Should I buy Target Corporation (TGT) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Guggenheim — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (78 calls tested). It aims for $175 (+15 %), call made on August 21, 2026, maturing on August 21, 2027 (54 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Target Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 57 % | +19.6 % | 23 | $93 -39% |
| BMO Capital | 45 % | +13.0 % | 11 | $160 +5% |
| DA Davidson | 65 % | +11.1 % | 17 | $185 +22% |
| JP Morgan | 54 % | +10.9 % | 24 | $157 +3% |
| Baird | 37 % | +7.7 % | 19 | $135 -11% |
| Guggenheim | 60 % | +3.9 % | 15 | $175 +15% |
| Barclays | 50 % | +1.6 % | 6 | $140 -8% |
| Citigroup | 29 % | +1.5 % | 17 | $160 +5% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $164, i.e. +8% from the current price ($152).
- The most reliable firm on TGT, DA Davidson (65% hit rate, 17 scored calls), targets $185 (call made on August 20, 2026, maturing on August 20, 2027) (+22%) in its most recent call, and $155 (call made on May 21, 2026, maturing on May 21, 2027) (+2%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 7 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (3.5% yield), raised for 24 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~16) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 23 ratings, 12 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on TGT
Median target $164 (+8%) · 23 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Target Corporation now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 43% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $164 (+8%), and DA Davidson (most reliable on TGT, 65%) targets $185. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~16). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Target Corporation?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($164) is still +8% above the current price ($152) (most reliable on TGT: DA Davidson, 65%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Target Corporation still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($152) and its estimated value: analysts target $164 on median (+8%), with 43% buys (most reliable on TGT: DA Davidson, 65%). Cross-check with their real reliability on TGT and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying TGT?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 23 ratings, 12 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full Target Corporation profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).