Target (TGT) November straddle into quarter results and holiday outlook

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Target (TGT) Delivers Beat-and-Raise Quarter but Shares Plunge on Gross Margin Miss, Analysts Remain Positive

November 17, 2021 8:49 AM EST

Shares of Target (NYSE: TGT) are down 5% in pre-open after the company reported its Q3 results.

Target reported Q3 EPS of $3.03 to top the analyst estimate of $2.83. Revenue for the quarter came in at $25.65 billion, again higher than the consensus estimate of $24.78 billion. Comp sales grew 12.7% after soaring 20.7% last year.

"The consistently strong growth we're seeing in our business, quarter after quarter, is a testament to the passion and commitment our team... More

Stifel Reiterates Buy Rating on Target (TGT) Following EPS, Offers Review of Earnings Report

November 17, 2021 7:56 AM EST

Stifel analyst Mark S. Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating and $280.00 price target on Target (NYSE: TGT).

The analyst comments "We view comp growth and guidance as most notable as indicative that strong share gains are continuing. Gross margin was meaningfully below consensus and... More