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Target Stock Plunges 10.39% on CEO Appointment
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Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 7:37 am ET1min read
Aime SummaryOn August 20, 2025, Target's stock price plummeted by 10.39% in pre-market trading, marking a significant downturn for the retail giant.
Investors expressed disappointment with Target's recent appointment of an insider as the new CEO, despite the company's better-than-expected second-quarter results and improved sales trends. This internal promotion failed to instill confidence in the market, leading to a sell-off of Target shares.
Target's second-quarter earnings report, released on May 21st, showed an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, which fell short of analysts' consensus estimates. This financial performance, coupled with the CEO appointment, contributed to the negative sentiment surrounding the stock.
In the lead-up to the earnings release, Target's stock had seen some upward movement as investors positioned themselves ahead of the company's financial report. However, the subsequent market reaction indicated that the earnings report did not meet investor expectations, despite the company's efforts to highlight positive sales trends.
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