Santiago - Delayed Quote • USD Target Corporation (TGT.SN) Follow Compare 139.15 0.00 (0.00%) As of January 6 at 1:21:01 PM GMT-3. Market Open. All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations One portfolio manager's picks to hedge tariff risk Amid ongoing tariffs and immigration uncertainty, investors need to adjust their strategies to navigate shifting risks. JoAnne Feeney, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Advisors Capital Management, joins Wealth host Brad Smith to advise that investors should focus on companies with a strong domestic presence to navigate tariff impacts. “One way to work around that is to try to own companies that are more domestically focused, that aren't so heavily reliant on an international supply chain, Feeney says. "That's kind of hard to do. We're a pretty global economy, but still there are places that one can go... And also to find companies that will be more resilient if the consumer is particularly hard hit by these tariffs, which will raise their prices. Feeney suggests that resilient retailers, like TJ Maxx (TJX) and Target (TGT), may be better positioned to withstand price hikes caused by tariffs. Additionally, Feeney highlights the importance of considering the long-term growth potential of technology stocks, which, despite recent volatility, remain a solid option for diversifying portfolios. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Josh Lynch Exclusive: The Container Store emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy The Container Store is back from bankruptcy with plans to deliver profitable growth. Starbucks stirs up more changes as new CEO remakes the executive ranks New faces at the top at the Seattle-based coffee chain. Walmart, Stock Of The Day, Breaks Out As E-Commerce Profits Near Dow Jones retail giant Walmart flaunts profitable growth and growing e-commerce clout. Walmart stock flashed bullish signal as it broke out. Not all companies are backing away from DEI in the new Trump era Costco did something this past week that is unusual for a company operating in the new Trump era — successfully push back against a challenge to its diversity efforts. It is not the only one trying to do so. Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined American corporations’ retreat from DEI initiatives. Target scales back DEI amid rising government pressure Target (TGT) is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — following trends set by companies like Walmart (WMT). This shift comes amid growing pressure from conservative groups and government actions, especially after the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. Meanwhile, Costco (COST) defends its DEI policies, with shareholders rejecting a proposal to limit them. Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman discuss this shift on Market Domination and explore whether these companies are genuinely changing their practices or just adjusting their public stances in response to private sector and government pressures. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Josh Lynch PepsiCo CEO: Not worried about being targeted by Trump administration's food industry critics PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta states his case to those in the new Trump administration possibly eyeing the health of the food industry. Is Target (TGT) a Great Value Stock Right Now? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. Trump tariffs have already triggered Williams-Sonoma CEO to slash China exposure Williams Sonoma CEO Laura Alber shares how her teams have prepared for a new wave of tariffs from the Trump administration. Count on Dividend King Pepsi (PEP) for Stability in a Volatile Market The stock market has been volatile to kick off 2025, with many top tech stocks well off their highs as some investors question their lofty valuations and an uncertain economic environment. However, even in an uncertain market, there are still many things investors can rely on, like beverage and snack company Pepsi (PEP) and its steady dividend growth. I’m bullish on Pepsi stock based on its attractive dividend yield, its long and proud history of consistently growing its dividend for many decade Target Joins FIVE, GCO & ANF With Stellar Holiday Sales Performance Target's remarkable holiday sales place it alongside Five Below, Genesco and Abercrombie & Fitch. Target sees strong 2024 holiday sales surge amid leadership overhaul Target anticipates 1.5% growth in Q4 comparable sales and maintains its EPS guidance of between $1.85 and $2.45. Target's Apparel Performance Provides Optimism, Analyst Favors Top End Of EPS Outlook JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated the Neutral rating on Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT). The company reported a 2.8% increase in holiday sales during the November and December period. The company saw comparable sales rise 2% and solid sales during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. The increase was fueled by a nearly 3% rise in traffic, positively impacting both in-store and online channels. According to the analyst, the +2% growth suggests a weather shift from the third Holiday Sales Top Expectations With a 4% Increase Target is also feeling more bullish on the fourth quarter, with a “meaningful acceleration” in fashion. Target announces better-than-expected holiday sales, but investors wary of no profit update Target is the latest retailer to share key insight into a strong holiday shopping season. Target’s Holiday Sales Were Strong. The Stock Is Still Falling. While Target reported strong holiday sales on Thursday, it wasn’t enough to give the stock a boost. The retail chain said sales increased 2% on a comparable basis in the last two months of 2024 from a year earlier, while overall sales rose 2.8%. Compared with the third quarter, Target said, there was a “meaningful acceleration” in sales of discretionary products such as clothing and toys. Why Target Stock Tanked on Thursday Morning Shares of Target (NYSE: TGT) were sliding in Thursday morning trading after the retailer disappointed Wall Street with its updated guidance for fiscal Q4. Finance, Wall Street analysts had, on average, been expecting Target to earn $2.65 per share. This means Target will probably "miss earnings" when its official report comes out in March. Target’s Guidance Hike Fails to Offset Wall Street Concerns (Bloomberg) -- Target Corp. raised its sales guidance following a better-than-expected holiday season, but the boost wasn’t big enough to ease investors’ concerns about profitability.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesChicago Agency Pitches $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesWill Americans Ever Lose Their Taste for Telework?Churches, Cinemas — and Moon Artifacts — Top List of Endanger Target raising Q4 sales forecast on record holiday sales Target (TGT) is raising its fourth quarter sales forecast as the retailer reports record-high sales figures from its Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. The stock is under pressure on Thursday morning, with Wall Street attributing it to the chain's EPS (earnings per share) guidance below current expectations. Seana Smith and Brad Smith report more on this headline and what it means for the broader retail sector. Catch Yahoo Finance's latest reporting on December's key retail sales data. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/31/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 Return TGT.SN S&P 500 YTD +1.57% +2.26% 1-Year +0.75% +22.65% 3-Year -29.68% +36.30%