Goldman has recently reduced Target Corp (TGT) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on April 16, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on April 11, 2025, Mizuho had initiated the stock to Neutral, setting a price target of $92. Robert W. Baird also reduced Neutral rating with a price target of $110. Additionally, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated Outperform rating on March 5, 2025, with a target price of $145. Gordon Haskett analysts, in their report published on February 13, 2025, also reduced Hold rating for Target Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Target Corp (TGT) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Target Corp (TGT) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $96.91 which represents a slight increase of $0.54 or 0.56% from the prior close of $96.37. The stock opened at $95.95 and touched a low of $95.3 during the day, reaching a high of $97.09. The volume of shares traded was 3.75 million falling short of the average volume of 7.97 million.
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TGT Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Target Corp (TGT) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 2.99% over the last five trades and -6.50% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -35.47%, and it has plunged by -31.30% in the previous three months. Currently, TGT is trading at 1.90%, -8.98%, and -28.03% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, TGT, a Consumer Defensive sector stock, is trading -42.11% below its 52-week high but remains 10.94% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 4.09 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Target Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Target Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 5.29% and a profit margin of 3.84%, with a gross margin of -35.47%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Target Corp’s market capitalization stands at $44.15 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 10.94, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 10.29. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.41, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 3.01, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.28% of Target Corp (TGT)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 83.35%.
Notable insider trades include Cornell Brian C, Executive Officer at Target Corp (TGT), who sold 45,000 shares on Mar 11 ’25, at $113.37 each, totaling $5.10 million. On Sep 27 ’24, Gomez Richard H., Executive Officer, sold 6,348 shares for $157.17 each, amounting to $1.00 million. Additionally, on Aug 30 ’24, LIEGEL MATTHEW A sold 1,000 shares at $153.13 each, generating $0.15 million.
