Target stock is down big after the retailer missed expectations for its third quarter and slashed its full-year outlook. Here's what Wall Street is saying.
While Target NYSE: TGT has been a bellwether of retail sector health in recent years, it is not today. The company's lackluster results are due to its operational quality and lack of relevance in an environment where consumers are budget-conscious.
Although the revenue and EPS for Target (TGT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended October 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Target CEO Brian Cornell told analysts on Wednesday that there was "continued softness" in certain discretionary categories "as consumers continue to spend cautiously."
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling by more than 50 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Target dropped by 18% on Wednesday, pacing what would be the stock's worst day in more than two years after the retailer announced third-quarter earnings and revenue that fell below analyst expectations.
Shares of Target dropped by 16% in premarket trading on Wednesday, pacing what would be the stock's worst day in more than two years after the retailer announced third-quarter earnings and revenue that fell below analyst expectations.
Shares in Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) have plummeted this morning in premarket trading after the company announced disappointing third-quarter results and a revised full-year outlook that did not inspire confidence in investors.
Target (TGT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.10 per share a year ago.
U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 0.2% on Wednesday.
Jessica Ramirez, Senior Research Analyst at Jane Hali & Associates, discusses Walmart and Target's performance, emphasizing Walmart's strength in groceries and Target's focus on private labels and holiday traffic drivers. She notes cautious consumer spending, strategic promotions, and TJX's success in beauty amid shifting trends.
Target shares dropped sharply in premarket trade as third-quarter earnings missed Wall Street estimates. The retailer cut its full-year financial guidance and reported sales growth of just 0.3%.