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02:20
Aug 26
Aug 26
Target shares fell on Tuesday following criticism over a Halloween costume that prompted.
Target shares fell on Tuesday following criticism over a Halloween costume that prompted an apology from the retailer.
07:00
Aug 25
Aug 25
Walmart, Target, Costco July weakness is pull-forward.
The July retail sales wobble was probably a pull-forward effect: Amazon's June Prime Day and competing promotions from Walmart, Target, and Costco pulled sales into June and away from July, so the July weakness may not signal a deteriorating consumer.
MED
23:37
Aug 24
Aug 24
Rotate into defensive non-data-center stocks
Money is rotating out of data center names into non-data-center groups such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, UnitedHealth, JPMorgan and Target; healthcare and travel/leisure also work because people want out of data centers and these are convenient places to put money.
HIGH
17:33
Aug 24
Aug 24
Play bifurcated consumer with WSM, TGT, TJX
Consumer spending is bifurcated: upper-income and upper-middle-class households continue to spend, favoring Williams-Sonoma's affordable luxury exposure, while stressed consumers trade down, making Target and TJ Maxx defensive winners with robust traffic.
MED
11:32
Aug 22
Aug 22
The author notes Target's year-to-date outperformance versus Mag7 as a factual observation.
The author notes Target's year-to-date outperformance versus Mag7 as a factual observation questioning tech bubble narratives, not a trade call.
LOW
19:35
Aug 20
Aug 20
Earnings reports from major retailers Walmart and Target indicate American consumers continue.
Earnings reports from major retailers Walmart and Target indicate American consumers continue spending but are experiencing financial strain.
18:40
Aug 20
Aug 20
Target's turnaround strategy is reportedly taking effect.
Target's turnaround strategy is reportedly taking effect, with the retailer's progress being questioned on whether it can sustain momentum.
12:00
Aug 20
Aug 20
Walmart's U.S. e-commerce business achieved double-digit incremental margins, driven by growth in advertising (Walmart Connect up 43%), membership, and fast delivery, signaling a strengthening digital profit engine. — This sustained profitability improvement shows Walmart is closing the gap with Amazon in e-commerce economics, increasing competition for online retail and advertising spend.
MED
03:47
Aug 20
Aug 20
Jefferies raises its price target on Target to 185 dollars from 177 dollars.
Jefferies raises its price target on Target to 185 dollars from 177 dollars, reflecting a modestly more positive outlook on the retailer.
23:08
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target quarterly results were exceptionally strong
Criticizes selling pressure on Target, arguing the recent quarterly results were exceptionally strong and did not warrant selling.
MED
22:18
Aug 19
Aug 19
Business normalization and market positioning drive Target.
Target's stock is performing very well due to business normalization, tariff refunds, and a market positioning that perfectly fits the current consumer environment and shopping trends.
MED
22:13
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target is successfully revamping its discretionary merchandise.
Target is executing a successful turnaround under its new CEO, leaning back into its core strengths of style, creativity, and value in discretionary merchandise, which is driving strong traffic and sales growth.
HIGH
16:54
Aug 19
Aug 19
Turnaround working; traffic comps accelerating.
Target's turnaround is working. The company posted good Q2 results on top of a good Q1, with same-store sales up 3.8% driven almost entirely by traffic up 3.6%, and customers are coming back to the brand and stores.
HIGH
15:40
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports strong earnings results indicating the turnaround is working.
Target reports strong earnings results indicating the turnaround is working, though shoppers need to re-engage with the brand for sustained success.
15:20
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target's operational turnaround is driving market share.
Target's turnaround strategy is working, driven by improved store operations and merchandising, allowing them to take market share from traditional grocers and positioning the stock to eventually return to pandemic-era record highs.
MED
14:50
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target raises forecast again on turnaround
Reports Target raised fiscal-year forecast again, citing consumer traction from its turnaround; no directional view.
MED
14:46
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target's Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance are reported as factual results with a neutral.
Target's Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance are reported as factual results with a neutral Quant hold rating, not an author position.
14:27
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target turnaround may drive multiple expansion.
Target is in the middle innings of a turnaround after a second consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth. As the market begins to believe the turnaround, Target could re-rate from a high-teens multiple to around 20x. Target also raised its full-year outlook and received a large tariff refund.
HIGH
13:53
Aug 19
Aug 19
Jim Cramer states Target is now on the right track.
Jim Cramer states Target is now on the right track, a positive but non-committal assessment without a clear directional position or price target.
13:30
Aug 19
Aug 19
Notes raised guidance on resilient consumer
Notes raised guidance driven by resilient consumer spending, contrasting with other retail signals.
LOW
12:30
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target raises its full-year guidance after quarterly results exceeded analyst estimates.
12:18
Aug 19
Aug 19
Macro brief flags stagflationary risks from yields and oil.
Macro brief flags stagflationary risks from yields and oil, but frames trades as tactical fades and watch items rather than explicit personal positions or forward calls.
12:00
Aug 19
Aug 19
Management raised full-year sales guidance and EPS guidance, citing strong traffic growth, broad-based category strength, and improving profitability, indicating a confident outlook for the rest of the fiscal year.
HIGH
11:30
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports second quarter comparable sales growth of 3.8 percent.
Target reports second quarter comparable sales growth of 3.8 percent, beating the 2.43 percent analyst consensus estimate.
11:21
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports second quarter net sales of 26.5 billion dollars with comparable sales growth.
Target reports second quarter net sales of 26.5 billion dollars with comparable sales growth of 3.8 percent and EPS of 4.11 dollars, up 100 percent year-over-year including tariff refund benefits.
10:35
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports Q2 2026 earnings with comp sales and net sales beating estimates while raising.
Target reports Q2 2026 earnings with comp sales and net sales beating estimates while raising its full-year adjusted EPS guidance midpoint excluding tariff refunds.
10:34
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports Q2 2026 earnings with comp sales and net sales beating estimates while raising.
Target reports Q2 2026 earnings with comp sales and net sales beating estimates while raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of 9.90 to 10.90 dollars.
10:31
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports massive Q2 earnings beat with adjusted EPS of 4.11 versus 2.29 estimate.
Target reports massive Q2 earnings beat with adjusted EPS of 4.11 versus 2.29 estimate and raises full-year guidance to 9.90 to 10.90 dollars per share.
10:30
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reports second quarter net income of 1.877 billion dollars versus estimates of 1.061.
Target reports second quarter net income of 1.877 billion dollars versus estimates of 1.061 billion with adjusted EPS of 4.11 dollars.
10:00
Aug 19
Aug 19
Target reported a massive earnings beat (EPS $4.11 vs $2.34 est) and raised FY2026 guidance. The significant beat and raised guidance indicate strong operational performance, likely forcing shorts to cover and bringing in momentum buyers. Go long on the post-earnings momentum and improved forward outlook. Some users noted that revenue included "tariff refunds," which may make the core retail beat look artificially inflated.
LOW
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Buzzberg tracks TGT (Target Corporation) across 31 sources. 49 bullish vs 4 bearish calls from 74 analysts. Sentiment: predominantly bullish (35%). 127 total trade ideas tracked. Latest voices: Bloomberg, Simeon Gutman, Jim Cramer.