Target Corp stock falls as analysts keep a Hold view
Published on 09/10/2026 at 14:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Target Corp (ISIN US87612E1064) stock closed at USD 157.52 on the NYSE on September 9, 2026, down 3.2 percent from the prior session. MarketBeat showed a market capitalization of USD 71.61 billion, a 52-week range of USD 83.44 to USD 170.75 and volume of 3.38 million shares on the same snapshot.
Analysts keep the lid on upside
According to MarketBeat, Target carries a Hold consensus rating with an average price target of USD 159.52 and 32 analysts in coverage. The same page lists 11 Buy ratings, 18 Hold ratings and 3 Sell ratings, which leaves the target only 1.2 percent above the closing price.
That gap matters for investors because it keeps the valuation debate tight even after a 61.2 percent gain from the start of 2026 to USD 157.63 on MarketBeat's snapshot. GuruFocus also put the shares at USD 157.52 on September 9, 2026, 19.0 percent above its GF Value of USD 132.35 and with a GF Score of 74 out of 100.
Last quarter still matters
According to MarketBeat, Target reported revenue of USD 26.54 billion for the last quarter, up 5.3 percent year over year, and EPS of USD 4.11 versus USD 2.05 a year earlier. The same page says full-year 2026 guidance stands at USD 9.90 to USD 10.90 in EPS.
Investor takeaway: the stock sits close to the consensus target while the last reported quarter still shows revenue growth and a clear EPS beat. With the shares at USD 157.52 and the consensus target at USD 159.52, the market is already pricing in a cautious outlook.
Next earnings date
According to Zacks, Target's next earnings release is expected on November 18, 2026, with consensus EPS of USD 2.04 for the quarter ending in October 2026. Zacks also says the last quarter produced EPS of USD 2.46, above the consensus estimate of USD 2.30 by 6.96 percent.
Target stock near the top
Target stock ended at USD 157.52 on September 9, 2026, which is USD 13.23 below the 52-week high of USD 170.75 and well above the 52-week low of USD 83.44. In after-hours trading, Zacks showed USD 158.40 at 7:04 PM ET on September 9, 2026.
Target at a glance
- Company: Target Corporation
- ISIN: US87612E1064
- Ticker: TGT
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 9, 2026, 3:59 PM): USD 157.52
- Market capitalization: USD 71.61 billion (as of September 9, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: November 18, 2026
