Target (TGT) Stock Forecast & Price Target $122.91 -4.33 (-3.40%) Closing price 05/20/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$121.25 -1.66 (-1.35%) As of 07:28 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Target - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 33 Analyst RatingsSell3Hold19Buy11 Based on 33 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Target in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 33 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 19 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for TGT. Consensus Price Target $120.18-2.22% Downside According to the 33 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Target, the average price target is $120.18. The highest price target for TGT is $148.00, while the lowest price target for TGT is $81.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.22% from the current price of $122.91. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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TGT Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/21/25 to 5/21/261 Month Ago4/21/25 to 4/21/263 Months Ago2/20/25 to 2/20/261 Year Ago5/21/24 to 5/21/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy11 Buy rating(s)11 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)Hold19 Hold rating(s)18 Hold rating(s)20 Hold rating(s)20 Hold rating(s)Sell3 Sell rating(s)3 Sell rating(s)3 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$120.18$116.68$104.45$127.47Forecasted Upside-2.22% Downside-11.82% Downside-10.44% Downside37.05% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold TGT Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History TGT Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Target Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeTargetRetail/Wholesale CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.25 2.15 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside-2.22% Downside58.43% Upside16.44% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent TGT NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/20/2026 Truist Financial3 of 5 starsScot Ciccarelli3 of 5 starsSet Target$130.00+5.77%5/20/2026 Guggenheim5 of 5 starsJohn Heinbockel4 of 5 starsReiterated RatingBuy$140.00+10.24%5/20/2026 Freedom CapitalNot Rated DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold5/18/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingGreg MelichSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$130.00+6.08%5/15/2026 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold$123.00+0.21%5/15/2026 Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPeter KeithSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$119.00 ➝ $121.00-1.66%5/15/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChristopher HorversSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$120.00 ➝ $129.00+6.11%5/15/2026 Telsey Advisory GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform$145.00 ➝ $148.00+20.28%5/12/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingEdward KellySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$135.00 ➝ $140.00+18.17%5/12/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSeth SigmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetUnderweight$108.00 ➝ $115.00-2.93% Get the Latest News and Ratings for TGT and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Target and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 5/8/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform$132.00+4.80%5/6/2026 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPaul LejuezSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$117.00 ➝ $133.00+3.25%5/4/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold (C)3/9/2026 DA DavidsonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMichael BakerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $140.00+16.68%3/5/2026 MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid BelingerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$120.00+0.07%3/4/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSimeon GutmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$125.00 ➝ $145.00+19.99%3/4/2026 KeyCorpSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingSector Weight3/4/2026 Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingZhihan MaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$91.00 ➝ $116.00-4.01%3/4/2026 BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChris BottiglieriSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetUnderperform$63.00 ➝ $88.00-27.38%3/4/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKelly BaniaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetMarket Perform$105.00 ➝ $130.00+7.28%3/4/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingKate McShaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$91.00 ➝ $112.00-8.39%3/4/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMichael LasserSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $144.00+17.27%3/4/2026 OppenheimerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRupesh ParikhSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $140.00+15.86%2/27/2026 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRobert OhmesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageUnderperform$103.00-10.26%1/27/2026 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSpencer HanusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform12/18/2025 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingCorey TarloweSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy$115.00+16.77%12/3/2025 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold12/1/2025 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChristopher GrajaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $125.00+37.60%11/20/2025 Roth MkmSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBill KirkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$88.00+2.63%11/20/2025 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingOliver ChenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetHold$105.00 ➝ $90.00+3.98%11/20/2025 Robert W. 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SundaramSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold3/20/2025 Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMark AstrachanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetHold$130.00 ➝ $120.00+14.50%3/5/2025 KGI SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingM. ShenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$132.00+17.22%2/13/2025 Gordon HaskettSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChuck GromSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold11/26/2024 Daiwa Securities GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$170.00 ➝ $130.00-0.38%11/20/2024 HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingD. 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ShortSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageBuy$180.00+15.82%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Thursday at 07:29 AM ET. Should I Buy Target Stock? TGT Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Target pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Target Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Target Co.: The current stock price is around $117, which reflects a strong performance compared to its 12-month high of $133.10, indicating potential for growth. Target Co. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $58.61 billion, suggesting a stable and established presence in the retail sector. The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.44, exceeding analysts' expectations, which demonstrates strong financial performance and effective management. With a dividend yield of 3.6% and a consistent quarterly dividend of $1.14 per share, investors can expect regular income from their investment, which is appealing for income-focused investors. The firm has a return on equity of 22.25%, indicating efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive sign for potential investors. Target Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Target Co. for these reasons: The company's revenue was down 1.5% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and ability to maintain sales levels. Target Co. has a quick ratio of 0.36, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it may struggle to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.89, suggesting that the company is relatively leveraged, which could pose risks if market conditions change. Analysts forecast earnings per share of 8.02 for the current fiscal year, which may not meet investor expectations if the company fails to achieve this target. Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by the chief accounting officer, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance. TGT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Target's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 33 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Target is $120.18, with a high forecast of $148.00 and a low forecast of $81.00. Should I buy or sell Target stock right now? 33 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Target in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 19 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" TGT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TGT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Target's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Target's stock has a predicted downside of -2.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Target been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Target's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Target? Target has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Freedom Capital, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Telsey Advisory Group, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Target more than its competitors? Analysts like Target more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Target is 2.24 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how TGT compares to other companies. 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