Is buying Target stock a good investment?
The average price target represents 3.62% Increase from the current price of $177.21. What do analysts say about Target? Target's analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 30 Wall Streets Analysts.
Fair Value Estimate for Target
With its 2-star rating, we believe Target's stock is overvalued compared with our long-term fair value estimate of $132. Our estimate accounts for a more gradual recovery in the firm's operating margin and a more subdued midcycle margin forecast of 6.5%, down from 7.0%.
Target stock prediction for 1 year from now: $ 233.23 (40.88%) Target stock forecast for 2025: $ 183.43 (11.51%) Target stock prediction for 2030: $ 316.30 (92.29%)
Over the past 52 weeks, TGT's P/CF has been as high as 13.84 and as low as 7.72, with a median of 10.14. Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Target is likely undervalued currently.
TGT is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, with a Value Style Score of A and VGM Score of A. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 17.5X for the current fiscal year compared to the Retail - Discount Stores industry's P/E of 21.2X. Additionally, TGT has a PEG Ratio of 1.5 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 10.9X.
On a historic basis, Target has generated cash flow growth of 5.3%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 26.3% this year. TGT should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.
TGT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A. It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 18.93; value investors should take notice. 12 analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025.
The average price target represents 3.62% Increase from the current price of $177.21. What do analysts say about Target? Target's analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 30 Wall Streets Analysts.
Target stock price stood at $165.34
According to the latest long-term forecast, Target price will hit $200 by the end of 2024 and then $250 by the middle of 2025. Target will rise to $300 within the year of 2026, $350 in 2028, $400 in 2029, $450 in 2031 and $500 in 2034.
Over the last 10 years, Target has increased its dividend by 150%, making it a fantastic recession proof stock to add to your investment portfolio.
Is Target a buy, sell, or hold?
Target stock has received a consensus rating of buy. The average rating score is and is based on 60 buy ratings, 35 hold ratings, and 1 sell ratings.
Target is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 6.3% and 2.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 7.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 30.5% in 3 years.
The company runs one of the busiest and most successful retail networks in the country, and a recent recovery from certain post-pandemic managerial stumbles has made its stock popular again. Still, in the view of several stock analysts, Target remains undervalued.
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