Target's profit will be pressured in the first quarter due to tariff uncertainty and bad weather, but will then see improvement the rest of the year
Target Corp has warned of “meaningful” pressure on profit over the coming quarter due to the likes of consumer uncertainty and fears around tariffs. Net sales had declined in February, the retailer said in fourth quarter figures on Tuesday, in a “soft” start to its new financial year.
Consumers will likely see higher produce prices in the coming days due to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexican goods, Target CEO Brian Cornell said. Prices for strawberries, avocados and bananas could rise, Cornell said, after the 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday.
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the company's quarterly earnings results.
The company says strong demand for discretionary products over the holidays boosted the bottom line.
Target will report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. Analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting earnings per share of $2.26 on revenue of $30.8 billion.
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After the People's Union called for consumers to halt all online shopping on Feb. 28 in an “Economic Blackout,” Target lost that day in website visitors compared with mid-February Friday traffic, while Costco powered through with a 22% uptick, according to exclusive data from website analytics platform Similarweb.
Target (TGT) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday morning, with analysts seeing substantial upside for the retailer's stock.
Retail giant Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) will report fourth-quarter results before the open tomorrow, March 4.
Target Corporation TGT is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on March 4 before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter revenues stands at $30.77 billion, indicating a 3.6% decline from the same period last year.
Target's stock is undervalued compared to historical averages and competitors, with a "Buy" rating and a target price of $156 per share by 2025. The company's strengths include a multicategory retail model, strong in-house brands, and a growing digital presence, driving steady sales growth and operational efficiency. Key growth drivers are the TargetCircle+ subscription, Roundel advertising business, and high-margin categories, despite risks from competition, inflation, and operational costs.