable stocks, (37.463). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.373) is also within normal values, averaging (2.786). TGT has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.036) as compared to the industry average of (0.016). TGT's P/S Ratio (0.547) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.024).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. TGT’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 64, placing this stock worse than average.
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