TGT- Target Corporation
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
HoldWall Street consensus from 34 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$162.76
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $155.83
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$92.35
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$68.13
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
26.4%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
4.1%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+5.3%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+100.5%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
107.58×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.99×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$676M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
2.98%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026
67
days
EPS (TTM)
$9.65
P/E (TTM)
16.1
Fwd P/E
16.3
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
2.98%
5Y Avg Annual
$4.1440
Last Payment
$1.1600
Ex-Date
08/12/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/12/2026 | 09/01/2026 | $1.1600 | 2.98% |
05/13/2026 | 06/02/2026 | $1.1400 | 2.93% |
02/11/2026 | 03/03/2026 | $1.1400 | 2.93% |
11/12/2025 | 12/02/2025 | $1.1400 | 2.93% |
08/13/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $1.1400 | 2.93% |
05/14/2025 | 06/03/2025 | $1.1200 | 2.87% |
02/12/2025 | 03/04/2025 | $1.1200 | 2.87% |
11/20/2024 | 12/10/2024 | $1.1200 | 2.87% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$155.83
Price
$1.1600
Last div. (quarterly)
135
shares
Own 135 TGT shares ($21,037.05) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$21,037.05
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
2.98% yieldEstimate TGT dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$297.76
Per month
$24.81
≈ 64.2 shares at $4.64/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Target Corporation
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. The company also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies. In addition, it sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Location
Minneapolis, United States
Employees
400,000
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Target Corporation (TGT) stock trades at $155.83, up 0.06% on the day. With a market capitalization of $70.79 billion, TGT is a large-cap consumer defensive stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.1, a forward P/E of 16.3 and earnings per share (EPS) of $9.65. Over the most recent period the company reported 5% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 4.1%. Below you'll find TGT's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
TGT - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Target Corporation (TGT) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Target Corporation (TGT) shows strengths such as a 26% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 107.6). Whether TGT is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is TGT's stock price today?
Target Corporation (TGT) trades at $155.83, up 0.06% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does TGT pay a dividend?
Yes. Target Corporation pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share, a dividend yield of 2.98%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 12, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 47% of earnings.
Is TGT overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 16.1×, TGT trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the consumer defensive sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.96. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is TGT's market cap?
Target Corporation (TGT) has a market capitalization of $70.79 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Defensive sector.
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