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Target (TGT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$125.01 +3.42 (+2.81%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Target - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
14
Buy
17

Based on 32 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Target in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 32 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for TGT.

Consensus Price Target

$162.13
29.70% Upside
According to the 32 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Target, the average price target is $162.13. The highest price target for TGT is $220.00, while the lowest price target for TGT is $108.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.70% from the current price of $125.01.
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TGT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$162.13$179.47$179.52$154.39
Forecasted Upside29.70% Upside19.51% Upside13.26% Upside17.44% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

TGT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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TGT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Target Stock vs. The Competition

TypeTargetRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.53
2.50
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.70% Upside26.03% Upside7.66% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/21/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$165.00 ➝ $137.00+12.27%
11/21/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$165.00 ➝ $145.00+18.72%
11/21/2024Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $145.00+18.72%
11/21/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$165.00 ➝ $130.00+5.61%
11/21/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $160.00+29.49%
11/21/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$167.00 ➝ $139.00+12.29%
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11/21/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$160.00 ➝ $120.00-3.06%
11/21/2024Piper Sandler
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P. Keith
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$156.00 ➝ $130.00+6.38%
11/21/2024Roth Mkm
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$157.00 ➝ $131.00+7.62%
11/20/2024Hsbc Global Res
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D. Bretthauer
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/20/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $150.00+23.23%
11/20/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$138.00+13.36%
11/20/2024Telsey Advisory Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$195.00 ➝ $195.00+60.82%
11/20/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$184.00 ➝ $108.00-16.88%
11/20/2024Citigroup
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P. Lejuez
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$188.00 ➝ $130.00-16.67%
10/22/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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Z. Ma
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$168.00+11.32%
9/23/2024Melius Research
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K. Short
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Initiated CoverageBuy$180.00+15.82%
8/26/2024Daiwa America
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K. Tamada
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/26/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$170.00+7.03%
8/22/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $200.00+25.21%
8/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$174.00 ➝ $177.00+10.81%
8/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $195.00+23.95%
8/22/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$156.00 ➝ $162.00+1.27%
8/21/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $180.00+11.70%
8/14/2024Oppenheimer
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $180.00+31.71%
6/3/2024BNP Paribas
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C. Bottiglieri
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Initiated CoverageUnderperform$116.00-25.72%
5/23/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$190.00 ➝ $190.00+31.52%
4/4/2024Gordon Haskett
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 Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00+25.35%
3/27/2024Tigress Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $210.00+21.58%
3/6/2024DA Davidson
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$167.00 ➝ $195.00+14.87%
3/6/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$142.00 ➝ $169.00+0.24%
3/6/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$176.00 ➝ $194.00+15.07%
7/26/2023Raymond James
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 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
3/1/2023Roth Capital
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W. Kirk
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Reiterated RatingNeutral
3/1/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $170.00+5.09%
2/15/2023Cowen
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 Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $200.00+15.63%

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Should I Buy Target Stock? TGT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Target pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Target
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Target Co.:

  • Target Co. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.12, which reflects a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $4.48, providing a dividend yield of 3.68%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The company reported a revenue increase of 0.9% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating resilience in its business model despite economic challenges. This growth can be a positive sign for potential investors looking for stability.
  • Target Co. has a strong return on equity of 33.10%, suggesting effective management and profitability. A high return on equity indicates that the company is efficiently using shareholders' equity to generate profits.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to $167.00, suggest that market experts see potential for growth in Target Co.'s stock price, which could lead to capital gains for investors.
  • The current stock price of Target Co. is around $158.67, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable price point, especially given the positive outlook from analysts.

Target
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Target Co. for these reasons:

  • Target Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85 for the latest quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.45. This earnings miss could raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future expectations.
  • The company’s revenue of $25.23 billion fell short of the consensus estimate of $25.87 billion, indicating potential challenges in sales performance that could affect future profitability.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with significant shares sold by executives, including a 12.90% decrease in ownership by CEO Brian C. Cornell. This could signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
  • Target Co. has a payout ratio of 46.28%, which indicates that a significant portion of its earnings is being paid out as dividends. While this is sustainable for now, it may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with one sell rating and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." This divergence in opinions may create uncertainty for potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.

TGT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 32 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Target is $162.13, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $108.00.

32 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Target in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 14 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TGT shares.

According to analysts, Target's stock has a predicted upside of 29.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Target's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Target more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Target is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how TGT compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:TGT) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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