Current Date 24 May, 2025

Target's disappointing earnings trigger analyst downgrades, lowest rating since 2018.

Target's weak first-quarter results and lowered sales forecast caused several analyst downgrades, pushing its consensus rating to a six-year low. Concerns include macroeconomic headwinds, uncertain outlook, and tariff impacts. Competitors like Walmart and Amazon are gaining market share. Despite near 10-year low valuations, uncertainty persists, raising questions about Target's growth trajectory under CEO Brian Cornell.