Target Corporation (TGT) Boosts Investment to $5 Billion, Reshaping Retail Model
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Accelerated Investment: Target Corporation plans to increase capital spending to approximately $5 billion in fiscal 2026, up from $4 billion this year, with funds directed towards technology upgrades and new store openings, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and market competitiveness.
- Technology Modernization: The company is deploying machine learning and AI tools to improve forecasting, in-stocks, and personalization, with third-quarter data showing that the availability of top-selling SKUs improved by over 150 basis points year-over-year, indicating early success from technology investments.
- Store Transformation: Target plans its most significant floor layout transformation in a decade, covering categories such as Home, Baby, and Beauty, aimed at enhancing customer experience and brand image, which is expected to drive sales growth.
- Human Resource Optimization: The company has reduced approximately 1,800 roles at headquarters to streamline decision-making, and if executed effectively, the 2026 investments could help restore discretionary momentum, improve store experience, and tighten merchandising discipline.
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: 111.130
Low
80.00
Averages
98.83
High
126.00
Current: 111.130
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.
