Target stock reports a 5.3 percent sales increase
Published on 09/30/2026 at 11:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Target Corporation (ISIN US87612E1064) was trading at EUR 138.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. CEST, plus 0.15 percent versus the prior close of EUR 137.80. The retailer's latest quarterly report showed sales growth, but a tariff refund materially lifted earnings.
Q2 sales rise 5.3 percent
Target reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of USD 26.54 billion for the three months ended August 1, 2026, up 5.3 percent from the prior-year quarter, according to TradingView. Comparable sales rose 3.8 percent, while comparable traffic increased 3.6 percent.
GAAP diluted EPS reached USD 4.11, compared with USD 2.05 in the year-ago quarter. The result included a USD 1.65 per-share benefit from USD 994.00 million in pretax tariff refunds, making the quality of the earnings comparison especially important.
Guidance improves, risks remain
Zacks reported that Target raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to USD 9.90-10.90. Excluding the tariff refund, the midpoint represented a USD 0.75 increase from the previous USD 7.50-8.50 range.
The counter-factor is margin durability. Investing.com reported on September 25, 2026 that Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating and a USD 161.00 price target, citing competitive pressure and higher labor, merchandising and technology costs.
Analysts keep a Hold view
According to MarketBeat on September 30, 2026, thirty-two brokerages had an average recommendation of Hold and a 12-month target price of USD 159.52. The same report said Target's quarterly EPS exceeded the USD 2.35 consensus by USD 1.76.
Target's market capitalization was USD 71.1 billion on September 29, 2026, while its 52-week range was USD 83.44 to USD 170.75. GetSignal lists November 18, 2026 as the next earnings date.
Target stock holds near EUR 138.00
Target stock was trading at EUR 138.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. CEST, plus 0.15 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 137.80 on September 29, 2026. The latest quote leaves the market weighing genuine sales improvement against the one-time tariff benefit.
Target Corporation stock data
- Company: Target Corporation
- ISIN: US87612E1064
- WKN: 856243
- Ticker: TGT
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of September 30, 2026, 11:45 a.m. CEST): EUR 138.00
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.15 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (September 29, 2026): EUR 137.80
- Market capitalization: USD 71.1 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 83.44-170.75 (as of September 29, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Discount Stores
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: November 18, 2026
