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Target's earnings miss and guide-down were driven by changing consumer demand for discretionary goods and proactive supply chain adjustments due to a port strike. The stock's drop is overdone, with a revised fair value of $144, making Target a Buy at the current price of $122. Target's valuation is attractive compared to Walmart, with similar return on capital and only slightly lower growth.
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To get the latest market news check out finance.yahoo.com Target (TGT) stock tanked in early trading on Wednesday, falling more than 20% after the retail giant slashed its full-year guidance and missed Wall Street's estimates for both earnings per share and revenue in its third quarter. Before the bell, Target said it now expects full-year earnings per share in a range of $8.30 to $8.90, below its prior range of $9.00 to $9.70.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said consumers aren't focused on brand names, but on companies that can provide the most value. "Prices have gotten so high over the past few years that we're losing our loyalty to brands," he said.
Major U.S. equities indexes were mixed and little changed on Wednesday as Nvidia (NVDA) prepared to disclose quarterly results after the closing bell.
Target's third quarter earnings report fell short of Wall Street analysts forecast, a quarter after the retailer increased its full year guidance. For the third quarter, the retailer pointed to weaker sales of discretionary categories and higher costs associated with a port strike for the disappointing quarter.
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Target's third-quarter results came up short, with sales growth of 0.3% from last year. The company described a shift in consumer spending from "resilient" to "resourceful.
Why Target Stock Is Getting Crushed Today
As economic uncertainty and rising costs continue to impact consumers, shoppers are more cautious with their spending, according to Target CEO Brian Cornell. Faced with a volatile financial landscape, many are making deliberate purchasing decisions, prioritizing essentials and seeking value.
Inflation-wary Target shoppers are watching for sales, and stocking up on discounted items, Target said. People haven't had such a strong reaction to promotions in a while, the retailer said.