TGT

Target's stock increased by 76.5% in the twelve months leading up to October 7, 2026, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. Key events include a strong Q1 2026 earnings report on May 20, 2026, which saw a 6.7% increase in net sales and a 5.6% rise in comparable sales, leading to raised full-year EPS guidance. Around August 2026, the company surpassed Q2 CY2026 revenue expectations with sales up 5.3% year-on-year and adjusted EPS of $4.11, largely due to a one-time tariff refund. In October 2026, Target announced price reductions and hosted its annual 'Circle Days' event, which coincided with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and saw a less enthusiastic consumer response, contributing to a 5.13% stock loss in the month leading up to October 5, 2026.