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Target Corp (TGT) Earnings: 2Q EBITDA Surpasses Estimates with $2.10 Billion, Fiscal 2025 Outlook Stable

  • Target reported second quarter EBITDA at $2.10 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.06 billion.
  • The company expects a low-single digit decline in sales for fiscal year 2025.
  • GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) is projected to be between $8.00 and $10.00 for the fiscal year.
  • Adjusted EPS, excluding litigation settlement gains, is anticipated to be around $7.00 to $9.00.
  • The company acknowledges a significant contribution from its personnel during transitional times, which has been crucial in developing its unique capabilities.
  • Analyst recommendations include 12 buys, 21 holds, and 6 sells for Target.

Target Corp on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, are closely monitoring Target Corporation’s performance and growth prospects. In a report titled “Target Corporation: Will Its Investments in Digital Fulfillment and Supply Chain Pay Off?” Baptista Research highlighted the challenging conditions Target faced in the first quarter of 2025, leading to a decline in sales. The analysis provides insights into the company’s strategic adjustments and future priorities, offering investors a comprehensive view of its current standing.

In another report by Baptista Research, titled “Target Corporation Paving The Way Forward With Digital Future With AI,” Target’s roadmap for potential growth was unveiled. Emphasizing its differentiated retail strategy and focus on delivering affordable, on-trend products, Target aims to leverage its unique brand position in the market. Baptista Research delves into the factors influencing Target’s stock price in the near future, conducting an independent valuation using a Discounted Cash Flow methodology.


A look at Target Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Target Corporation, a general merchandise discount store operator, presents a mixed outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores analysis. While it shows strength in its dividend and momentum factors, scoring a 4 in each, Target falls slightly short in the value, growth, and resilience categories, each scoring a 3. This suggests that while the company performs well in paying out dividends and maintaining market momentum, there may be areas for improvement in terms of valuation, growth potential, and resilience to economic fluctuations.

Overall, Target Corp‘s Smart Scores indicate a stable position with room for growth and enhancement. With its diversified business model encompassing physical retail stores, an online platform, and credit offerings, Target stands as a well-established player in the retail industry. Focus on improving value, growth prospects, and resilience could further solidify its long-term position in the market.


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