TARGET CORP TGT 64.54
Consumer Defensive · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-28
TARGET CORP (TGT) has delivered +5.8% annualized revenue growth, +4.2% earnings growth, and +6.2% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #418 of 1968 stocks overall and #29 of 82 in the Consumer Defensive sector by Steady Score.
About TARGET CORP
Company Overview
Target Corporation is a general merchandise retailer operating a large network of stores and digital channels across the United States. Its assortment includes apparel, beauty, home furnishings, food and beverages, household essentials, electronics, toys, and seasonal goods, supported by owned brands and national labels. Stores also function as local fulfillment hubs for pickup, drive-up, and same-day delivery, integrating physical convenience with online shopping.
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Business Model & Revenue
Target generates revenue from merchandise sales, membership and delivery services, credit-card profit sharing, and a growing retail-media business. It buys inventory from suppliers, operates stores and distribution facilities, and uses digital systems to forecast demand and fulfill orders. Owned brands can improve differentiation and margin, while loyalty programs encourage repeat visits. Profitability depends on traffic, average transaction size, category mix, markdowns, shrink, freight, labor, occupancy, and inventory discipline.
Key Facts & Market Position
The company focuses on convenient locations, design-led merchandise, discretionary purchases, and partnerships with selected brands. Its store-based fulfillment model uses existing assets but requires reliable inventory visibility and efficient picking. Target competes with mass merchants, grocers, warehouse clubs, specialty retailers, and e-commerce platforms, and is exposed to consumer confidence, inflation, fashion preferences, theft, supplier concentration, and execution during peak seasons.