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Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Target Corporation had a satisfying financial performance during 2024.</li><li>Despite global and economic uncertainties, such as the ongoing global pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and changes in consumer behaviors, the company was able to maintain stability and grow.</li><li>Some of the highlight points of the company's earnings call include the emphasis on long-term strategies and vision, investing in new stores, supply chain innovations, and exploring growth potential in existing stores.</li></ul>

Target Corporation had a satisfying financial performance during 2024.Despite global and economic uncertainties, such as the ongoing global pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and changes in consumer behaviors, the company was able to maintain stability and grow.Some of the highlight points of the company's earnings call include the emphasis on long-term strategies and vision, investing in new stores, supply chain innovations, and exploring growth potential in existing stores.

Target Corporation: Digital Growth & 5 Other Key Performance Drivers! - Financial Forecasts

<ul><li>Target Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.</li><li>The company has exceeded $100 billion in annual revenue, deftly navigating a challenging consumer environment marked by shifting spending patterns and persistent inflation.</li><li>In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.</li></ul>

Target Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat last quarter.The company has exceeded $100 billion in annual revenue, deftly navigating a challenging consumer environment marked by shifting spending patterns and persistent inflation.In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Target Corporation: Strong Inventory Position & Focus On Consumer Value Saving The Day! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Target Corporation delivered mixed results in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst consensus in terms of earnings.</li><li>At the beginning of the quarter, Target started seeing softening sales trends.</li><li>Comp trends softened in May and June and a meaningful recovery was seen in both comps and traffic in July.</li></ul>

Target Corporation delivered mixed results in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst consensus in terms of earnings.At the beginning of the quarter, Target started seeing softening sales trends.Comp trends softened in May and June and a meaningful recovery was seen in both comps and traffic in July.

Target Corporation: Adaptation in a Digital Retail Landscape! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Target Corporation delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues well below analyst expectations but managed an earnings beat.</li><li>Target's focus on building trust and delivering affordable products to consumers led to three consecutive years of traffic growth, with a 0.9% increase in comparable traffic in Q1.</li><li>We give Target Corporation a 'Buy' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Target Corporation delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues well below analyst expectations but managed an earnings beat.Target's focus on building trust and delivering affordable products to consumers led to three consecutive years of traffic growth, with a 0.9% increase in comparable traffic in Q1.We give Target Corporation a 'Buy' rating with a revised target price.

Target Corporation: What Is Its Biggest Competitive Advantage? – Key Drivers

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Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>A recent report shows apparent gains by Temu against US "dollar" store chains</li>
<li>In this insight we introduce the "dollar" store concept and share our experiences</li>
<li>We conclude that Temu &amp; SHEIN don't likely view some categories as priorities</li>
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A recent report shows apparent gains by Temu against US "dollar" store chains
In this insight we introduce the "dollar" store concept and share our experiences
We conclude that Temu &amp; SHEIN don't likely view some categories as priorities


Temu Versus Dollar Tree: More Online & Offline Adventures in Pursuit of Ultra-Cheap Stuff

United States

Target Corporation operates general merchandise discount stores. The Company focuses on merchandising operations which includes general merchandise and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business. Target also offers credit to qualified applicants through its branded proprietary credit cards.

Target Corp (TGT US)

Target Corporation: Digital Growth & 5 Other Key Performance Drivers! - Financial Forecasts

Target Corporation had a satisfying financial performance during 2024. Despite global and economic uncertainties, such as the ongoing global...

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Target Corporation: Strong Inventory Position & Focus On Consumer Value Saving The Day! - Major Drivers

Target Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat last quarter. The company has exceeded $100 billion in annual revenue,...

Baptista Research

Target Corporation: Adaptation in a Digital Retail Landscape! - Major Drivers

Target Corporation delivered mixed results in the recent quarter, with revenues below market expectations, but it managed to surpass the analyst...

Baptista Research

Target Corporation: What Is Its Biggest Competitive Advantage? – Key Drivers

Target Corporation delivered a mixed set of results for the previous quarter, with revenues well below analyst expectations but managed an...

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Temu Versus Dollar Tree: More Online & Offline Adventures in Pursuit of Ultra-Cheap Stuff

In this insight, we introduce readers to the US "dollar" store concept, then compare our experiences shopping for cheap stuff at Dollar Tree and...

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