Target에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Target의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,950 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.

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소매업체들은 역대 가장 바쁜 블랙 프라이데이 쇼핑 주말 동안 온라인과 매장에서 증가된 트래픽을 경험했다. BofA 증권의 분석가들은 소매 부문의 초기 홀리데이 승자들에 대해 언급했다.

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리테일러인 타깃 코퍼레이션(NYSE:TGT)은 포켓몬과 테일러 스위프트 같은 인기 아이템 덕분에 홀리데이 쇼핑 시즌에 긍정적인 영향을 받을 수 있다고 한다. 이는 초기 블랙 프라이데이 소비자 데이터에 따르면 나타난 결과이다.

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Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in TGT usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Target. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 0% being bullish and 87% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $376,311, and there was a single call, worth $44,820.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $125.0 to $140.0 for Target during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Target's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Target's significant trades, within a strike price range of $125.0 to $140.0, over the past month.
<h3>Target Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734619578_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.94</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Target</h3>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,950 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.
<h3>Current Position of Target</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 127,377, the price of TGT is up 0.11% at $130.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Target</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $153.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Target, maintaining a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Target, which currently sits at a price target of $195. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Citigroup downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Roth MKM has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Target, which currently sits at a price target of $131. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Target with a target price of $150. 
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Behind the Scenes of Target's Latest Options Trends

Global superstar Taylor Swift turned 35 years old on Friday, Dec. 13, and continues to be one of the most in-demand musicians as witnessed by a recent auction for old family Christmas cards and her recent success with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42351922/trump-predicted-taylor-swift-sales-would-drop-target-data-shows-over-800k-sold">tour photo book.</a>
What Happened: Swift is likely celebrating the end of her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42393880/taylor-swifts-record-breaking-eras-tour-wraps-a-look-at-the-numbers">record-breaking "Eras Tour"</a> along with her birthday on Friday, but some investors or fans will soon be celebrating their recent purchase.
Auction company Goldin, which is owned by eBay Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) recently sold two holiday photo cards featuring a young Swift on them, including two Christmas cards sent to friends and family by her parents.
The 1992 and 1993 Christmas cards, sold in separate auctions, featured Swift as a three-year-old and four-year-old respectively, alongside her younger brother.
The 1993 card features the written inscription "from our family to yours…much love, the Swifts/ Scott, Andrea, Taylor (4 years), &amp; Austin (almost 2)."
The Christmas photo cards sold for $2,318 (1992) and $2,566 (1993) for a combined $4,884.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Up for bid at Goldin: Someone is selling the holiday cards they got from Taylor Swift's family in 1992 and 1993, when she was 3 &amp; 4 years old. <a href="https://t.co/5D0TA9BmeK">pic.twitter.com/5D0TA9BmeK</a>
&mdash; Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1866888223701815558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"It's incredible the things people save from three decades ago," Goldin Auctions founder and CEO Ken Goldin said, as <a href="https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/auctions/two-taylor-swift-family-holiday-cards-sell-for-nearly-5k">reported </a>by cllct. "The fact that so many people were interested in these two items and each received so many bids, it shows the incredible worldwide popularity of Taylor Swift."
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42377867/most-visited-wikipedia-pages-in-2024-trump-harris-musk-swift-politics-and-netflix-dominate-list">Most Visited Wikipedia Pages In 2024: Trump, Harris, Musk, Swift, Politics And Netflix Dominate List</a>
Why It's Important: Goldin has <a href="https://goldin.co/buy/?search=taylor%20swift&amp;page=1&amp;sort=Highest_Bids&amp;number_of_lots=96&amp;show_only=Sold%2520Items">sold </a>many Swift memorabilia items over the last year, and has <a href="https://goldin.co/buy/?search=taylor%20swift&amp;sort=Ending_Soonest">more </a>up for sale that ends in less than a week. Among the top sales for Goldin are a handwritten, twice-signed lyric sheet for Swift's song "Tim McGraw," which sold for $87,840, a signed acoustic guitar that sold for $9,762 and a lot of 40 signed "Folklore" CD inserts which sold for $5,957.
A separate 1993 holiday card also sold for $2,562 earlier this year by Goldin.
Swift's Eras Tour broke records and fans continue to gravitate to memorabilia and merchandise from the singer.
The singer recently released a photo book with pictures and behind-the-scenes stories from the tour through an exclusive partnership with Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>). The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42244324/black-friday-frenzy-shoppers-queue-for-taylor-swift-merch-retro-gadgets-and-more-as-retailers-open-doors-early-amid-shortened-shopping-season">book drew lines </a>on Black Friday and also set impressive milestones in its first weekend of availability.
The book sold 814,000 copies over the Black Friday shopping weekend, according to data from Circana&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-eras-book-sales-2024-record-c40605042af98eac2e9a7897a4bc2d73" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;</a>by the Associated Press.
The sales figures come with Target being the only retailer offering the book and being an in-store item for at least the first day. The number makes Swift&#8217;s book the top seller for the week and the biggest launch of 2024.
Swift&#8217;s book is the second-biggest nonfiction launch of all time, trailing only the first volume of&nbsp;Barack Obama&#8216;s&nbsp;2020 memoir, &#8220;A Promised Land,&#8221; the AP reports. The former president's book sold 816,000 copies in its first week. Unlike Swift&#8217;s book, Obama&#8217;s was widely released.
Goldin and eBay can be added to the list of companies that Swift has helped thanks to her popularity, a list that includes AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>). Swift was also recently named the top streamed artist on Spotify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42325116/2024-was-worlds-taylor-swift-era-once-again-spotify-reveals-top-artists-songs-albums-podcasts">second straight year.</a>
President-elect Donald Trump said that Swift's popularity and merchandise sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40815602/trump-shakes-off-taylor-swifts-harris-endorsement-in-2024-election-shell-probably-pay-a-pri">could take a hit</a> after endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
&#8220;She seems to always endorse a Democrat and she&#8217;ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.&#8221;
It appears Trump has severely underestimated the fandom of the Swifties.
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Pudgy Penguins is one of the most well-known NFT collections worldwide, and the floor price recently surpassed the $100,000 level as optimism builds for the launch of the $PENGU token. The takeover of the company and collection by Luca Netz in 2022 will go down as one of the biggest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/04/26449887/pudgy-penguins-founders-sell-control-how-new-leadership-is-boosting-the-floor-price">NFT storylines of all time.</a>
Here's a look back at the mint of Pudgy Penguins and how much you could have made investing $1,000 in the collection, and a look at what the future holds.
Pudgy Penguins History: Pudgy Penguins is a collection of 8,888 NFTs offering "good vibes" and "positivity for everyone." The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/11/29895821/exclusive-why-luca-netz-fell-in-love-with-pudgy-penguins-whats-next-for-nfts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">collection w</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/11/29895821/exclusive-why-luca-netz-fell-in-love-with-pudgy-penguins-whats-next-for-nfts">as minted on </a>July 22, 2021, at a price of 0.03 Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) each.  
The collection sold out quickly and saw the floor price rise and draw attention from the New York Times and other outlets as one of the faces of the rapid rise of NFT popularity in 2021.
Two subsequent collections also launched with free claims for holders.
Pudgy Rods, originally <a href="https://media.pudgypenguins.com/post/rogs">misspelled </a>as Pudgy Rogs, were unveiled as what was hiding inside Pudgy Eggs, which were a free-to-claim NFT. The unveiling of the fishing rods and the misspelling upset the community and, for many, marked a turning point in the history of Pudgy Penguins.
Lil Pudgys is a collection of 22,222 NFTs, initially offered as a free claim for Pudgy Penguins holders, with the remaining NFTs made available for purchase through a mint. The collection debuted in December 2021.
The discontent within the community caused a decline in the Pudgy Penguins floor price. Frustrated by the project&#8217;s lackluster direction, the community voted to remove the founders from control.
In April 2022, entrepreneur Luca Netz bought Pudgy Penguins assets, the brand, company and more for 750 Ethereum, or around $2.5 million at the time.
The floor price jumped from a range of 0.7 ETH to 1.4 ETH to 2.5 ETH and beyond after Netz made the purchase. Optimism quickly spread, and the project appeared resurrected and brought back to life.
Since taking over, Netz has pushed Pudgy Penguins further and evolved the brand into Igloo Inc, which includes several other projects. He has also pushed the company into consumer products, a strategy that has benefitted holders who can collect licensing royalties.
Pudgy Penguins products have been found in stores like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), Walgreens (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) and online through Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). With distribution in over 10,000 stores, the brand has sold millions of items.
The company has generated over 50 billion views on social media and has over 34 billion GIF views.
Netz was a speaker at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets events in 2022 and 2023, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/11/35787692/exclusive-pudgy-penguins-the-next-chapter-in-the-ultimate-web3-comeback-story" target="_blank" rel="noopener">where he shared</a> more about the future of the company.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Introducing <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PENGU&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PENGU</a>, the official coin of Pudgy Penguins. Launching in 2024. Learn more below. <a href="https://t.co/J715bODcM6">pic.twitter.com/J715bODcM6</a>
&mdash; Pudgy Penguins (@pudgypenguins) <a href="https://twitter.com/pudgypenguins/status/1864851993094664602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Pudgy Penguins recently announced the launch of the $PENGU token, which has led to a spike in the floor price, as holders will receive a portion of the new token.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/09/34922268/pudgy-penguins-walmart-debut-marks-huge-step-forward-for-web3-nfts">Pudgy Penguins Walmart Debut Marks &#8216;Huge Step Forward&#8217; For Web3, NFTs</a>
Investing $1,000 in Pudgy Penguins: The rapid rise of NFTs in mid-2021 saw many who had experience in the cryptocurrency sector or who had built up familiarity with NFTs and the blockchain through NBA Top Shot, buy up new NFTs from collections, including Bored Ape Yacht Club.
Pudgy Penguins, launching on July 22, 2021, came right during the increased attention for the NFT sector and also when fees to mint NFTs were high.
Ethereum traded between $1,954.30 and $2,044.12 on July 22, 2021. This means the 0.03 ETH price was around $58 to $61. When factoring in gas fees, minting a Pudgy Penguin is estimated at around $90.
A $1,000 investment at the time could have purchased around 11 Pudgy Penguins. Since the mint, that would have also turned into 11 Lil Pudgys and 11 Pudgy Rods.
Here are the current floor prices of the three assets:
<ul>
<li>Pudgy Penguins: 27.4 <a href="https://opensea.io/collection/pudgypenguins">ETH</a>, $106,783.83</li>
<li>Lil Pudgy: 3.477 <a href="https://opensea.io/collection/lilpudgys">ETH</a>, $13,614.09</li>
<li>Pudgy Rods: 1.7949 <a href="https://opensea.io/collection/pudgyrods">ETH</a>, $6,995.12</li>
</ul>
Here is a look at what the $1,000 investment and owning 11 Pudgy Penguins would be worth at the time of writing:
<ul>
<li>11 Pudgy Penguins: $1,174,622.13</li>
<li>11 Lil Pudgys: $149,754.99</li>
<li>11 Pudgy Rods: $76,946.32</li>
<li>Total: $1,401,323.44</li>
</ul>
That's right, a $1,000 investment in cute Penguin NFTs would now be worth more than $1.4 million three and a half years later.
Compare that to a $1,000 investment in Ethereum at the time, which would be worth $1,908.06 today, based on a price of $3,900.87 at the time of writing and the high price back on July 22, 2021.
The same $1,000 invested in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&amp;P 500 stock index, would be worth $1,389.68 today.
What's Next: The launch of the $PENGU token will be a major catalyst for Pudgy Penguins and Igloo Inc that the cryptocurrency and NFT communities will be closely following.
Igloo Inc <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39936042/peter-thiel-founders-fund-lead-11m-investment-in-pudgy-penguins-parent-company-excited-to-">raised $11 million in July</a>, led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. The investment was said to help accelerate the development of Abstract, a blockchain designed to power consumer apps and drive mass adoption of cryptocurrency.
Pudgy Penguins is also building out Pudgy World and continues to lead the way in consumer products from NFT brands. At a previous Benzinga event, Netz shared that Pudgy Penguins had plans for books and could launch a movie or TV show in the future.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Target.
Looking at options history for Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $225,215 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $561,504.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $150.0 for Target over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Target options trades today is 1773.11 with a total volume of 666.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Target's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $150.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Target Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734110270_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$370.0K</td>
<td>409</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$88.3K</td>
<td>619</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$18.39</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$26.85</td>
<td>$27.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$17.55</td>
<td>$18.24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>433</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Target</h3>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,950 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Target, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Target's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,307,870, the TGT's price is up by 0.33%, now at $135.73. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 81 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Target</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $133.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a price target of $108. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Guggenheim keeps a Buy rating on Target with a target price of $145. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Target, which currently sits at a price target of $145. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Hold rating on Target with a target price of $137. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a In-Line rating on Target with a target price of $130. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on TGT Options

Target's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.78 million shares sold short, which is 3.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Target Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733926511_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Target has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Target's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Target's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.60%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Target's Recent Short Interest

22 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $150.59, along with a high estimate of $195.00 and a low estimate of $108.00. This current average represents a 13.66% decrease from the previous average price target of $174.42. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733853660_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Target among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kahori Tamada</td>
<td>Daiwa Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oliver Chen</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Trussell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dean Rosenblum</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Target. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Target compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Target's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Target's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Target analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Target: A Closer Look</h2>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,950 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.
<h3>Target: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Target's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.06%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Target's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 3.33%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Target's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.91%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Target's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.49%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Target's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.34.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Expert Ratings For Target

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $137 to $145.

Price Target

Stifel Maintains Hold on Target, Raises Price Target to $145

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour came to an end Sunday night with its final show in Vancouver, Canada. Here's a look back at the most profitable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42325116/2024-was-worlds-taylor-swift-era-once-again-spotify-reveals-top-artists-songs-albums-podcasts">concert tour in history.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Swift's Eras Tour began on March 17, 2023 and spanned over 149 shows across five continents. Each concert featured a runtime of approximately 3.5 hours, with more than 40 songs divided into 10 acts representing each of Swift&#8217;s studio albums.
The Eras Tour is expected to be named the highest-grossing tour of all time, with an estimated gross of more than $2 billion.
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Record-Breaking Revenue: The positive impact of the Eras Tour on local and national economies has been dubbed the "Swift Effect."&nbsp;&nbsp;
The tour is estimated to have generated close to $5 billion in consumer spending in the U.S. alone, with fans reportedly spending between $1,300 and $1,500 per show on tickets, travel, merchandise and dining, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/13/taylor-swift-eras-tour-money-jobs/">according </a>to The Washington Post. 
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said that Swift's concerts <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202307.htm">drove</a> the strongest month for hotel revenue in Philadelphia since the onset of the pandemic, in large part due to an influx of concertgoers in the city. 
Lyft, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NYSE">LYFT</a>) conducted a <a href="https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/eras-tour-taylor-swift-economy-local">study </a>across the 23 U.S. cities where Swift performed in 2023 and 2024. The study found that when a city hosted an Eras concert, the number of total Lyft rides went up an average of 8.2% on that day. 
What's Next: Swift released the &#8220;Eras Tour Book&#8221; on Black Friday, exclusively at Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) featuring photos and behind-the-scenes stories and images from the tour. The book sold 814,000 copies over the Black Friday shopping weekend, according to data from Circana<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-eras-book-sales-2024-record-c40605042af98eac2e9a7897a4bc2d73"> reported</a> by the Associated Press.
Swift has reportedly been working on new songs while on tour, with expectations for a new release in 2025. She is also expected to continue re-recording her earlier albums, with "Reputation (Taylor&#8217;s Version)" and her self-titled debut anticipated to be released in 2025.&nbsp;
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Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Eras Tour Wraps: A Look At The Numbers

President-elect Donald Trump predicted that Taylor Swift would see her sales take a hit after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, but new data shows that is far from the case as the musician continues to dominate concerts, movies<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42325116/2024-was-worlds-taylor-swift-era-once-again-spotify-reveals-top-artists-songs-albums-podcasts"> and streaming lists.</a>
Swift is also seeing huge success with her new book.
What Happened: Swift launched a new "Eras Tour Book" that provides photos and behind-the-scenes stories and images from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/12/36221025/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-shatters-guinness-record-for-highest-grossing-music-tour-how-much-d">record-breaking Eras Tour.</a>
The book was released on Black Friday exclusively in Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) stores. While many holiday shoppers may have chosen to shop online this year and skip standing in lines and waiting outside stores on Black Friday, Target<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42244324/black-friday-frenzy-shoppers-queue-for-taylor-swift-merch-retro-gadgets-and-more-as-retailers-open-doors-early-amid-shortened-shopping-season"> saw lines </a>at stores thanks to the exclusive Swift book.
Swift's new book sold 814,000 copies over the Black Friday shopping weekend, according to data from Circana <a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-eras-book-sales-2024-record-c40605042af98eac2e9a7897a4bc2d73">reported </a>by the Associated Press.
The sales figures come with Target being the only retailer offering the book and being an in-store item for at least the first day. The number makes Swift's book the top seller for the week and the biggest launch of 2024.
According to the report, Circana tracks around 85% of the print market.
Swift's book is the second-biggest nonfiction launch of all time, trailing only the first volume of Barack Obama's 2020 memoir, "A Promised Land," the AP reports. The former president&#8217;s book sold 816,000 copies in its first week. Unlike Swift's book, Obama's was widely released.
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Why It's Important: The strong early sales of Target&#8217;s exclusive book highlight Swift&#8217;s undeniable success—something Trump may want to keep in mind.
Earlier this year, Swift<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40815602/trump-shakes-off-taylor-swifts-harris-endorsement-in-2024-election-shell-probably-pay-a-pri"> announced her endorsement</a> for Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election. The endorsement didn't sit well with Trump.
Trump said he wasn&#8217;t surprised by Swift supporting Harris, saying &#8220;she&#8217;s a very liberal person.&#8221;
&#8220;She seems to always endorse a Democrat and she&#8217;ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace," Trump said.
The suggestion that endorsing Harris could hurt Swift's future album and merchandise sales might be proven untrue already with the book launch.
The book&#8217;s success comes as the global superstar has witnessed success and helped boost public companies in several sectors previously.
Streaming company Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) recently named Swift the most streamed artist worldwide for 2024, taking the title for a second straight year. Swift also ranked as the top streamed artist in the United States, with several albums among the most streamed for the year.
Swift also saw her concert film <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/39010959/amc-ceo-says-were-still-here-how-taylor-swift-popcorn-buckets-help-movie-theater-from-going">set records for</a> AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>), despite the film bypassing the traditional release model.
The record-breaking Eras Tour has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37273654/live-nation-entertainment-q4-earnings-highlights-taylor-swift-effect-continues-with-record-attendan">boosted the financials</a> of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), which owns Ticketmaster.
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Trump Predicted Taylor Swift Sales Would Drop—Target Data Shows Over 800K Sold

In a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq2ZblXw6fY">interview</a> with FOX Business, Kevin O&#8217;Leary, a well-known business owner and investor, discussed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40541844/kevin-oleary-reveals-he-lost-750k-on-a-friends-business-heres-how-to-avoid-letting-emotions-derail-y">mistakes made</a> by big companies in America. He pointed out Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) as examples of what he called &#8220;idiot management&#8221; and a complete &#8220;inability to read the room.&#8221; O&#8217;Leary said these brands didn&#8217;t listen to their customers – and paid the price for it.
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O&#8217;Leary discussed how Bud Light faced a huge backlash after a marketing campaign that didn&#8217;t connect with their main customers. Now, it&#8217;s an example in business schools of what not to do.
For O&#8217;Leary, the mistake was simple: Anheuser-Busch misjudged their customers and completely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/02/36990137/trump-says-anheuser-busch-deserves-second-chance-after-conservative-backlash-rocks-bud-light">missed the mark</a> on what resonates with them. The consequence? Plummeting sales and a backlash that no beer company has ever faced before. O&#8217;Leary describes it as a &#8220;combination of idiot management and the inability to read the room.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/42117500/target-posts-q3-earnings-miss-analysts-slash-forecasts-on-market-share-loss-margin-concerns">Target</a> also didn&#8217;t escape O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s criticism. He talked about how Target made a similar mistake when it started promoting gender identity products, which upset a lot of its regular customers. &#8220;What mother wants to take their kids there and get into gender identity and underwear?&#8221; O&#8217;Leary asked, pointing out how these decisions turned off some parents. The result? A big drop in sales and, according to O&#8217;Leary, Target still hasn&#8217;t fully recovered. He said that the company never really apologized, but it didn&#8217;t matter – the market &#8220;crushed them&#8221; for it.
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O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s advice for company leaders is clear: bad decisions should have consequences. He said that if he were on the board, he would want to find out who made these choices and make sure they faced the consequences: &#8220;That&#8217;s how we used to do it 20, 30 years ago,&#8221; O&#8217;Leary said, adding that companies need to go back to basics – listening to their customers and understanding what they want.
He also said that Walmart seems to have learned from these mistakes by avoiding controversies. To O&#8217;Leary, Walmart&#8217;s approach of focusing on what their customers need without making controversial statements is a smart way to avoid problems and keep the business successful.
&#8220;The customer is always right,&#8221; O&#8217;Leary reminded viewers that company leaders need to focus more on their core customers. If brands ignore this, they will face the consequences, just like Target and Anheuser-Busch did.
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Personal Finance

'Corporate America Got Lost With Idiot Management And Inability To Read The Room,' Says Kevin O'Leary, Citing Target And Anheuser-Busch

Retailers saw increased traffic both online and in-store during the busiest Black Friday shopping weekend ever. BofA Securities analysts weighed in on the retail sector's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42265010/amazon-and-walmart-dominate-black-friday-as-online-sales-soar-146">early holiday winners. </a>
E-commerce: According to Adobe Analytics, online sales during Thanksgiving and Black Friday grew 9% and 10% respectively, from 2023 levels. BofA Securities analysts highlighted an increase in the use of AI shopping assistants, up 31% from last year and sites featuring AI services saw a 9% increase in conversion rates. 
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The analysts also highlighted a return to strong growth in the e-commerce sector based on early holiday data with retailers like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) driving growth with a focus on value and faster delivery speeds. Top categories included makeup and skincare, smart watches and movie merchandise, particularly from the Harry Potter and Wicked franchises.
In-Store: BofA Securities conducted an in-store survey across four states and reported Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) as the "stand-outs" in terms of in-store traffic.
The firm also highlighted Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) as well-positioned to benefit from the consumer's continued focus on value this holiday season.
Specialty Retailers: BofA highlighted Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) as its top holiday pick among specialty retailers and maintained a Buy rating and price target of $45 on the stock. The research firm expects continued growth from the company's third-quarter sales inflection driven by product partnerships and category launches. 
BofA Ratings:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Maintained Target shares with a Buy rating and a $160 price objective. </li>
<li>Maintained Academy Sports and Outdoor with a Neutral rating and a price target of $63.  </li>
<li>Maintained Walmart stock as a Buy with a $105 price objective. </li>
<li>Maintained a Buy rating on Amazon shares with a price target of $230. </li>
<li>Maintained its Buy rating and price target of $962 on Costco stock. </li>
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Walmart, Target, Bath & Body Works Stand Out As Black Friday Winners: Analysts

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/black-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Black Friday sales</a> in the U.S. revealed contrasting trends between in-store and online shopping, highlighting consumers&#8217; preference for digital platforms.
While brick-and-mortar stores saw muted growth of just 0.7% year-over-year, online sales surged by 14.6%, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse data. The figures underscore the growing dominance of e-commerce in the holiday shopping season, Reuters reports.
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Adobe Inc. noted a substantial increase in online spending, with Americans shelling out $10.8 billion on Friday, a 10.2% rise from last year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/12/42257325/ai-revolutionizes-black-friday-shopping-as-online-sales-reach-new-heights" rel="noreferrer noopener">Generative AI chatbots</a>, designed to enhance shopper interactions, fueled a 1,800% surge in retail website visits compared to the previous year, according to a report by Barron&#8217;s.
Top-selling items included makeup, Bluetooth speakers, and espresso machines, reflecting diverse consumer preferences.
Salesforce analyzed data from over 1.5 billion global shoppers and reported a 7% uptick in U.S. online sales, reaching $17.5 billion. Home appliances and furniture emerged as popular categories among digital buyers.
Physical retail locations struggled to keep pace, with Facteus reporting a 5.4% drop in-store sales. This decline deepens to 8% when adjusted for inflation, indicating a challenging environment for traditional retailers.
Big-box stores like Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) experienced flat year-over-year sales on Black Friday, emphasizing the shift toward digital channels.
Retail behemoths such as Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) benefitted from strong online demand. Walmart&#8217;s focus on integrating store-to-home delivery for its e-commerce customers has helped capture this growing market segment. Emerging platforms like TikTok Shop and PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) Temu also demonstrated robust sales growth during the holiday period.
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Amazon has prioritized Black Friday over Cyber Monday for the second consecutive year, a shift Deepwater Asset Management&#8217;s Gene Munster says yields strong results. This strategy aligns with Amazon&#8217;s history of creating unique sales events, such as Prime Day.
Deepwater Asset Management&#8217;s&nbsp;Gene Munster highlights the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42253350/amazons-focus-shift-to-black-friday-from-cyber-monday-is-paying-off-says-gene-munster-small-changes-to-profitability-can-have-measurable-impact-to-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">retail sector&#8217;s growth</a>, with Amazon&#8217;s paid units rising from 8% in December 2022 to 12% in September 2024. He estimates retail operating margins have improved from -3% two years ago to 5% last quarter and predicts further gains to 7% in 2025, potentially lifting EPS to $7.15.
Amazon announced it will hire <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41185124/amazon-to-boost-workforce-by-250k-for-2024-holidays-joining-retail-hiring-surge" rel="noreferrer noopener">250,000 U.S. workers</a> for the holiday season, reflecting retail&#8217;s increased demand for seasonal staff. Target also revealed plans to add 100,000 temporary employees. In 2023, Amazon&#8217;s U.S. Cyber Monday sales hit $12.4 billion, a 9.6% increase that exceeded the $12 billion forecast. Total online sales during Cyber Week reached $38 billion, surpassing the $37.2 billion estimate.
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Amazon And Walmart Dominate Black Friday As Online Sales Soar 14.6%

Black Friday online sales reached an unprecedented $10.8 billion, surpassing in-store purchases as brick-and-mortar stores witnessed a significant decline in customers.
What Happened: Shoppers in the U.S. opted for online shopping, spending an astounding $11.3 million every minute between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday.
According to a report <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/30/us-news/online-sales-surge-to-record-setting-10-8b-on-black-friday-as-stores-see-thin-crowds/">by</a> The New York Post, Adobe Analytics data indicates that AI-powered chat bots played a crucial role in influencing shoppers, with an 1,800% increase in traffic to retail sites from chat bots compared to the previous year.
Vivek Pandya, the lead analyst at Adobe Digital Insights, told the outlet, &#8220;Crossing&nbsp;the $10 billion mark is&nbsp;a big e-commerce milestone for&nbsp;Black Friday, for a day&nbsp;that in the past was&nbsp;more anchored towards in-store shopping.&#8221; 
He further added that consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable with mobile shopping and chat bots, painting a promising picture for future online Black Friday sales.
"And with consumers getting more comfortable with everything from mobile shopping to chat bots, we have tailwinds that can prop up online growth for Black Friday moving forward," he added. 
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Top-selling items included Harry Potter Lego sets, Disney Princess dolls, makeup, Bluetooth products, and smart watches. Despite inflation worries, shoppers also &#8220;embraced higher ticket items.&#8221;
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, while U.S. e-commerce sales on Black Friday were up 14.6% from last year, in-store sales were up just 0.7% as brick-and-mortar stores saw an overall drop in customers. The exception was Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), which experienced overnight queues for the launch of its exclusive Taylor Swift book and album.
However, according to Marshal Cohen, chief retail adviser at market research firm Circana, most other stores had a typical shopping day.
Why It Matters: The shift towards online shopping has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with consumers preferring the convenience and safety of shopping from home. 
The significant role played by AI-powered chat bots in driving online sales underscores the growing influence of technology in the retail sector. 
Furthermore, the success of high-ticket items suggests that despite economic uncertainties, consumers are willing to spend on premium products. 
The exception of Target&#8217;s in-store success indicates that exclusive product launches can still draw crowds, hinting at potential strategies for brick-and-mortar stores to compete in the digital age.
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Shoppers Spent $11.3M Per Minute Online on Black Friday

Retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) could enjoy a boost for the holiday shopping season thanks to the likes of Pokémon and Taylor Swift, according to early <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/black-friday">Black Friday consumer data.</a>
What Happened: Experts expect Black Friday sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42236796/black-friday-cyber-monday-shopping-set-to-break-sales-records">to top records,</a> which could be good news for retailers like Target Corporation.
Early Black Friday data for Target's website could also be good news for The Pokémon Company, which is partially owned by Nintendo Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>).
Pokémon is one of the top searched items by shoppers on Target&#8217;s website Friday, according to data from <a href="https://www.similarweb.com/">Similarweb</a>.
Here are the top 10 searched items on Target for Black Friday:
<ol>
<li>Pokémon</li>
<li>Pokémon cards</li>
<li>Lego</li>
<li>Airpods</li>
<li>Nintendo Switch</li>
<li>Apple Watch</li>
<li>iPad</li>
<li>Taylor Swift book</li>
<li>Prismatic Evolutions Pokémon</li>
<li>Christmas tree</li>
</ol>
Pokémon dominates Target&#8217;s top-searched items list with three items, matching Apple, which also has three items on the list (Airpods, Apple Watch, iPad).
The items from Pokémon rank first, second and ninth, making the company the most dominant among Target shoppers.
An exclusive Taylor Swift <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41338328/taylor-swift-teams-up-with-target-for-exclusive-black-friday-merch-will-swifties-boost-q4-s">book with photos</a> and stories from her record-breaking Eras Tour was a top-searched item online for Black Friday shoppers. The book is exclusive to Target and will be available in stores on Friday before a wider release on Target&#8217;s website in the coming days.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42244324/black-friday-frenzy-shoppers-queue-for-taylor-swift-merch-retro-gadgets-and-more-as-retailers-open-doors-early-amid-shortened-shopping-season">Reports of lines</a> outside Target stories Friday showed the continued power of Swift fans as many shoppers have turned to online shopping over waiting outside stores on Black Friday. 
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Why It's Important: For more than 25 years, Pokémon has been one of the top brands for kids in sectors such as video games, consumer products, and trading cards.
For shoppers at Target, Pokémon cards dominate the list, including the newest set, Prismatic Evolutions, which will be released in January.
This year's holiday shopping season is shorter than normal, with 27 days from the day before Thanksgiving until Christmas Day.
Early shopping searches and data could show which items are most in demand for the holiday season.
Similarweb data that tracked Target along with Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy showed Pokémon cards as the 10th most-searched item on Black Friday overall.
TGT Price Action: Target stock was up 1.6% to $132.31 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $120.21 to $181.86. Target stock is down 8% year-to-date.
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Target Black Friday Deals: Pokémon Shoppers Gotta Catch 'Em All

While many shoppers are searching for the latest tech gadgets, a toy brand nearly 100 years old is dominating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/black-friday">Black Friday searches </a>in 2024.
What Happened: Each year, new toys and gadgets are among the most searched items during the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42236796/black-friday-cyber-monday-shopping-set-to-break-sales-records"> Christmas holiday shopping season.</a>
Airpods, iPads, Nintendo Switch, and other newer tech products rank well in searches, but Lego dominates the search results on Black Friday.
The toy brand, which was founded in 1932, ranks first among Black Friday searches according to data from <a href="https://www.similarweb.com/">Similarweb</a>, tracking searches on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>).
For searches on Walmart, Lego ranks second trailing only the generic search item of TV. On Target, Lego ranks third, trailing only Pokemon and Pokemon cards.
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Why It's Important: Lego has been a staple among toy wish lists for children and adults alike for many Christmases.
While Lego has advanced its technology and now has motorized sets and sets that focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), sets based on popular movies and television shows are also highly coveted by collectors.
Lego ranking well among searches could be good news for retailers as the items are not exclusive and are sold in many locations. 
Lego sets are also not often discounted, which could be good news for retailers and their margins. Many other top products also get heavy discounts for the holiday shopping season to attract retailers.
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One Low-Tech Toy Blows Away Black Friday Shopping Competition

Several Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) products are among the most searched-for items on Black Friday for the 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/black-friday">holiday shopping season.</a>
What Happened: Apple could be one of the big winners in the 2024 Black Friday shopping season, which<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42236796/black-friday-cyber-monday-shopping-set-to-break-sales-records" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> could set records</a>.
The technology giant is dominating searches at several of the largest retailers according to early Black Friday data, as reported by <a href="https://www.similarweb.com/">Similarweb</a>.
Similarweb data shows trending searches across Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) consistently feature several Apple products among the top 10 most-searched items, alongside other electronics and children's toys.
Here are the overall Apple rankings across the four retailers:
<ul>
<li>2. Airpods</li>
<li>3. iPad</li>
<li>7. Apple Watch</li>
</ul>
Across searches at Target, Airpods ranked fourth, with the Apple Watch and iPad ranking sixth and seventh.
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Why It's Important: The strong search traffic could signal interest from buyers of these products either as gifts for the holiday or for themselves.
Apple continues to see strong demand for its products as one of the top global brands that are well-known for their products.
The Christmas shopping season is shorter than in past years, with only 27 days from the day before Thanksgiving until Christmas Day.
Black Friday trends and data could signal how retailers and other companies will fare this short holiday season, with Apple looking to be one of the early winners.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is up 0.4% to $235.89 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $237.49. Apple stock is up 27.1% year-to-date in 2024.
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Apple Products Dominate Early Black Friday Trending Searches

Retailers across the U.S. and Europe are rolling out Black Friday deals, enticing shoppers with exclusive items and substantial discounts. This comes as stores&nbsp;opened as early as 5&nbsp;a.m. following Thanksgiving, aiming to draw in consumers despite a condensed shopping season.
What Happened: U.S. and European retailers are enticing bargain hunters with exclusive products and significant discounts this Black Friday. As stores opened as early as 5 a.m. following Thanksgiving, retailers are eager to attract shoppers despite a shortened shopping season, Reuters reported.
At 5:30 a.m. outside a&nbsp;Target Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) in North Bergen, New Jersey,&nbsp;20 people queued up for the 6 a.m. opening, with many eager to purchase exclusive&nbsp;Taylor Swift&nbsp;merchandise. Store manager Jonathan Baldera noted&nbsp;it was the first time&nbsp;since the pandemic that people lined up outside on Black Friday, attributing the turnout to the &#8220;Taylor Swift craze.&#8221;
In London, Currys reported high demand for products like the Sony PlayStation 5 and retro-tech items.
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In the U.S.,&nbsp;Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and other major retailers like&nbsp;Best Buy&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and&nbsp;Home Depot&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) opened early, offering deals on electronics and home goods. The National Retail Federation anticipates 85.6 million shoppers will&nbsp;visit stores this year, up&nbsp;from last year&#8217;s 76 million, despite the shortened 26-day shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Why It Matters: The significance of this year&#8217;s Black Friday is underscored by the expectation of record-breaking sales during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period. Management consultancy firm Bain &amp; Company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/11/42225933/black-friday-cyber-monday-shopping-set-to-break-sales-records">forecasts U.S. retail sales</a> to reach $75 billion, marking a 5% increase from last year. This period is projected to account for 8% of total holiday sales, the highest share since 2019. The evolving shopping habits, with consumers purchasing earlier due to ongoing discounts, highlight the strategic importance of this period for retailers.
However, a survey by KnownHost, reveals that not all <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/11/42220200/black-friday-discounts-too-good-to-be-true-survey-shows-only-42-of-sales-are-authentic">Black Friday deals</a> are as genuine as they appear. The study found that nearly a third of the deals were not true savings, with some prices inflated before the event to create the illusion of discounts. This insight into consumer behavior and market strategies is crucial for understanding the dynamics of the holiday shopping season.
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President-elect Donald Trump has proposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42178994/trump-says-he-will-impose-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-on-first-day-of-office-and-extra-tariffs-on-china-until-they-pay-attention">implementing significant tariffs</a>, including 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on goods from China.
For investors, this could mean a return to the trade-war trenches of 2019, but this time, the stakes are higher and the economic backdrop shakier.
JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers is sounding the alarm, pointing out that the tariff squeeze might be harder to absorb now than during the first tariff spat. With inflation already a sore spot for consumers, the retail and manufacturing sectors could find themselves in a pricing power pickle.
Here's where the pressure is highest and how it could influence stock movements.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Electronics, Toys, Furnishings: Tariff Trouble Zones</h2>
The &#8220;Made in China&#8221; label isn&#8217;t just a tagline; it's a linchpin for sectors like electronics, toys, and home furnishings. According to Horvers, consumer electronics, with names like Best Buy Co Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NASDAQ">BBY</a>) sourcing as much as 60% from China, are sitting ducks. Similarly, the toy giants Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) and Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) have 50% of U.S. revenues tied to China-made goods. 
Retailers like Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), who dominate 40% of the U.S. toy market, could pass price hikes to consumers, but only up to a certain limit.
Meanwhile, home furnishings players like RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) and Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>), already battling tighter margins, could see additional pain. 
In fragmented industries like these, pricing power is weak, and any added costs could disrupt consumer demand or erode profits.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Autoparts: High Import, But Stronger Shields</h2>
Auto parts, with high import exposure (e.g., 45% for AutoZone Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/azo#NYSE">AZO</a>)), might appear vulnerable. However, Horvers suggests this sector wields strong pricing power, which should buffer against margin compression. 
Unlike toys or electronics, auto parts are essential purchases—there's no skipping that brake replacement or battery swap.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grocery Stores: Low Risk, High Resilience</h2>
The grocery sector seems to have drawn the long straw. With low import exposure and robust pricing power, players like BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) and Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) are largely insulated. Their domestic sourcing and needs-based demand make this category a tariff-resistant fortress, according to the analyst.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Vs. 2019: Less Pricing Power, More Shared Pain</h2>
The tariffs of 2019 were painful but manageable. This time around, Horvers warns, things could be different. Consumers have already endured price hikes on essentials since 2020, leaving retailers and manufacturers with less room to maneuver. Big-ticket discretionary items, such as appliances or furniture, might see a sharper dip in unit sales as buyers balk at higher price tags.
Adding to the complexity, tariffs this time appear more politically charged. Horvers believes imposing significant consumer-facing price shocks could backfire, especially with inflation shaping voter sentiment. This was evident in 2019 when tariffs on consumer goods were retracted to avoid such fallout.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Investors Should Watch</h2>
If tariffs take hold, shared pain across manufacturers, retailers, and consumers will be the name of the game. 
Investors should monitor pricing strategies, margin resilience, and unit sales in the affected sectors. Stocks with diversified sourcing, strong pricing power, or essential demand are better positioned to weather the storm.
Trump's tariff 2.0 might be a high-stakes negotiation tactic, but for stocks exposed to discretionary imports, it's a risk that can't be ignored. 
As trade tensions escalate, investors are questioning not only who bears the cost of tariffs but also how long consumers can endure higher prices before they stop spending altogether.
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Target shares are trading lower after Daiwa Capital downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral.

As holiday sales continue to soar, retail stocks with robust strategies in both digital and physical spaces are outperforming. Given this backdrop, you might consider watching three retail stocks, Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), Target Corp (TGT), and Walmart (WMT), that are gaining momentum. Read more… As the holiday season kicks into high gear, retail stocks are seeing a surge in momentum, driven by increased consumer spending and festive shopping trends. With consumer spending on the rise, retail companies are well-poised to capitalize on the festive rush.
Therefore, for investors, it could be wise to look into the shares of fundamentally sound retail stocks like Costco Wholesale Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COST/">COST</a>), Target Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TGT/">TGT</a>), and Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>), which are poised for growth opportunities with seasonal boosts.
Retail sales increased in November on top of a strong October. As per the Retail Monitor, total retail sales (excluding automobiles and gasoline) <a href="https://massmarketretailers.com/retail-sales-rose-in-november-despite-two-thanksgiving-weekend-days-shifting-to-december/">rose 2.4% year-over-year</a>. For the first 11 months of 2024, the total sales were up 2.15% year-over-year, and core sales were up 2.33%.
Moreover, the retailers are ready and have improved their supply chain strategies to avoid inventory shortages. According to Dankert, companies have decided to bring in goods ahead of the strike, which might force them <a href="https://retaildive.com/news/holiday-shopping-peak-season-retail-supply-chains/734755/">to start selling holiday inventory earlier than usual</a>, effectively lengthening the season. This readiness has enabled them to meet heightened holiday demand and maintain customer satisfaction, driving stock performance upward.
The global food and grocery retail market is anticipated to <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/food-grocery-retail-market">reach $14.78 trillion by 2030</a>, growing at a CAGR of 3.2%. According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/443522/global-retail-sales/">Statista</a>, retail sales are projected to reach $32.8 trillion by 2026. For investors, these stocks represent a promising sector to watch this season.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry stocks in detail, beginning with the third choice:
Stock #3: Costco Wholesale Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COST/">COST</a>)
COST, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses internationally.  The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories, warehouse ancillary, and other businesses. It operates through three segments: United States Operations; Canadian Operations; and Other International Operations. 
On November 15, 2024, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $1.16 per share, payable in 2024. COST pays an annual dividend of $4.64, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.47% at the prevailing price level. Also, its four-year average dividend yield is 1.71%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at an impressive CAGR of 13.6% over the past three years. 
COST's total <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenue</a> for the fourth quarter of 2024, which ended on September 1, increased marginally year-over-year to $79.69 billion, while its operating income stood at $3.04 billion, up 9.4% year-over-year. Its net income for the quarter amounted to $2.35 billion or $5.29 per share, representing an increase of 9% and 8.8% from the same quarter last year. Also, the company's net cash flow from operating activities grew 2.4% from the year-ago value to $11.34 billion.
Analysts expect COST's revenue for the first quarter (ended November 2024) to increase 7.3% year-over-year to $62 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 5.8% from the prior year to $3.79. Moreover, it topped Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 59.7%, closing the last trading session at $995.33. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 100-day moving averages of $920.75 and $895.95, respectively, indicating an uptrend. 
COST's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 36 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry, it is ranked #31. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COST/">Click here</a> to see the additional COST ratings (Growth, Value, and Quality).
Stock #2: Target Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TGT/">TGT</a>)
TGT is a general merchandise retailer selling products through physical stores and digital platforms. The company offers a broad range of everyday essentials and stylish, unique items at competitive prices. Most stores feature diverse merchandise, including apparel, beauty and household essentials, food and beverages, hardlines, and home furnishings.
On December 10, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per common share. TGT pays an annual dividend of $4.48, which translates to a dividend yield of 3.29% at the prevailing price levels. TGT has raised its dividends for 56 consecutive years. Also, its four-year average dividend yield is 2.33%.
On October 22, TGT announced it would reduce regular prices on more than 2,000 products across owned and national brands this holiday season. This move should drive sales growth and will help customers save on items.
For the nine-month period (ended November 2, 2024), TGT's total revenue amounted to $75.65 billion, up marginally year-over-year. Its operating income rose 6.7% from the year-ago value to $4.09 billion. The company's net earnings for the quarter amounted to $2.99 billion, and its EPS came in at $6.45 per share, representing an increase of 8.4% from the same period last year. In addition, its EBITDA increased to $6.39 billion from $5.98 billion recorded in the same period last year.
Street expects TGT's revenue for the fiscal first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 2.4% year-over-year to $25.12 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a marginal growth from the prior year, settling at $2.06.
TGT shares have surged marginally intraday to close the last trading session at $136.02. Moreover, the stock is currently trading above its 10-day moving average of $132.25.
TGT's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Value, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #29 out of the 36 stocks in the same A-rated industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated TGT for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all TGT's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TGT/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
WMT is a technology-powered omnichannel retailer that engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and e-commerce worldwide. The company functions as supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, and cash and carry stores. It operates through three segments: Walmart U.S.; Walmart International; and Sam's Club. 
On December 3, WMT completed the acquisition of VIZIO. This acquisition will allow WMT to use VIZIO's SmartCast Operating System, which will enhance customers' shopping journeys and serve them in new ways. It should help connect customers at scale and boost product discovery.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on October 31, 2024, WMT's total revenue increased 5.5% year-over-year to $169.59 billion. The company reported an operating income of $6.71 billion, indicating 8.2% growth from the prior year's quarter. WMT's attributable net income stood at $4.58 billion, up 910.4% year-over-year, while its EPS grew 850% from the year-ago value to $0.57.
The consensus revenue estimate of $178.74 billion for the fiscal first quarter (ending January 2025) represents a 3.9% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.64 for the same quarter indicates a 6.8% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 88.1% over the past year and 56.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $94.86. WMT's stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $85.32 and $71.72, respectively.
WMT's POWR Ratings reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
WMT has an A grade for Stability and Sentiment and a B for Momentum. It is ranked #14 in the Grocery/Big Box Retailers industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for WMT (Growth, Value, and Quality).
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WMT shares were trading at $94.69 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $0.27 (-0.28%). Year-to-date, WMT has gained 81.94%, versus a 28.54% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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Retail stocks present significant growth opportunities as consumer behavior evolves, particularly during the holiday season. Therefore, it could be wise to watch top retail stocks such as Costco Wholesale (COST), Target Corp (TGT), and Walmart (WMT). Keep reading… The retail industry is undergoing a tremendous transition because of changing consumer tastes, technological improvements, and market trends shaping an ever-evolving landscape.
E-commerce has emerged as a dominant force, fueled by the widespread adoption of digital technologies, mobile commerce, and changing shopping behaviors. Therefore, investors might consider keeping track of retail stocks from Costco Wholesale Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COST/">COST</a>), Target Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TGT/">TGT</a>), and Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>).
The retail industry has significantly benefited from the eCommerce era by expanding market reach, offering 24/7 accessibility, and reducing operational costs through fewer physical store requirements. It has enhanced customer experiences with personalized shopping, seamless omnichannel integration, and convenient fulfillment options like home delivery and in-store pickup.
IMARC Group expects the global retail market to grow at a <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/retail-market">CAGR of 5.3%</a> by 2033. Also, <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-sales">retail sales in the United States increased 0.7% in November 2024</a>, following an upwardly revised 0.5% rise in October and above forecasts of 0.5%. The data continued to point to robust consumer spending during the holiday shopping season.
Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> stocks in detail, starting with the third one:
Stock #3: Costco Wholesale Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COST/">COST</a>)
COST engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories.
COST's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTC of 29.95% and 17.46% are 183.5% and 149.9% higher than the industry average of 10.56% and 6.99%, respectively. Its trailing-12-month ROTA of 10.32% is 171.6% higher than the industry average of 3.80%.
COST's total revenue for the third quarter that ended November 24, 2024, increased 7.8% year-over-year to $62.15 billion. Its gross profit grew 10.7% from the year-ago quarter to $2.20 billion. Net income came in at $1.80 billion and $4.04 per share, up 13.2% and 12.8% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect COST's revenue and EPS for the second quarter (ending February 2024) to increase 7% and 9.1% year-over-year to $62.52 billion and $4.05, respectively. Furthermore, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of COST have surged 10.6% over the past six months and 44.3% over the past year to close the last trading session at $954.07.
COST's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its outlook. COST also has a B grade for Momentum and Sentiment. It is ranked #32 out of 37 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.  
To see additional POWR Ratings for Growth, Value, Stability, and Quality, click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/COST/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Target Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TGT/">TGT</a>)
TGT operates as a major U.S. general merchandise retailer that offers a wide range of products, including apparel, beauty, groceries, electronics, and home goods. It sells its merchandise through physical stores, Target.com, and digital channels, and it enhances the customer experience with design partnerships and in-store amenities.
On October 22, TGT announced its intention to lower regular prices on more than 2,000 items across owned and national brands this holiday season, which should boost its sales.
TGT's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.87x is 118.3% higher than the 0.86x industry average. Its trailing-12-month ROCE of 32.37% is 206.4% higher than the industry average of 10.56%.
In the third quarter of 2024, which ended November 2, TGT's sales increased marginally year-over-year to $25.23 billion. Its operating income came in at $1.17 billion. The company reported net earnings of $854 million and $1.85 per share.
Analysts expect TGT's revenue and EPS for the fiscal first quarter (ending April 2024) to increase 2.3% and 1% year-over-year to $25.10 billion and $2.04, respectively.
The stock has gained 8% over the past month to close the last trading session at $131.48.   
TGT's POWR Ratings reflect robust prospects. TGT has a B grade for Value, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #31 in the same industry. 
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated TGT for Sentiment, Growth, and Stability. Get all TGT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TGT/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
WMT engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club.
On October 8, 2024, WMT announced key expansions to its core pet care offerings, widening access to affordable in-person and virtual veterinary care, pet prescription delivery, grooming services, pet food, and supplies, all in one convenient experience for pet owners.
WMT's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTC of 23.48% and 11.49% are 122.3% and 64.5% higher than the industry average of 10.56% and 6.99%, respectively. Its trailing-12-month ROTA of 7.47% is 96.5% higher than the industry average of 3.80%.
For the third quarter ended October 31, 2024, WMT's total revenues increased 5.5% year-over-year to $169.59 billion. Its operating income grew 8.2% year-over-year to $6.71 billion. The company's net earnings of $4.71 billion indicate growth of 633.1% year-over-year. Its net income per common share increased 850% year-over-year to $0.57.
Street expects WMT's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 4% year-over-year to $178.78 billion, while its EPS is expected to grow 6.8% year-over-year to $0.64 for the same period. Moreover, the company surpassed revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past six months, WMT's stock has gained 35.6% to close the last trading session at $92.24.
WMT's POWR Ratings reflect its bright outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.   
WMT has an A grade for Stability and Sentiment and a B in Momentum. It is ranked #12 in the same industry.
For additional WMT's Growth, Quality, and Value, click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">here</a>.   
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WMT shares closed at $92.24 on Friday, down $-1.16 (-1.24%). Year-to-date, WMT has gained 77.62%, versus a 25.54% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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