Is Target (TGT) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Target stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
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What Target actually does
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. The company also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies. In addition, it sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Target by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on TGT is Hold. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Target's earnings history
Earnings per share for Target's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has risen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 8.16 |
| 2025-02-01 | 8.89 |
| 2024-02-03 | 8.96 |
| 2023-01-28 | 6.02 |
Who owns Target?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 89.0% of TGT, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 8.52% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 38.70M | 8.52% | |
| 36.05M | 7.94% | |
| 29.64M | 6.53% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Target insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Target, 4 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 2 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | SELL | 50.0K | $8.2M | |
| 2026-08-24 | SELL | 15.5K | $2.6M | |
| 2026-08-21 | SELL | 926 | $151.4K |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading TGT?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name TGT — filed by 10 separate members or more and worth $194K–$785K combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 12 purchase-side, 13 sale-side, most recently on 2025-08-18.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-18 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2025-04-08 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2025-04-07 | SELL | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
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Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Target (TGT) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-09-18 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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