Poehling Capital Management INC. trimmed its stake in shares of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT – Free Report) by 12.6% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 38,377 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 5,545 shares during the quarter. Poehling Capital Management INC.’s holdings in Target were worth $3,751,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of TGT. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Target by 101.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,080 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $822,000 after acquiring an additional 3,059 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP grew its holdings in Target by 39.9% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 38,712 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,040,000 after acquiring an additional 11,047 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Target by 22.8% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 69,660 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $6,872,000 after acquiring an additional 12,948 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. grew its holdings in Target by 8.0% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 190,860 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $18,832,000 after acquiring an additional 14,195 shares during the period. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina grew its holdings in Target by 11.0% during the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 272,787 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $26,910,000 after acquiring an additional 27,063 shares during the period. 79.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CAO Matthew A. Liegel sold 2,053 shares of Target stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.19, for a total transaction of $240,591.07. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 12,143 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,423,038.17. This trade represents a 14.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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Target Stock Performance
NYSE TGT opened at $127.00 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $57.68 billion, a PE ratio of 15.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.67 and a beta of 1.01. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $122.19 and its 200-day simple moving average is $109.05. Target Corporation has a 1-year low of $83.44 and a 1-year high of $133.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.94 and a quick ratio of 0.36.
Target (NYSE:TGT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, March 3rd. The retailer reported $2.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.16 by $0.28. The business had revenue of $30.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $30.52 billion. Target had a return on equity of 22.25% and a net margin of 3.54%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.41 earnings per share. Target has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.300- EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.500-8.500 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Target Corporation will post 8.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Target Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 13th will be given a dividend of $1.14 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 13th. This represents a $4.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. Target’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 56.09%.
Target News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Target this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Target said it hired Jeff England, a 20-year supply-chain and logistics veteran and former Walmart executive, as its new chief global supply chain and logistics officer. Investors may see the move as a sign Target is prioritizing operational improvements and faster execution to support sales recovery. Target Names Jeff England EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street is watching Target’s Q1 results closely as a potential gauge of the broader retail sector and U.S. consumer health, which can increase trading interest and keep expectations elevated into the report. Target vs Walmart: Which Retail Giant is the Better Investment as Q1 Results Approach?
- Neutral Sentiment: Target also announced it will webcast its first-quarter earnings call on Wednesday morning, reinforcing that a major catalyst is imminent rather than providing new fundamental information. Target Corporation to Webcast 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are framing the quarter as a balance between improving categories like beauty and essentials and ongoing pressure from weaker discretionary spending and costs, leaving sentiment mixed heading into earnings. Target to Report Q1 Earnings: Is Another Beat in the Cards?
- Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage from the Wall Street Journal emphasized Target’s yearslong sales slump and the need for a supply-chain reset, underscoring the turnaround risk investors are still weighing. Target Plans to Name a New Supply-Chain Head as It Struggles With Weak Sales
Target Company Profile
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is a U.S.-based general merchandise retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates a network of full-line and small-format stores across the United States alongside a national e-commerce platform and mobile app. Target’s retail assortment spans apparel, home goods, electronics, groceries and household essentials, plus beauty, baby and pet categories. The firm complements national brands with a portfolio of owned and exclusive labels and partnerships that help differentiate its merchandise assortment.
Target traces its roots to the Dayton Company, founded by George Dayton in 1902; the Target discount chain was launched in 1962 and the parent company later adopted the Target Corporation name.
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