Target (TGT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.85 per share a year ago.
Shares of Target fell in early Wednesday trading, after the discount retailer topped fiscal third-quarter profit expectations but disappointed on a key sales metric, noting a decline in both traffic and spending patterns.
Target is cutting prices on 3,000 items as the retail giant works to reverse declining sales and boost holiday traffic amid a tougher economy.
Target's third-quarter earnings are slightly better than expected, but volatility and choppy demand prompt the retailer to trim its guidance for the fiscal year.
The retailer lowered its expected profit range for the full year as net sales fell 1.5% in the third quarter.
Target cautioned that the critical fourth quarter sales will likely come in below last year's. The retailer will invest an additional $1 billion toward an effort to refresh its store fleet.
Target will report fiscal third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, as it gears up for the holiday season. The big-box retailer is trying to snap an approximately four-year sales slump, but said it expects annual sales to decline again this year.
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Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is set to release third-quarter earnings on November 19, with analysts warning of potential headwinds in sales and margins amid slowing digital growth and broader retail pressures. Bank of America projects the retailer will report adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share and a 1% decline in comparable-store sales, slightly below consensus estimates of $1.72 per share and a 1.8% drop in comps.
BAC targets a 16-18% ROTCE with plans centered on revenue growth, tech-driven efficiency and stronger client engagement.
It's been hard to overlook Walmart's (WMT) steady growth, while Target's (TGT) cheaper valuation may still compel investors as a potential buy-the-dip target.
TGT's third-quarter outlook shows softer traffic, weaker sales and uncertain beat odds, even as its valuation sits well below industry peers.