Target Corporation
TGT
$92.19 0.66%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Discount Stores
Q2 2024
Published: Aug 30, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $25.45B down 20.3% year-over-year
  • EPS of $2.57 decreased by 13.4% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 30.1%
  • Net income of 1.19B
  • ""Our Q2 comparable sales grew 2%, at the very top end of our guidance range."" - Brian Cornell
TGT
Target Corporation

Executive Summary

In Q2 2024, Target Corporation (TGT) reported revenue of $25.45 billion, achieving a 2% increase in comparable sales primarily driven by improved traffic across both store and digital channels. The company's net income rose to $1.19 billion, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $2.57, a remarkable growth of over 42% year-over-year (YoY). Target's strong performance was bolstered by strategic price reductions on key items and enhancements to their digital platforms, including a successful relaunch of its Target Circle loyalty program, now boasting over 100 million members. Management maintained a cautious outlook while committing to continued investment in their operational capacity and guest services, indicating confidence in their growth strategies as they navigate consumer trends focused on value and affordability.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
25.45B
QoQ: 3.75% | YoY: -20.26%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
7.65B
30.07% margin
QoQ: 18.39% | YoY: -3.05%
Operating Income
Decreasing
1.64B
QoQ: 26.16% | YoY: -12.33%
Net Income
Decreasing
1.19B
QoQ: 26.54% | YoY: -13.75%
EPS
Decreasing
2.58
QoQ: 26.47% | YoY: -13.42%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 23,846.00 2.27 -2.8% View
Q4 2024 30,915.00 2.42 +26.0% View
Q3 2024 25,668.00 1.84 -19.6% View
Q2 2024 25,452.00 2.57 -20.3% View
Q1 2024 24,531.00 2.03 -3.4% View