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Target Corporation (TGT) Stock Analysis

Score A

Compounder · Grade B · Bullish

Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores

$126.19

Fair Value

$159.41

+26.3%

Conviction

10/10

Quality

B

Classification

Compounder

Investment Thesis

Good opportunity: Solid company with good risk/reward at 6.7:1.

For New Investors

Quantitative score: high

For Current Holders

Quantitative score: neutral

Buy if

  • Price drops 15-20% (improves asymmetry)
  • Bull scenario catalysts materialize
  • Market-wide correction creates opportunity

Sell if

  • Bear scenario triggers occur
  • Quality metrics deteriorate (ROIC declining)
  • Better alternatives emerge

Valuation

Fair Value estimate: $159.41 (+26.3%). Significantly undervalued.

PEG-Based EPS

$71.37

FCF DCF Model

$164.05

EV/EBITDA

$164.05

Blended Fair Value

$159.41

Confidence

Medium

Methods

PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA

Quality Analysis

B

77/120 points

Investable

ROE (3Y Avg)

27.2%

ROIC-WACC Spread

4.3%

D/E Ratio

1.3x

Current Ratio

0.9x

Interest Coverage

12x

FCF Positive Years

3/3

Quality Flags

  • ROIC spread: 4.3pp (got 11/25 pts)
  • Leverage: D/E 1.3x (2/15 pts)
  • Liquidity: Current Ratio 0.94 (9/10 pts)

Market Sentiment

Wall Street Consensus

$123.00

-2.5% Upside

32 analysts

Range: $81.00$148.00

Rating: Hold

Our model is slightly more bullish than Wall Street.

Trend & Technical

Bullish

Price ($126.12) is 22.8% above SMA 200 ($102.70). Bullish trend confirmed.

Technical Score66/100

Tech Score 66/100 — Neutral technical picture. Mixed signals across indicators.

Risk & Reward

Asymmetry Ratio

6.65:1

Expected Return

+30.6%

Bull Upside

+66.5%

Bear Downside

-10.0%

Excellent asymmetry: 6.65:1 ratio. Upside significantly outweighs downside.

Verdict: Very Favorable

Scenario Analysis

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Base

Bull

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fair value of TGT?

Based on our multi-method conviction analysis, the estimated fair value of Target Corporation (TGT) is $159.41. This is calculated by blending PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA and applying a quality premium of 0% based on the company's fundamentals. The confidence level of this estimate is medium.

Is TGT a buy, sell, or hold?

TGT currently has a BUY rating with a conviction score of 10/10. Good opportunity: Solid company with good risk/reward at 6.7:1. Quantitative score: high.

Is TGT a high-quality stock?

Target Corporation has a quality grade of B (77/120 points), rated as Investable. Key metrics include ROE of 27.2%, ROIC-WACC spread of 4.3%, and D/E ratio of 1.3x.

What type of stock is TGT?

TGT is classified as a "compounder" in our framework. High dividend: 3.6%, Mature growth: -0.8%, Dividend paying: 3.6%, Strong ROE: 23.9%, Market-like beta: 1.01

What do Wall Street analysts say about TGT?

32 Wall Street analysts have a consensus price target of $123.00 for TGT, representing -2.5% upside. Targets range from $81.00 to $148.00. The consensus recommendation is "Hold". Our model is slightly more bullish than Wall Street.

What are the risks of investing in TGT?

The risk/reward asymmetry ratio for TGT is 6.65:1, rated as Very Favorable. Excellent asymmetry: 6.65:1 ratio. Upside significantly outweighs downside. The expected return is +30.6%, with bull case upside of +66.5% and bear case downside of -10.0%.

What is the current trend for TGT?

TGT is in a bullish trend. Price ($126.12) is 22.8% above SMA 200 ($102.70). Bullish trend confirmed. The technical score is 66/100.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026 · Framework version 3.7

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