TGT Target Corporation
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
152.29
+0.18%
About the company
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. The company also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies. In addition, it sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Dividend deep dive
Target Corporation (TGT), operating in the Discount Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector, currently offers a dividend yield of 3.32%. This yield falls between its 5-year high of 4.43% and low of 1.4%, with an average of 2.82%. The company's dividend safety status is currently flagged as 'watch' according to the provided data.
Dividend history
Target has demonstrated a commitment to its dividend, boasting a 28-year streak of dividend increases, which places it in the CCC Champion tier. The 3-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 4.507%, while the 5-year CAGR is 11.019%. Annual dividends per share have progressed from 1.90 USD in 2014 to 4.44 USD in 2024, with a projected 4.52 USD for 2025. Recent increases include 3.16 USD in 2021 and 3.96 USD in 2022.
Dividend safety
The current dividend payout ratio stands at 61.29% of earnings per share (EPS). Leverage metrics indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 117.548%.
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