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TGT Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Target · Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
TGT live signal snapshot
Shares of TGT were last at $162.70, up 0.57% on the day, trading 4.7% below its 52-week high of $170.75 and 95.0% above its 52-week low of $83.44. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates TGT a BUY, at 85% model confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $168.55, a 3.6% move from the last price.
TGT's 14-day RSI is 60.8 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 1.20 shows buying pressure building. With the 50-day average at $156.47, 14.9% over the 200-day's $136.13, the longer-term trend structure remains positive.
34 Wall Street analysts covering TGT put the average price target at $164.74 (range $128.00–$200.00), implying 1.3% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 13 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 4 Sell/Strong Sell (and 21 Hold).
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About Target
Target Corporation (TGT) is a discount stores company in the consumer defensive sector, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States. Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It has a market value of about $73.9 billion and roughly 400,000 full-time employees. Its beta of 0.93 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
TGT performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 66.4%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 79.3%, 67.8 points better than the S&P 500. Its +7.0% move over the past month extends a +4.6% three-month run.
| Period | TGT | Sector (XLP) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +7.0% | +8.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +4.6% | +6.3% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +66.4% | +17.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +79.3% | +19.7% | +11.5% |
Target financials at a glance
Target's most recent quarter (ended Jul 31, 2026) brought in $26.5 billion of revenue and net income of $1.9 billion (a 7.1% net margin). Revenue was up 5.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.9 on trailing earnings of $9.63 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $3.4 billion, and total debt equals 108% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $26.5B | $1.9B |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $25.4B | $781M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $30.5B | $1.0B |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $25.3B | $689M |
TGT vs. its peers
TGT's +66.4% this year ranks ahead of 5 of the 5 big consumer defensive names below. None of them has done better this year.
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target (TGT) | $162.70 | +66.4% | 16.9 | BUY |
| Walmart (WMT) | $125.67 | +12.8% | 45.5 | BUY |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | $1,087.61 | +26.1% | 52.4 | BUY |
| The Coca-Cola (KO) | $97.57 | +39.6% | 28.8 | BUY |
| The Procter & Gamble (PG) | $167.67 | +17.0% | 25.3 | BUY |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $196.35 | +22.4% | 28.7 | SELL |
TGT stock: common questions
What is the TGT stock price target?
34 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $164.74, in a range of $128.00–$200.00, versus a recent price of $162.70. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $168.55 over the next month.
Is TGT a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates TGT a BUY at 85% confidence. Among analysts, 13 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 21 Hold and 4 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has TGT stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 66.4%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 79.3%, 67.8 points better than the S&P 500. Its +7.0% move over the past month extends a +4.6% three-month run.
What is TGT's 52-week high and low?
TGT has traded between $83.44 and $170.75 over the past 52 weeks; at $162.70 it is 4.7% below its 52-week high of $170.75 and 95.0% above its 52-week low of $83.44.
What sector is TGT in, and who are its peers?
TGT is in the consumer defensive sector (discount stores). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST), The Coca-Cola (KO), The Procter & Gamble (PG).
How accurate is the TGT forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines TGT's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.