Target's 1.42% Slide Driven by Inventory Woes and Cautious Spending, Ranking 169th in U.S. Trading Volume Amid Retail Sector Struggles

, 2025, , . stocks. The decline followed a mixed earnings report highlighting inventory management challenges and cautious consumer spending trends. Analysts noted that the company’s underperforming private-label brands and elevated markdowns weighed on investor sentiment, . Meanwhile, the broader retail sector remained under pressure due to shifting inflation expectations and rising borrowing costs, .

Internal operational updates revealed ongoing efforts to streamline supply chains and reduce excess inventory, . However, , . Institutional investors appeared to rebalance exposure in the retail sector, . .

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