Target Corporation (TGT)
Consumer Staples ยท Retail-Variety Stores
Target Corporation (TGT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972. SentiSense covers Target Corporation in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Variety Stores. Michael Fiddelke is its chief executive officer. The company reports 415,000 employees, and its corporate website is corporate.target.com.
About Target Corporation
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
Latest reported results
Target Corporation reported revenue of $26.54 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 5.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,857 institutions reported holding TGT, with 389.1 million shares worth $50.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street.
More on TGT
- TGT sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Target Corporation leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- TGT ownership: all 1,857 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- TGT financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Target Corporation do?
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales.
What sector is TGT in?
SentiSense classifies Target Corporation in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Variety Stores.
Where does TGT stock trade?
Target Corporation (TGT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 1, 1972.
Who is the CEO of Target Corporation?
Michael Fiddelke is the chief executive officer of Target Corporation.