Stifel Reiterates Buy Rating on Target (TGT) Following EPS, Offers Review of Earnings Report

Stifel analyst Mark S. Astrachan reiterated a Buy rating and $280.00 price target on Target (NYSE: TGT).

The analyst comments "We view comp growth and guidance as most notable as indicative that strong share gains are continuing. Gross margin was meaningfully below consensus and reflective of current inflationary costs around input costs, supply chain, logistics and wages/headcount in distribution centers. While somewhat transitory, we look for more color on the earnings call regarding the anticipated duration of higher costs. That said, strong SG&A expense leverage is also notable and likely to continue given F4Q EPS guidance. We anticipate TGT shares modestly underperforming today, though believe it remains a core holding in retail given sustainability of share gains and EPS growth despite cost pressures"

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Shares of Target closed at $266.39 yesterday.

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