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Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't
Target raised its fourth-quarter sales forecast Thursday after more consumers turned to its stores and website for holiday shopping — particularly on days known for deep discounts.
Target bumps up holiday sales forecast on robust apparel, toy demand
Target raised its holiday-quarter comparable sales forecast on Thursday, buoyed by robust shopper demand for clothing, toys and beauty products during November and December. Black Friday and Cyber Monday were record sales days,
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,
Target’s Holiday Sales Show Signs of Life
The holidays brought more cheer than Target expected. Target said Thursday that same-store and digital sales in November and December rose 2% compared with the same period last year. Visits to stores rose 3% from last year and online sales increased by nearly 9%.
Target bumps up holiday sales forecast but margin worries rub off shine
Target raised its holiday-quarter comparable sales forecast on Thursday, buoyed by robust shopper demand for clothing, toys and beauty products during November and December, but profit margin concerns sent its shares down nearly 3%.
Target Lifts Guidance on Higher Holiday Sales for Apparel, Toys
Target Corp. raised its sales guidance following a better-than-expected holiday season, bolstering the company’s turnaround efforts.
Target announces holiday sales exceeded expectations — but not profit as discounts reign king
The retailer now expects same-store sales growth of 1.5% for stores open at least 13 months in the fourth quarter – above ...
Target’s Sales Surge and Strategic Initiatives Bolster Buy Rating
Analyst Kate McShane of Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Target (TGT – Research Report), with a price target of $164.00.Stay Ahead of ...
Target announces better-than-expected holiday sales, but investors wary of no profit update
In the third quarter, rival Walmart ( WMT) posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.58, alongside same-store sales growth of ...
Target reports record high Black Friday sales, Christmas boost from toys and clothing
Target has increased its 4th Quarter sales outlook after reporting better-than-expected results from the Black Friday and Christmas period. The Minneapolis retailer announced Thursday that its ...
Target Corporation: Balancing Modest Sales Growth and EPS Challenges Amid Positive Discretionary Spending Outlook
Stifel Nicolaus analyst Mark Astrachan maintained a Hold rating on Target (TGT – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of ...
Why Target Stock Tanked on Thursday Morning
Shares of Target ( TGT -3.03%) were sliding in Thursday morning trading after the retailer disappointed Wall Street with its ...
Target hopes momentum from holiday season jump-starts sales this year
Target leaned in heavily toward promotions and sales during the holidays, a strategy that seems to have left it in the middle ...
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Target Joins FIVE, GCO & ANF With Stellar Holiday Sales Performance
Key Takeaways Core retail sales rose 4% YOY to a record $994.1 billion, surpassing the National Retail Federation's forecast.