Target Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings
Target (NYSE: TGT) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, with Q4 comparable sales growing 1.5% and digital sales increasing 8.7%. Q4 GAAP and Adjusted EPS reached $2.41, near the high end of guidance. Full-year 2024 saw comparable sales growth of 0.1%, with GAAP and Adjusted EPS at $8.86.
Notable performance includes:
- Same-Day delivery grew over 25% year-over-year
- Beauty segment delivered mid-single digit comparable sales growth
- Traffic increased 1.4% across stores and digital channels
- Cost savings exceeded $2 billion over two years
For 2025 guidance, Target expects:
- Net Sales growth around 1%
- Comparable sales growth around flat
- GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $8.80 to $9.80
Target (NYSE: TGT) ha riportato i risultati del Q4 e dell'intero anno 2024, con una crescita delle vendite comparabili del 1,5% nel Q4 e un aumento delle vendite digitali dell'8,7%. L'EPS GAAP e Adjusted del Q4 ha raggiunto $2,41, vicino al limite superiore delle previsioni. Nell'intero anno 2024, la crescita delle vendite comparabili è stata dello 0,1%, con un EPS GAAP e Adjusted di $8,86.
Le performance notevoli includono:
- La consegna lo stesso giorno è cresciuta di oltre il 25% rispetto all'anno precedente
- Il segmento bellezza ha registrato una crescita delle vendite comparabili a cifra singola media
- Il traffico è aumentato dell'1,4% tra negozi e canali digitali
- I risparmi sui costi hanno superato i 2 miliardi di dollari in due anni
Per le previsioni del 2025, Target si aspetta:
- Crescita delle vendite nette attorno all'1%
- Crescita delle vendite comparabili attorno al piano
- EPS GAAP e Adjusted di $8,80 a $9,80
Target (NYSE: TGT) informó sus resultados del Q4 y del año completo 2024, con un crecimiento de ventas comparables del 1,5% en el Q4 y un aumento de ventas digitales del 8,7%. El EPS GAAP y Ajustado del Q4 alcanzó $2,41, cerca del extremo superior de la guía. En el año completo 2024, se observó un crecimiento de ventas comparables del 0,1%, con un EPS GAAP y Ajustado de $8,86.
Las actuaciones notables incluyen:
- La entrega el mismo día creció más del 25% interanual
- El segmento de belleza entregó un crecimiento de ventas comparables de cifra media
- El tráfico aumentó un 1,4% en tiendas y canales digitales
- Los ahorros de costos superaron los 2 mil millones de dólares en dos años
Para la guía de 2025, Target espera:
- Crecimiento de ventas netas alrededor del 1%
- Crecimiento de ventas comparables alrededor de plano
- EPS GAAP y Ajustado de $8,80 a $9,80
타겟 (NYSE: TGT)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 실적을 발표했으며, 4분기 비교 가능한 매출이 1.5% 증가하고 디지털 매출이 8.7% 증가했습니다. 4분기 GAAP 및 조정 EPS는 $2.41에 도달하여 가이던스의 상한선에 근접했습니다. 2024년 전체 연도에서 비교 가능한 매출 성장률은 0.1%였으며, GAAP 및 조정 EPS는 $8.86입니다.
주목할 만한 성과는 다음과 같습니다:
- 당일 배송이 전년 대비 25% 이상 성장했습니다
- 뷰티 부문은 중간 단위 숫자의 비교 가능한 매출 성장을 기록했습니다
- 매장 및 디지털 채널에서 트래픽이 1.4% 증가했습니다
- 비용 절감이 2년 동안 20억 달러를 초과했습니다
2025년 가이던스에 대해 타겟은 다음과 같이 예상합니다:
- 순매출 성장률이 약 1%
- 비교 가능한 매출 성장률이 평탄할 것으로 예상
- GAAP 및 조정 EPS가 $8.80에서 $9.80 사이
Target (NYSE: TGT) a publié ses résultats du 4ème trimestre et de l'année complète 2024, avec une croissance des ventes comparables de 1,5 % au 4ème trimestre et une augmentation des ventes numériques de 8,7 %. Le BPA GAAP et ajusté du 4ème trimestre a atteint 2,41 $, près de la limite supérieure des prévisions. Pour l'année 2024, la croissance des ventes comparables a été de 0,1 %, avec un BPA GAAP et ajusté de 8,86 $.
Les performances notables incluent :
- La livraison le jour même a augmenté de plus de 25 % par rapport à l'année précédente
- Le segment beauté a enregistré une croissance des ventes comparables à un chiffre unique moyen
- Le trafic a augmenté de 1,4 % dans les magasins et sur les canaux numériques
- Les économies de coûts ont dépassé 2 milliards de dollars en deux ans
Pour les prévisions 2025, Target s'attend à :
- Une croissance des ventes nettes d'environ 1 %
- Une croissance des ventes comparables autour de zéro
- Un BPA GAAP et ajusté de 8,80 $ à 9,80 $
Target (NYSE: TGT) hat seine Ergebnisse für das 4. Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht, wobei die vergleichbaren Umsätze im 4. Quartal um 1,5% gestiegen sind und die digitalen Umsätze um 8,7% zugenommen haben. Das GAAP- und bereinigte EPS im 4. Quartal erreichte $2,41, nahe dem oberen Ende der Prognose. Im gesamten Jahr 2024 betrug das Wachstum der vergleichbaren Umsätze 0,1%, mit einem GAAP- und bereinigten EPS von $8,86.
Bemerkenswerte Leistungen umfassen:
- Die Same-Day-Lieferung wuchs im Jahresvergleich um über 25%
- Der Beauty-Sektor erzielte ein mittleres einstelliges Wachstum bei den vergleichbaren Umsätzen
- Der Verkehr stieg um 1,4% in Geschäften und digitalen Kanälen
- Kosteneinsparungen überstiegen in zwei Jahren 2 Milliarden Dollar
Für die Prognose 2025 erwartet Target:
- Ein Wachstum der Nettoumsätze von etwa 1%
- Ein nahezu stabiles Wachstum der vergleichbaren Umsätze
- Ein GAAP- und bereinigtes EPS von $8,80 bis $9,80
- Q4 comparable sales growth of 1.5%
- Digital sales grew 8.7% in Q4
- Same-Day delivery growth over 25%
- Beauty segment delivered mid-single digit growth
- $2 billion in cost savings over two years
- Traffic increased 1.4% across channels
- Full-year 2024 Net Sales declined 0.8%
- Q4 operating income decreased 21.3% to $1.5B
- Q4 gross margin rate declined to 26.2% from 26.6%
- Soft February 2025 sales performance
- Expected meaningful profit pressure in Q1 2025
Insights
Target's Q4 results reveal a mixed performance picture with both encouraging signs and notable challenges. The company delivered Q4 EPS of $2.41 (at the high end of guidance) and comparable sales growth of 1.5%, driven by a healthy 8.7% increase in digital sales. However, full-year performance was more muted with comps up just 0.1% and EPS of $8.86, slightly below FY2023's $8.94.
The divergence between traffic growth (+1.4% for the year) and minimal comp sales growth suggests consumers are making more frequent visits but with smaller basket sizes—a classic indicator of value-seeking behavior. The operating margin compression to 4.7% (from 5.8% in Q4 2023) is concerning despite the company's touted $2 billion in efficiency savings over two years.
Target's FY2025 guidance—sales growth around 1% with EPS of $8.80-$9.80—reflects significant caution, particularly with the explicit warning about "meaningful year-over-year profit pressure" in Q1. Management's reference to February sales declines, weakening consumer confidence, and "tariff uncertainty" suggests multiple headwinds beyond seasonal weather impacts.
The bright spots include Beauty's mid-single-digit growth and the 25%+ increase in same-day delivery powered by Target Circle 360, indicating Target's investments in high-margin categories and digital capabilities are yielding results. The $506 million in share repurchases at an average price of $136.80 (versus current prices around $120) raises questions about capital allocation timing.
Target's Q4 results highlight a fundamental shift in consumer behavior that extends beyond seasonal fluctuations. The company's accelerating performance in Apparel and Hardlines (improving by nearly four percentage points versus Q3) demonstrates Target's merchandising agility, but the February sales decline despite "record Valentine's Day performance" signals deeper spending pattern changes.
The 26.2% gross margin (down from 26.6% last year) coupled with rising SG&A expenses (19.4% vs. 18.8%) creates a concerning cost structure trend despite the company's efficiency initiatives. Target specifically cited "higher digital fulfillment and supply chain costs" and "higher promotional and clearance markdown rates" as margin pressures—classic indicators of a retail environment where demand stimulation requires price investment.
Target's flat comparable sales outlook for 2025 alongside expectations for "modest" margin improvement suggests management sees pricing power in the current consumer environment. The 15.4% return on invested capital (down from 16.1%) indicates diminishing returns on Target's strategic investments despite their operational successes.
The company's differentiated emphasis on "everyday discovery and delight" and "newness, value, speed and reliability" represents a strategic focus on experiential retail to combat purely price-driven competition. However, the explicit connection between "declining consumer confidence" and impact on "discretionary assortment" indicates Target remains vulnerable to macroeconomic pressures despite its category diversification.
Note: In this release financial results in fiscal 2024, a 52-week year, are being compared with fiscal 2023, a 53-week year.
- On that basis, full-year 2024 Net Sales1 declined 0.8 percent, and GAAP & Adjusted EPS2 declined 0.9 percent.
- Based on the Company's estimate of the impact of the extra week in 2023, Target's 2024 full-year Net Sales increased approximately 1 percent and earnings per share were nearly 3 percent higher than in 2023 on a 52-week basis.
Q4 2024 Highlights
- Fourth quarter comparable sales growth of 1.5 percent reflected strong traffic and digital performance.
- Comp sales trends in Apparel and Hardlines accelerated by nearly four percentage points as compared to the third quarter.
- Digital comparable sales grew 8.7 percent in the fourth quarter.
- Same-Day delivery powered by Target Circle 360TM grew more than 25 percent compared to last year.
- GAAP and Adjusted EPS of
$2.41
Full-Year 2024 Highlights
- Full-year 2024 comparable sales grew 0.1 percent, within the guidance range provided at the beginning of the fiscal year.
- Beauty delivered mid-single digit comparable sales growth, with Food & Beverage, Apparel, and Essentials also delivering growth.
- Traffic grew 1.4 percent, reflecting increases in both stores and digital channels.
- Full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS of
$8.86 - The Company's ongoing efficiency efforts have delivered cost savings of more than
$2 billion
For additional media materials, please visit:
https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2025/03/q4-fy2024-earnings
"Our team grew traffic and delivered better-than-expected sales and profitability in our biggest quarter of the year," said Brian Cornell, chair and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. "Results were led by strong performance in Beauty, Apparel, Entertainment, Sporting Goods and Toys. As we look ahead, our continued investments in digital capabilities, stores and supply chain—combined with a focus on newness, value, speed and reliability—will further differentiate our one-of-a-kind physical and digital shopping experience. Consumers continue to be drawn to the everyday discovery and delight that only Target can deliver, and we're committed to leveraging our strategy, scale and unique position in retail to build on this distinct competitive advantage and drive long-term profitable growth."
Guidance
The Company has the following expectations for full-year 2025:
- Net Sales growth in a range around 1 percent, reflecting comparable sales growth in a range around flat
- A modest increase in the Company's operating margin rate compared to full-year 2024
- An effective tax rate of 23 to 24 percent
- GAAP and Adjusted EPS of
$8.80 $9.80
In light of ongoing consumer uncertainty and a small decline in February Net Sales, combined with tariff uncertainty and the expected timing of certain costs within the fiscal year, the Company expects to see meaningful year-over-year profit pressure in its first quarter relative to the remainder of the year.
“During February, we saw record performance around Valentines Day. However, our topline performance for the month was soft, as uncharacteristically cold weather across the
Operating Results
The Company's total comparable sales increased 1.5 percent in the fourth quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 0.5 percent and a comparable digital sales increase of 8.7 percent. Net Sales of
Full-year Net Sales decreased 0.8 percent to
Fourth quarter operating income margin rate was 4.7 percent in 2024 compared with 5.8 percent in 2023. Fourth quarter gross margin rate3 was 26.2 percent, compared with 26.6 percent in 2023, reflecting higher digital fulfillment and supply chain costs and higher promotional and clearance markdown rates. These pressures were partially offset by the net benefit of other merchandising activities.
Full-year operating income of
Fourth quarter SG&A expense rate was 19.4 percent in 2024, compared with 18.8 percent in 2023. Full-year SG&A expense rate was 20.6 percent in 2024, compared with 20.0 percent in 2023. Rate increases in both periods reflect higher costs, including continued investments in pay and benefits.
Interest Expense and Taxes
The Company's fourth quarter 2024 net interest expense was
Fourth quarter 2024 effective income tax rate was 21.5 percent, compared with 22.6 percent last year. The decrease was primarily driven by higher discrete benefits in fourth quarter 2024. The Company's full-year 2024 effective income tax rate was 22.2 percent compared with 21.9 percent in 2023. The increase primarily reflects lower discrete tax benefits compared to the prior year.
Capital Deployment and Return on Invested Capital
The Company paid dividends of
The Company repurchased
For the trailing twelve months through fourth quarter 2024, after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) was 15.4 percent, compared with 16.1 percent for the twelve months through fourth quarter 2023. This decrease was driven primarily by lower profitability, including the impact of one fewer week in the 2024 fiscal year, and an increase in average invested capital. The tables in this release provide additional information about the Company's ROIC calculation.
Webcast Details
Target will webcast its financial community meeting, including a Q&A session, beginning at 8:00 a.m. CST today. Investors and the media are invited to listen to the meeting at Corporate.Target.com/Investors (click on "2025 Financial Community Meeting, including Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings" under "Events & Presentations"). A replay of the webcast will be provided when available.
Miscellaneous
Statements in this release regarding the Company's future financial performance, including its fiscal 2025 full-year guidance, near-term profit expectations, and long-term growth expectations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause the Company's results to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
About Target
1 In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company changed its presentation of revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Operations, consolidating the previous three-line format (Sales, Other Revenue, and Total Revenue) to a single line labeled "Net Sales", which reflects all revenues (formerly Total Revenue). The Company believes this presentation better reflects its strategy, which includes growing capabilities and business offerings that leverage Target's assets and competitive strengths. See the tables in this release for additional information about amounts included in Net Sales. |
2 Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of certain discretely managed items, when applicable. See the tables of this release for additional information. |
3 In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company changed its calculation of gross margin to Net Sales (previously "Total Revenues") less Cost of Sales, with gross margin rate calculated as gross margin divided by Net Sales. Previously gross margin rate was calculated based only on Merchandise Sales. In addition, the Company reclassified certain expenses from Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses to Cost of Sales. Prior year amounts have been updated to conform to the current period presentation. A schedule summarizing the impact of these changes on previously reported amounts has been posted on the Company's Investor Relations website at corporate.target.com. |
TARGET CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||
(millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | Change | February 1, | February 3, | Change | ||||||
Net sales (b) | 30,915 | 31,919 | (3.1) | 106,566 | 107,412 | (0.8) | ||||||
Cost of sales (c) | 22,802 | 23,427 | (2.7) | 76,502 | 77,828 | (1.7) | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (c) | 6,000 | 6,005 | (0.1) | 21,969 | 21,462 | 2.4 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | 646 | 622 | 3.9 | 2,529 | 2,415 | 4.7 | ||||||
Operating income | 1,467 | 1,865 | (21.3) | 5,566 | 5,707 | (2.5) | ||||||
Net interest expense | 90 | 107 | (15.6) | 411 | 502 | (18.1) | ||||||
Net other income | (29) | (28) | 4.2 | (106) | (92) | 14.6 | ||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 1,406 | 1,786 | (21.3) | 5,261 | 5,297 | (0.7) | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 303 | 404 | (25.2) | 1,170 | 1,159 | 0.9 | ||||||
Net earnings | $ 1,103 | $ 1,382 | (20.2) % | $ 4,091 | $ 4,138 | (1.1) % | ||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ 2.42 | $ 2.99 | (19.3) % | $ 8.89 | $ 8.96 | (0.9) % | ||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 2.41 | $ 2.98 | (19.3) % | $ 8.86 | $ 8.94 | (0.9) % | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
Basic | 456.8 | 461.7 | (1.1) % | 460.4 | 461.5 | (0.2) % | ||||||
Diluted | 458.4 | 463.1 | (1.0) % | 461.8 | 462.8 | (0.2) % | ||||||
Antidilutive shares | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | ||||||||
Dividends declared per share | $ 1.12 | $ 1.10 | 1.8 % | $ 4.46 | $ 4.38 | 1.8 % | ||||||
(a) | The fourth quarter and full year 2023 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, compared with 13 weeks and 52 weeks in the comparable 2024 periods. The extra week contributed |
(b) | In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company changed its presentation of revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Operations, consolidating the previous three-line format (Sales, Other Revenue, and Total Revenue) to a single line labeled "Net Sales", which reflects all revenues (formerly Total Revenue). See the Net Sales table for additional information about amounts included in Net Sales. |
(c) | In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company reclassified certain expenses related to its advertising and third party marketplace business offerings to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications increased Cost of Sales by |
TARGET CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
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(millions, except footnotes) (unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | ||
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,762 | $ 3,805 | ||
Inventory | 12,740 | 11,886 | ||
Other current assets | 1,952 | 1,807 | ||
Total current assets | 19,454 | 17,498 | ||
Property and equipment | ||||
Land | 6,735 | 6,547 | ||
Buildings and improvements | 38,752 | 37,066 | ||
Fixtures and equipment | 8,917 | 8,765 | ||
Computer hardware and software | 3,710 | 3,428 | ||
Construction-in-progress | 1,185 | 1,703 | ||
Accumulated depreciation | (26,277) | (24,413) | ||
Property and equipment, net | 33,022 | 33,096 | ||
Operating lease assets | 3,763 | 3,362 | ||
Other noncurrent assets | 1,530 | 1,400 | ||
Total assets | $ 57,769 | $ 55,356 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders' investment | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 13,053 | $ 12,098 | ||
Accrued and other current liabilities | 6,110 | 6,090 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | 1,636 | 1,116 | ||
Total current liabilities | 20,799 | 19,304 | ||
Long-term debt and other borrowings | 14,304 | 14,922 | ||
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 3,582 | 3,279 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 2,303 | 2,480 | ||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 2,115 | 1,939 | ||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 22,304 | 22,620 | ||
Shareholders' investment | ||||
Common stock | 38 | 38 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 6,996 | 6,761 | ||
Retained earnings | 8,090 | 7,093 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (458) | (460) | ||
Total shareholders' investment | 14,666 | 13,432 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' investment | $ 57,769 | $ 55,356 | ||
Common Stock Authorized 6,000,000,000 shares, |
Preferred Stock Authorized 5,000,000 shares, |
TARGET CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||
Twelve Months Ended | ||||
(millions) (unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, 2024 (a) | ||
Operating activities | ||||
Net earnings | $ 4,091 | $ 4,138 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,981 | 2,801 | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 304 | 251 | ||
Deferred income taxes | (180) | 298 | ||
Noncash losses / (gains) and other, net | 26 | 94 | ||
Changes in operating accounts: | ||||
Inventory | (854) | 1,613 | ||
Other assets | (308) | (85) | ||
Accounts payable | 1,008 | (1,216) | ||
Accrued and other liabilities | 299 | 727 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 7,367 | 8,621 | ||
Investing activities | ||||
Expenditures for property and equipment | (2,891) | (4,806) | ||
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | 3 | 24 | ||
Other investments | 28 | 22 | ||
Cash required for investing activities | (2,860) | (4,760) | ||
Financing activities | ||||
Additions to long-term debt | 741 | — | ||
Reductions of long-term debt | (1,139) | (147) | ||
Dividends paid | (2,046) | (2,011) | ||
Repurchase of stock | (1,007) | — | ||
Shares withheld for taxes on share-based compensation | (99) | (127) | ||
Cash required for financing activities | (3,550) | (2,285) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 957 | 1,576 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 3,805 | 2,229 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 4,762 | $ 3,805 | ||
(a) 2023 consisted of 53 weeks compared with 52 weeks in 2024. | ||||
TARGET CORPORATION
Operating Results | |||||||
Net Sales | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||
(millions) (unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | |||
Apparel and accessories | $ 4,344 | $ 4,410 | $ 16,505 | $ 16,485 | |||
Beauty | 3,444 | 3,424 | 13,173 | 12,538 | |||
Food and beverage | 6,520 | 6,774 | 23,828 | 23,899 | |||
Hardlines | 6,150 | 6,196 | 15,784 | 16,162 | |||
Home furnishings and décor | 5,087 | 5,530 | 16,699 | 17,760 | |||
Household essentials | 4,786 | 5,046 | 18,614 | 18,746 | |||
Other merchandise sales | 97 | 87 | 217 | 213 | |||
Merchandise sales | 30,428 | 31,467 | 104,820 | 105,803 | |||
Advertising revenue (b) | 190 | 167 | 649 | 522 | |||
Credit card profit sharing | 142 | 159 | 576 | 667 | |||
Other | 155 | 126 | 521 | 420 | |||
Net sales | $ 30,915 | $ 31,919 | $ 106,566 | $ 107,412 | |||
(a) | The fourth quarter and full year 2023 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, compared with 13 weeks and 52 weeks in the comparable 2024 periods. The extra week contributed |
(b) | Primarily represents revenue related to advertising services provided via the Company's Roundel digital advertising business offering. Roundel services are classified as either Net Sales or as a reduction of Cost of Sales or SG&A Expenses, depending on the nature of the advertising arrangement. |
Rate Analysis | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Gross margin rate (a) | 26.2 % | 26.6 % | 28.2 % | 27.5 % | ||||
SG&A expense rate (a) | 19.4 | 18.8 | 20.6 | 20.0 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) expense rate | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 | ||||
Operating income margin rate | 4.7 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||||
(a) | Reflects the impact of a reclassification of prior year amounts to conform with current year presentation. Refer to note (c) to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for additional information. |
Note: Gross margin is calculated as Net Sales less Cost of Sales. All rates are calculated by dividing the applicable amount by Net Sales. Previously gross margin rate was calculated based only on Merchandise Sales. The calculation change aligns with the Company's fourth quarter 2024 transition to a single-line revenue presentation on its Consolidated Statements of Operations, with prior period amounts updated to conform to the current year presentation. The Company also updated prior period gross margin rates to conform to the current year calculations, which resulted in an approximate 1 percentage point increase in the gross margin rate for both the three and twelve months ended February 3, 2024. | |
Sales Metrics
Comparable sales include all Merchandise Sales, except sales from stores open less than 13 months or that have been closed. Digitally originated sales include all Merchandise Sales initiated through mobile applications and the Company's websites.
Comparable Sales | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Comparable sales change | 1.5 % | (4.4) % | 0.1 % | (3.7) % | ||||
Drivers of change in comparable sales: | ||||||||
Number of transactions | 2.1 | (1.7) | 1.4 | (2.4) | ||||
Average transaction amount | (0.6) | (2.8) | (1.3) | (1.4) | ||||
Comparable Sales by Channel | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Stores originated comparable sales change | (0.5) % | (5.4) % | (1.6) % | (3.5) % | ||||
Digitally originated comparable sales change | 8.7 | (0.7) | 7.5 | (4.8) | ||||
Sales by Channel | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Stores originated | 77.2 % | 78.7 % | 80.4 % | 81.7 % | ||||
Digitally originated | 22.8 | 21.3 | 19.6 | 18.3 | ||||
Total | 100 % | 100 % | 100 % | 100 % | ||||
Sales by Fulfillment Channel | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Stores | 97.3 % | 97.3 % | 97.6 % | 97.4 % | ||||
Other | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.6 | ||||
Total | 100 % | 100 % | 100 % | 100 % | ||||
Note: Sales fulfilled by stores include in-store purchases and digitally originated sales fulfilled by shipping merchandise from stores to guests, Order Pickup, Drive Up, and Same Day Delivery. |
Target Circle Card Penetration | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Total Target Circle Card Penetration | 17.6 % | 18.4 % | 17.8 % | 18.6 % | ||||
Number of Stores and Retail Square Feet | Number of Stores | Retail Square Feet (a) | ||||||
(unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
170,000 or more sq. ft. | 273 | 273 | 48,824 | 48,824 | ||||
50,000 to 169,999 sq. ft. | 1,559 | 1,542 | 195,050 | 192,908 | ||||
49,999 or less sq. ft. | 146 | 141 | 4,404 | 4,207 | ||||
Total | 1,978 | 1,956 | 248,278 | 245,939 | ||||
(a) In thousands, reflects total square feet less office, distribution center, and vacant space. | ||||||||
TARGET CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide additional transparency, the Company has disclosed non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS). When applicable, this metric excludes certain discretely managed items. However, there are no adjustments in any period presented. Management believes this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of Target's operations. This measure is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles in
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS (unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||
February 1, | February 3, | Change | February 1, | February 3, | Change | |||||||
GAAP and adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ 2.41 | $ 2.98 | (19.3) % | $ 8.86 | $ 8.94 | (0.9) % | ||||||
(a) | The fourth quarter and full year 2023 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, compared with 13 weeks and 52 weeks in the comparable 2024 periods. |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS Guidance | Guidance |
Full Year 2025 | |
(unaudited) | Per Share |
GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance | |
Estimated adjustments | |
Other (a) | $ — |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance |
(a) | 2025 GAAP EPS may include the impact of certain discrete items, which will be excluded in calculating Adjusted EPS. The guidance does not currently reflect any such discrete items. In the past, these items have included losses on the early retirement of debt and certain other items that are discretely managed. |
Earnings before interest expense and income taxes (EBIT) and earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes these measures provide meaningful information about Target's operational efficiency compared with its competitors by excluding the impact of differences in tax jurisdictions and structures, debt levels, and, for EBITDA, capital investment. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The most comparable GAAP measure is net earnings. EBIT and EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate EBIT and EBITDA differently, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparisons with other companies.
EBIT and EBITDA | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||
(dollars in millions) (unaudited) | February 1, | February 3, | Change | February 1, | February 3, | Change | ||||||
Net earnings | $ 1,103 | $ 1,382 | (20.2) % | $ 4,091 | $ 4,138 | (1.1) % | ||||||
+ Provision for income taxes | 303 | 404 | (25.2) | 1,170 | 1,159 | 0.9 | ||||||
+ Net interest expense | 90 | 107 | (15.6) | 411 | 502 | (18.1) | ||||||
EBIT | $ 1,496 | $ 1,893 | (21.0) % | $ 5,672 | $ 5,799 | (2.2) % | ||||||
+ Total depreciation and amortization (b) | 766 | 729 | 5.2 | 2,981 | 2,801 | 6.4 | ||||||
EBITDA | $ 2,262 | $ 2,622 | (13.7) % | $ 8,653 | $ 8,600 | 0.6 % | ||||||
(a) | The fourth quarter and full year 2023 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, compared with 13 weeks and 52 weeks in the comparable 2024 periods. |
(b) | Represents total depreciation and amortization, including amounts classified within Depreciation and Amortization and within Cost of Sales. |
The Company has also disclosed after-tax ROIC, which is a ratio based on GAAP information, with the exception of the add-back of operating lease interest to operating income. Management believes this metric is useful in assessing the effectiveness of Target's capital allocation over time. Other companies may calculate ROIC differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with other companies.
After-Tax Return on Invested Capital | ||||||
(dollars in millions) | ||||||
Trailing Twelve Months | ||||||
Numerator | February 1, | February 3, | ||||
Operating income | $ 5,566 | $ 5,707 | ||||
+ Net other income | 106 | 92 | ||||
EBIT | 5,672 | 5,799 | ||||
+ Operating lease interest (b) | 159 | 120 | ||||
- Income taxes (c) | 1,297 | 1,295 | ||||
Net operating profit after taxes | $ 4,534 | $ 4,624 | ||||
Denominator | February 1, | February 3, | January 28, | |||
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | $ 1,636 | $ 1,116 | $ 130 | |||
+ Noncurrent portion of long-term debt | 14,304 | 14,922 | 16,009 | |||
+ Shareholders' investment | 14,666 | 13,432 | 11,232 | |||
+ Operating lease liabilities (d) | 3,935 | 3,608 | 2,934 | |||
- Cash and cash equivalents | 4,762 | 3,805 | 2,229 | |||
Invested capital | $ 29,779 | $ 29,273 | $ 28,076 | |||
Average invested capital (e) | $ 29,526 | $ 28,674 | ||||
After-tax return on invested capital | 15.4 % | 16.1 % | ||||
(a) | 2023 consisted of 53 weeks compared with 52 weeks in 2024. |
(b) | Represents the add-back to operating income driven by the hypothetical interest expense the Company would incur if the property under its operating leases were owned or accounted for as finance leases. Calculated using the discount rate for each lease and recorded as a component of rent expense within Operating Income. Operating lease interest is added back to Operating Income in the ROIC calculation to control for differences in capital structure between Target and its competitors. |
(c) | Calculated using the effective tax rates, which were 22.2 percent and 21.9 percent for the trailing twelve months ended February 1, 2025, and February 3, 2024, respectively. Includes tax effect of |
(d) | Total short-term and long-term operating lease liabilities included within Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities. |
(e) | Average based on the invested capital at the end of the current period and the invested capital at the end of the comparable prior period. |
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