Target Tumbles 0.85% as $0.77B Volume Ranks 150th Amid Earnings Jitters and Revised Downward Forecasts

Target (TGT) fell 0.85% on August 13, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.77 billion, ranking 150th in market activity for the day. The stock faces near-term uncertainty as it prepares to report Q2 earnings on August 20, with analysts forecasting a 20.6% year-over-year decline in earnings per share and a 2.3% drop in revenue to $24.87 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has been revised 0.11% downward over the past 30 days, reflecting analysts’ cautious outlook despite recent upward adjustments in the Most Accurate Estimate. This has generated an Earnings ESP of +1.81%, suggesting potential for a positive surprise, though the stock’s Zacks Rank of #4 complicates the predictive signal.

Historically, Target has shown mixed performance against expectations. The last reported quarter delivered a -19.75% earnings surprise, and over the past four quarters, the company has beaten estimates twice. However, a Zacks Rank of #4 indicates limited confidence in the stock’s ability to exceed forecasts. While a positive EPS surprise could drive short-term momentum, broader market factors and management commentary during the earnings call will likely shape longer-term sentiment. Investors are advised to monitor the earnings call for insights on business conditions and strategic direction.

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