What does Target Corporation do?

Target Corporation (TGT) is a Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail company. Target operates general merchandise stores and Target.com in the United States. It ended FY2025 with 1,995 stores and $104.8 billion of net sales. It was founded in 1902, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and employs about 415,000 people.

How does Target Corporation make money?

As of 2026-Q2, Target Corporation's revenue breaks down across Food and Beverage (25%), Beauty and Household Essentials (18%), Apparel and Accessories (15%), Hardlines (14%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.

How has Target Corporation's revenue and profitability trended?

Track Target Corporation's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 26, 2026.

Who are Target Corporation's main competitors?

Sterling groups Target Corporation in the Consumer Staples sector, alongside Costco (COST), Dollar General (DG), Dollar Tree (DLTR), Casey's (CASY) and Kroger (KR).

If I'm investing in Target Corporation, what similar companies should I consider?

If you are researching Target Corporation, also look at Costco (COST), Dollar General (DG) and Dollar Tree (DLTR). You can compare all of them side by side or browse the full Consumer Staples sector on Sterling.