Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

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’s new CEO moved quickly.</li><li>An executive shake-up and hundreds of job cuts were announced to redirect capital toward store staffing and operational clarity.</li><li>The company reaffirmed sales and earnings guidance, even as shares pulled back despite a strong run this year.</li></ul>

Target’s new CEO moved quickly.An executive shake-up and hundreds of job cuts were announced to redirect capital toward store staffing and operational clarity.The company reaffirmed sales and earnings guidance, even as shares pulled back despite a strong run this year.

Target Just Cut Jobs — But The REAL Bet Is In Stores!

<ul><li>Target had a bruising 2025.</li><li>Sales slid for the second straight year, the stock dropped 28%, and the once-loved big-box chain became a cautionary tale of retail missteps—from inventory flubs to uninspiring stores.</li><li>But heading into 2026, a spark of hope has emerged.</li></ul>

Target had a bruising 2025.Sales slid for the second straight year, the stock dropped 28%, and the once-loved big-box chain became a cautionary tale of retail missteps—from inventory flubs to uninspiring stores.But heading into 2026, a spark of hope has emerged.

Target's Activist Showdown: Will It Spark a Stock Revival?

<ul><li>Target Corporation's third-quarter earnings for 2025 reveal a business navigating through a challenging retail environment.</li><li>The company experienced a slight decline in net sales at 1.5% lower compared to the previous year, influenced largely by softness in discretionary categories such as Home and Apparel.</li><li>However, this downturn was offset to some degree by growth in Food & Beverage and Fun 101, underscoring a variable consumer spending pattern amid economic uncertainty.</li></ul>

Target Corporation's third-quarter earnings for 2025 reveal a business navigating through a challenging retail environment.The company experienced a slight decline in net sales at 1.5% lower compared to the previous year, influenced largely by softness in discretionary categories such as Home and Apparel.However, this downturn was offset to some degree by growth in Food & Beverage and Fun 101, underscoring a variable consumer spending pattern amid economic uncertainty.

Target: High-Return Capex Focus Strengthening Stores, Supply Chain, & Guest Experience at Once!

<ul><li>Target Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 results amid significant organizational and market transitions.</li><li>The earnings call highlighted several strategic updates, shedding light on the company's current performance and future direction.</li><li>A key focal point was the leadership transition announcement, where Target's Board elected Michael Fiddelke as the next CEO, effective at the start of the 2026 fiscal year.</li></ul>

Target Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 results amid significant organizational and market transitions.The earnings call highlighted several strategic updates, shedding light on the company's current performance and future direction.A key focal point was the leadership transition announcement, where Target's Board elected Michael Fiddelke as the next CEO, effective at the start of the 2026 fiscal year.

Target’s Big Partnerships: Will Starbucks, Disney, & Apple Help Fuel Their Much Needed Turnaround?

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<ul><li>Zooming out first for a big picture perspective - helpful away from the news &amp; chatter:</li><li>Bears Make Headlines &amp; Lose Money, Bulls Make Money! As always … !</li><li>The bear case sounds very smart very often, only problem is, it’s quite rarely right … !</li></ul>

Zooming out first for a big picture perspective - helpful away from the news &amp; chatter:Bears Make Headlines &amp; Lose Money, Bulls Make Money! As always … !The bear case sounds very smart very often, only problem is, it’s quite rarely right … !

The S&P 500 Report: Performance, Profitability, Sentiment & More - #Ed 5

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.

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Target Corp (TGT US)

Target Just Cut Jobs — But The REAL Bet Is In Stores!

Target’s new CEO moved quickly. An executive shake-up and hundreds of job cuts were announced to redirect capital toward store staffing and...

Baptista Research

Target's Activist Showdown: Will It Spark a Stock Revival?

Target had a bruising 2025. Sales slid for the second straight year, the stock dropped 28%, and the once-loved big-box chain became a cautionary...

Baptista Research

Target: High-Return Capex Focus Strengthening Stores, Supply Chain, & Guest Experience at Once!

Target Corporation's third-quarter earnings for 2025 reveal a business navigating through a challenging retail environment. The company...

Baptista Research

Target’s Big Partnerships: Will Starbucks, Disney, & Apple Help Fuel Their Much Needed Turnaround?

Target Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 results amid significant organizational and market transitions. The earnings call highlighted...

Baptista Research

The S&P 500 Report: Performance, Profitability, Sentiment & More - #Ed 5

Zooming out first for a big picture perspective - helpful away from the news & chatter: Bears Make Headlines & Lose Money, Bulls Make Money! As...

Maverick Equity Research

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