Target (TGT) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Target (NYSE:TGT) is expected to announce its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 3rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.16 per share and revenue of $30.5185 billion for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET.

Target Stock Down 1.0%

TGT stock opened at $113.70 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $107.74 and its 200 day moving average is $97.77. The stock has a market cap of $51.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 11.58 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. Target has a 1-year low of $83.44 and a 1-year high of $127.06.

Target Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Sunday, March 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 11th will be issued a $1.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 11th. This represents a $4.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. Target’s dividend payout ratio is presently 55.34%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TGT has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Target in a report on Friday. They set an “underperform” rating and a $103.00 price objective for the company. Guggenheim increased their target price on Target from $110.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Target from $115.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Roth Mkm set a $88.00 price objective on Target in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Target from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $107.24.

Target News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Target this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $130 and reiterated an “overweight” rating, signaling a sizable upside vs. current levels and offering a strong analyst vote of confidence for the stock. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Target announced it will sell only cereals made without certified synthetic colors by the end of May — a retailer-leading move that supports merchandising authority, ESG positioning, and could strengthen brand perception. PR Newswire
• Positive Sentiment: Target and Roller Rabbit will launch an exclusive spring collection (250+ items) to drive traffic and seasonal sales — a merchandising collaboration that may support comp trends if it resonates with customers. PR Newswire
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $115 but kept a “neutral” rating — a modest upward revision that offers some support but stops short of a bullish endorsement. Benzinga TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks commentary and multiple analyst pieces flag Target as a “trending” / value candidate ahead of results — useful for investors evaluating relative valuation and estimates but not an immediate catalyst. Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America initiated coverage with an “underperform” rating and $103 price target — a fresh analyst downside that adds selling pressure and gives investors a lower-conviction view. Finviz
• Negative Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein cut its price target to $91 and kept an “underperform” stance, representing a material downside and reinforcing a segment of analyst skepticism about near-term performance. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters reports growing investor agitation and leadership scrutiny tied to merchandising and policy decisions over the past three years — governance concerns can pressure the stock if activists push for changes or if execution missteps persist. Reuters

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in Target during the 4th quarter valued at $515,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Target in the fourth quarter valued at about $67,000. Compound Planning Inc. raised its stake in shares of Target by 38.4% during the fourth quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 3,872 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $379,000 after acquiring an additional 1,074 shares during the last quarter. TMB Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Target during the fourth quarter worth about $300,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Target by 21.1% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,734,609 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $462,808,000 after purchasing an additional 824,446 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 79.73% of the company’s stock.

About Target

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is a U.S.-based general merchandise retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates a network of full-line and small-format stores across the United States alongside a national e-commerce platform and mobile app. Target’s retail assortment spans apparel, home goods, electronics, groceries and household essentials, plus beauty, baby and pet categories. The firm complements national brands with a portfolio of owned and exclusive labels and partnerships that help differentiate its merchandise assortment.

Target traces its roots to the Dayton Company, founded by George Dayton in 1902; the Target discount chain was launched in 1962 and the parent company later adopted the Target Corporation name.