#4 - Target (NYSE:TGT)
Target (NYSE: TGT) - The demise of traditional brick-and-mortar retailers such as Target may have been exaggerated. That’s good news for retirees who may be looking for a stock that has a little more value than a behemoth like Amazon. But is there a case to be made for Target? The answer is found in the words “omnichannel marketing”. Simply put, Target has found a way to compete with Amazon using their ability to reach their customers both online and with an in-store experience. This addition of a physical store footprint is giving well-managed retailers like Target an advantage over Amazon.
Now for the technical case. Target is currently trading well above its 52-week low and just below its recent 52-week high. It has a forward P/E ratio of just over 14 which is one-third of Wal-Mart and over ten times lower than Amazon. This suggests that even though the stock is approaching its record highs, there is still value to be found. Analysts seem to agree, forecasting nearly 15% profit growth for 2018, and five-year average annual growth of 7.5%.
And with a 47-year history of annual dividend increases, Target falls into the classification of a dividend aristocrat. Their current dividend yield is approximately 2.9% at $2.56 per share.
About Target
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers apparel for women, men, boys, girls, toddlers, and infants and newborns, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty and personal care, baby gear, cleaning, paper products, and pet supplies.
Read More - Current Price
- $155.31
- Consensus Rating
- Moderate Buy
- Ratings Breakdown
- 17 Buy Ratings, 10 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $181.85 (17.1% Upside)
