Target Corp. (TGT) Posts Mixed Q3, Outlook
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Price: $166.51 -0.36%
EPS Growth %: -0.5%
Financial Fact:
Cost of sales: 11.47B
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EPS Growth %: -0.5%
Financial Fact:
Cost of sales: 11.47B
Today's EPS Names:
SFST, VLTO, CLIR, More
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Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.84 and GAAP EPS of $0.54, versus the analyst estimate of $0.63. Revenue for the quarter came in at $17.26 billion versus the consensus estimate of $17.38 billion.
Comps up 0.9 percent.
Sees Q4 2013 adjusted EPS of $1.50-$1.60 and GAAP EPS centered around $1.26, which may not compare to the consensus of $1.45.
Sees FY2013 EPS of $4.59-$4.69 and GAAP EPS in a range centered around $3.52, which may not compare with the consensus of $3.86.
"Target’s third quarter financial results reflect continued strong execution in our U.S. Segment in an environment where consumer spending remains constrained,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. “As our focus shifts to the fourth quarter, we are intently focused on delivering outstanding merchandise, an easy, fun shopping experience and an unbeatable combination of everyday low prices, weekly ad discounts, 5% REDcard Rewards and price match policies throughout the U.S. and Canada. And, in our Canadian Segment, we are also focused on improving performance as we transition from opening to operating our 124 stores."
For earnings history and earnings-related data on Target Corp. (TGT) click here.
Comps up 0.9 percent.
Sees Q4 2013 adjusted EPS of $1.50-$1.60 and GAAP EPS centered around $1.26, which may not compare to the consensus of $1.45.
Sees FY2013 EPS of $4.59-$4.69 and GAAP EPS in a range centered around $3.52, which may not compare with the consensus of $3.86.
"Target’s third quarter financial results reflect continued strong execution in our U.S. Segment in an environment where consumer spending remains constrained,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. “As our focus shifts to the fourth quarter, we are intently focused on delivering outstanding merchandise, an easy, fun shopping experience and an unbeatable combination of everyday low prices, weekly ad discounts, 5% REDcard Rewards and price match policies throughout the U.S. and Canada. And, in our Canadian Segment, we are also focused on improving performance as we transition from opening to operating our 124 stores."
For earnings history and earnings-related data on Target Corp. (TGT) click here.
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