Target Corporation Earnings Summary

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Target Corporation reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, driven by growth across both merchandise categories and sales channels. Net sales rose 6.7% year over year to $25.4 billion, supported by a 6.4% increase in merchandise sales and a 24.6% jump in non-merchandise revenue from areas such as Roundel advertising, Target Circle 360 memberships, and the Target+ marketplace. Comparable sales increased 5.6%, including a 4.7% gain in comparable store sales and an 8.9% rise in digital sales, with same-day delivery through Target Circle 360 growing more than 27%.



Profitability also improved, with both GAAP and adjusted earnings per share reaching $1.71. Adjusted EPS was up 32% from the prior year's $1.30, although GAAP EPS was lower than the previous year's $2.27 because last year included a one-time gain from interchange fee settlements. Operating income totaled $1.1 billion, resulting in an operating margin of 4.5%. Gross margin expanded to 29.0% from 28.2% due to stronger supply chain productivity, higher advertising revenue, and lower markdown activity, though rising product costs partially offset those gains. SG&A expenses increased to 21.9% as the company spent more on employee compensation, capital projects, and marketing initiatives.

During the quarter, Target invested $1.0 billion in capital expenditures, mainly focused on store remodels and new locations, representing a 31% increase from a year earlier. The company also returned $516 million to shareholders through dividends but did not repurchase shares. Looking ahead, Target raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now expecting net sales growth of around 4%, an operating margin rate more than 20 basis points above 2025 levels, and earnings per share near the high end of its previously projected $7.50 to $8.50 range.
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