Target(US:TGT) ZACKSยท2025-08-06 22:45Company Performance - Target's stock closed at $105.39, reflecting a +2.89% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.73% [1] - The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for August 20, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.08, indicating a 19.07% decline year-over-year, and projected revenue of $24.88 billion, a 2.26% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.55 per share and revenue at $104.66 billion, representing declines of -14.79% and -1.79% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Target are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Target at 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining stagnant over the past month [5] Valuation Metrics - Target has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.57, which is lower than the industry average of 22.5, suggesting that Target is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.93, compared to the Retail - Discount Stores industry's average PEG ratio of 2.71, indicating a relatively higher valuation when considering expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it in the top 32% of over 250 industries [8]