Key PointsTarget struggled in Q1 with revenue contracting versus gains for its largest competitor.Guidance is tepid and has the market resetting its outlook for the stock price.Analysts are on board with the turnaround but may cap stock gains for the foreseeable future with lowered price targets.5 stocks we like better than TargetTarget’s NYSE: TGT Q1 results highlight the growing bifurcation in retail. Its results include contracting revenue driven by weakened discretionary spending and loss of market shar ...

Target (TGT) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -0.98%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this retailer would post earnings of $2.46 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.98, delivering a surprise of 21.14%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpa ...

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Financial Performance - First quarter total revenue was $24.5 billion, a decrease of 3.1% year-over-year, with comparable sales declining 3.7%[6] - The company reported first quarter GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $2.03, down from $2.05 in 2023[3] - Net earnings for the three months ended May 4, 2024, were $942 million, a decrease of 0.8% compared to $950 million for the same period in 2023[22] - EBIT for the three months ended May 4, 2024, was $1,325 million, a decrease of 1.9% from $1,351 million in the same period last year[32] - EBITDA for the same period increased by 1.3% to $2,043 million from $2,018 million year-over-year[32] - Cash provided by operating activities was $1,101 million, down from $1,265 million in the previous year[22] Sales and Revenue Trends - Digital comparable sales grew by 1.4%, while same-day services increased nearly 9%, driven by over 13% growth in Drive Up[2] - Comparable sales decreased by 3.7%, with a decline in the number of transactions by 1.9% and average transaction amount also down by 1.9%[25] - Digitally originated comparable sales increased by 1.4%, contrasting with a decline of 3.4% in the previous year[25] - For the second quarter, the company expects a 0 to 2% increase in comparable sales and GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $1.95 to $2.35[5] Margins and Expenses - First quarter operating income margin rate improved to 5.3%, reflecting a 140 basis point increase in gross margin compared to the prior year[2] - Gross margin rate increased to 27.7% from 26.3% year-over-year, while SG&A expense rate rose to 21.1% from 19.8%[24] - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense rate increased to 21.1% in Q1 2024, compared to 19.8% in Q1 2023[8] Capital and Investments - After-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) for the trailing twelve months was 15.4%, up from 11.4% in the prior year[11] - Operating income for the trailing twelve months ended May 4, 2024, was $5,675 million, up from $3,830 million in the prior year, representing a growth of 48.2%[34] - Net operating profit after taxes increased to $4,593 million from $3,213 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 43.0%[34] - The average invested capital rose to $29,737 million, compared to $28,199 million in the previous year, indicating a growth of 5.5%[34] - Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings significantly increased to $2,614 million from $200 million, showing a substantial rise[34] - Noncurrent portion of long-term debt decreased to $13,487 million from $16,010 million, indicating a reduction of 15.3%[34] - Shareholders' investment increased to $13,840 million from $11,605 million, reflecting a growth of 19.2%[34] - Operating lease liabilities rose to $3,723 million from $2,921 million, representing an increase of 27.5%[34] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $3,604 million from $1,321 million, showing a significant growth of 172.5%[34] Customer Engagement and Loyalty - The company successfully relaunched its Target Circle loyalty program, gaining over 1 million new members in the first quarter[2] - Total Target Circle Card penetration decreased to 18.0% from 19.0% year-over-year[26] Store Growth - The total number of stores increased to 1,963 from 1,954 year-over-year, with retail square feet growing to 246,654 from 244,993[27] Guidance - Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for Q2 2024 is set at $1.95, with full-year guidance between $8.60 and $9.60[31] Other Considerations - The trailing twelve months ended May 4, 2024, consisted of 53 weeks compared to 52 weeks in the prior-year period, which may impact year-over-year comparisons[34]

MINNEAPOLIS, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter operating income margin rate of 5.3 percent reflects a 140 basis point improvement in gross margin rate as compared to the prior year.First quarter comparable sales declined 3.7 percent, in line with expectations.Digital comparable sales grew 1.4 percent. Same-day services grew nearly 9 percent, led by more than 13 percent growth in Drive Up.Sales declines, primarily in discretionary categories, were partially offset by continued growth in Beauty.Discr ...

Target's new membership has a lot of potential if Target makes the changes necessary to make it a must-have for shoppers.Target (TGT -0.59%) is trying to move into the membership business by leveraging its large base of credit card users and digital products. However, the company has failed to make the system efficient and delightful for consumers, undermining the strategy. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the mistakes Target is making and how they could be fixed.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices ...

Target will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, just days after it said it would cut prices on thousands of groceries and everyday items.The Minneapolis-based retailer has set low expectations for the year ahead. It said in early March that it anticipated comparable sales would range from flat to up 2%, and adjusted earnings per share would range from $8.60 to $9.60 for the full year.Here is what Wall Street expects for the company, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share ...

Target to Slash Prices on 5,000 Items as Stubborn Inflation Hangs On The retail giant's summer discounts could help you save a few bucks on essentials. ...

Analyst Estimates for Q1 2024Q4 2023Q1 2023Revenue$24.53 billion$31.92 billion$25.32 billionDiluted EPS$2$2.98$2.05Net Income$930.34 million$1.38 billion$950 million Key Metrics: Costs, Comparable Store Sales Target has said in recent quarters that improving its cost management has helped to offset decreases in comparable store sales as consumers have pulled back on discretionary spending to deal with persistently high inflation. Target isn't the only retailer that's said inflation is causing consumers t ...