Here's Why Wall Street Has a Mixed Opinion About Target Corporation (TGT)

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is one of the Top Large Cap Stocks to Buy At 52-Week Low. Wall Street has a mixed opinion on Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) since the company released its fiscal second quarter results for 2026. Although the company topped revenue and EPS estimates, the stock has fallen more than 8.8% since the release.

The company posted a quarterly revenue of $25.21 billion, which decreased 0.95% year-over-year but was ahead of the consensus by $306.39 million. In addition, the EPS of $2.05 also topped the consensus by $0.01. Management noted that traffic and sales trend improved meaningfully compared to the first quarter of 2025 as all core merchandising categories saw comparable sales growth quarter-over-quarter.

However, analysts have a mixed opinion on Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT). Earlier on August 21, Simeon Gutman from Morgan Stanley, reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $112. However, on the same day, Seth Sigman from Barclays reiterated a Sell rating on the stock with a price target of $91. More recently, on August 25, Robert Ohmes from Bank of America Securities has also reiterated a Sell rating on the stock with a price target of $93.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is a general merchandise retailer that sells a wide range of products, including apparel, beauty, food, and home goods.

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