Target Corporation Declares $1.14 Quarterly Dividend, Marking 234th Consecutive Payment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Source: PRnewswire
- Quarterly Dividend Announcement: Target Corporation's board has declared a $1.14 dividend per share, payable on March 1, 2026, reflecting the company's ongoing profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Consecutive Dividend Record: This dividend marks the 234th consecutive payment since Target went public in October 1967, showcasing the company's strong performance in maintaining stable cash flow and shareholder value creation.
- Shareholder Record Date: Shareholders must hold shares by the close of business on February 11, 2026, to qualify for this dividend, ensuring their rights and investment returns are protected.
- Community Contribution Commitment: Since 1946, Target has donated 5% of its profits to communities, amounting to millions of dollars weekly, demonstrating the company's focus on social responsibility and long-term sustainable growth strategies.
Analyst Views on TGT
Wall Street analysts forecast TGT stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TGT is 98.83 USD with a low forecast of 80.00 USD and a high forecast of 126.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
26 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
14 Hold
4 Sell
Hold
Current: 109.340
Low
80.00
Averages
98.83
High
126.00
Current: 109.340
Low
80.00
Averages
98.83
High
126.00
About TGT
Target Corporation is a general merchandise retailer selling products to its guests through its stores and digital channels. The Company offers customers, referred to as guests, everyday essentials and fashionable, differentiated merchandise at discounted prices. The majority of its stores offer a wide assortment of general merchandise and food. Its merchandise categories include apparel and accessories, beauty and household essentials, food and beverage, hardlines, and home furnishings and decor. Most of its stores are larger than 170,000 square feet, offer a variety of general merchandise and a full line of food items comparable to traditional supermarkets. Its digital channels include a wide merchandise and food assortment, including many items found in its stores, along with a complementary assortment sold by the Company and third parties. Its brands include A New Day, Ava & Viv, Cloud Island, Favorite Day, and others. It serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
