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Target (NYSE:TGT) reported Q2 2025 financial results and announced a significant leadership change. The company posted net sales of $25.2 billion, down 0.9% year-over-year, with comparable sales declining 1.9%. GAAP and Adjusted EPS were $2.05, compared to $2.57 in 2024.

Notable highlights include digital comparable sales growth of 4.3%, driven by over 25% growth in same-day delivery, and a 14.2% increase in non-merchandise sales. The company's operating income was $1.3 billion, with margins at 5.2%. Target's Board unanimously appointed Michael Fiddelke as the next CEO, maintaining its fiscal 2025 guidance of a low-single digit sales decline and GAAP EPS of $8.00 to $10.00.

Target (NYSE:TGT) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 e un importante cambiamento nella leadership. La società ha registrato ricavi netti per 25,2 miliardi di dollari, in calo dello 0,9% rispetto all'anno precedente, con le vendite comparabili in diminuzione dell'1,9%. EPS GAAP e rettificato sono stati di 2,05$, rispetto ai 2,57$ del 2024.

Tra i punti salienti, si segnala una crescita del 4,3% delle vendite comparabili digitali, trainata da un aumento di oltre il 25% delle consegne nello stesso giorno, e un incremento del 14,2% delle vendite non relative alla merce. L'utile operativo è stato di 1,3 miliardi di dollari, con margini al 5,2%. Il CDA di Target ha nominato all'unanimità Michael Fiddelke come prossimo CEO, mantenendo le previsioni per il 2025 di un calo delle vendite in una cifra bassa e un EPS GAAP tra 8,00$ e 10,00$.

Target (NYSE:TGT) publicó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 y anunció un cambio importante en su liderazgo. La compañía registró ventas netas de 25.200 millones de dólares, una caída del 0,9% interanual, con ventas comparables disminuyendo un 1,9%. El BPA GAAP y ajustado fue de 2,05$, frente a 2,57$ en 2024.

Entre los aspectos destacados figura un crecimiento del 4,3% en las ventas comparables digitales, impulsado por un aumento de más del 25% en las entregas el mismo día, y un incremento del 14,2% en las ventas no relacionadas con mercancía. El resultado operativo fue de 1.300 millones de dólares, con márgenes del 5,2%. La junta de Target nombró por unanimidad a Michael Fiddelke como próximo CEO, manteniendo su guía para 2025 de una caída de ventas de un dígito bajo y un BPA GAAP de 8,00$ a 10,00$.

Target (NYSE:TGT)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적을 발표하고 중대한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 회사는 순매출 252억 달러를 기록하며 전년 대비 0.9% 감소했고, 동일점 매출은 1.9% 하락했습니다. GAAP 및 조정 EPS는 2.05달러로 2024년의 2.57달러와 비교됩니다.

주요 하이라이트로는 디지털 동일점 매출이 4.3% 증가했으며, 같은 날 배송이 25% 이상 성장한 점과 상품 외 매출이 14.2% 증가한 점이 있습니다. 영업이익은 13억 달러, 마진은 5.2%였습니다. Target 이사회는 만장일치로 Michael Fiddelke를 차기 CEO로 선임했으며, 2025 회계연도 가이드는 저(低)단위 숫자의 매출 감소와 GAAP EPS 8.00달러~10.00달러 범위를 유지했습니다.

Target (NYSE:TGT) a publié ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2025 et annoncé un changement majeur de direction. La société a affiché des ventes nettes de 25,2 milliards de dollars, en baisse de 0,9% sur un an, avec des ventes comparables en recul de 1,9%. L'EPS GAAP et ajusté s'est établi à 2,05$, contre 2,57$ en 2024.

Parmi les faits marquants, on relève une croissance de 4,3% des ventes comparables digitales, portée par une croissance de plus de 25% des livraisons le jour même, et une hausse de 14,2% des ventes hors marchandises. Le résultat d'exploitation s'est élevé à 1,3 milliard de dollars, avec une marge de 5,2%. Le conseil d'administration de Target a nommé à l'unanimité Michael Fiddelke comme prochain PDG, en maintenant ses prévisions pour 2025 d'une baisse des ventes en faible chiffre et d'un EPS GAAP de 8,00$ à 10,00$.

Target (NYSE:TGT) veröffentlichte die Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 und gab einen bedeutenden Führungswechsel bekannt. Das Unternehmen meldete Nettoerlöse von 25,2 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Rückgang von 0,9% gegenüber dem Vorjahr, wobei die vergleichbaren Umsätze um 1,9% sanken. GAAP- und bereinigtes Ergebnis je Aktie betrugen 2,05$ gegenüber 2,57$ im Jahr 2024.

Zu den bemerkenswerten Punkten gehört ein Anstieg der digitalen vergleichbaren Umsätze um 4,3%, getragen von einem über 25%igen Wachstum bei Same-Day-Lieferungen, sowie ein Anstieg der nicht-warenbezogenen Umsätze um 14,2%. Das Betriebsergebnis belief sich auf 1,3 Milliarden US-Dollar bei einer Marge von 5,2%. Der Aufsichtsrat von Target ernannte einstimmig Michael Fiddelke zum nächsten CEO und bestätigte die Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 von einem Umsatzrückgang im niedrigen einstelligen Bereich sowie einem GAAP-EPS von 8,00$ bis 10,00$.

Positive
  • Digital comparable sales grew 4.3% with 25% growth in same-day delivery
  • Non-merchandise sales increased 14.2% with double-digit growth across all segments
  • All six core merchandising categories showed improvement from Q1
  • Strong expense management and efficiency gains demonstrated
  • Lower inventory shrink reported compared to previous year
Negative
  • Net sales declined 0.9% year-over-year to $25.2 billion
  • GAAP and Adjusted EPS decreased to $2.05 from $2.57 in 2024
  • Operating income fell 19.4% compared to last year
  • Gross margin rate declined to 29.0% from 30.0% due to higher markdown rates
  • Comparable store sales declined 3.2%

Insights

Target reports mixed Q2 results with sales decline moderating but profits down 20%; appoints CFO Fiddelke as new CEO.

Target's Q2 results show early signs of a potential turnaround amid ongoing challenges. Net sales decreased 0.9% year-over-year to $25.2 billion, representing an improvement from Q1's steeper decline. The company posted EPS of $2.05, down from $2.57 last year, reflecting a substantial 20% drop in operating income to $1.3 billion.

There are several bright spots worth noting. Digital comparable sales grew 4.3%, with same-day delivery surging over 25%. Non-merchandise revenue streams increased 14.2%, with Roundel advertising, membership, and marketplace all delivering double-digit growth. These higher-margin businesses partially offset pressure in the core retail operation.

Profitability metrics show concerning trends. Gross margin contracted to 29.0% from 30.0% in 2024, primarily due to higher markdown rates and purchase order cancellation costs. While inventory shrink improved, overall operating margin fell to 5.2% from 6.4% last year.

Target maintained its conservative full-year outlook, expecting a low-single-digit sales decline and adjusted EPS of $7.00 to $9.00. The company's disciplined cost management, reflected in a 0.1% reduction in SG&A expenses despite inflationary pressures, demonstrates management's focus on operational efficiency.

Perhaps most significantly, Target announced CFO Michael Fiddelke as its next CEO, receiving the unanimous endorsement of the board and outgoing CEO Brian Cornell. This internal promotion signals continuity in strategy, with Fiddelke's financial background suggesting continued emphasis on cost discipline and operational excellence during a challenging retail period.

Target's Board of Directors unanimously appoints Michael Fiddelke to serve as Target's next CEO.

For additional details, please visit:
https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2025/08/target-appoints-michael-fiddelke-as-chief-executive-officer

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Second quarter net sales were $25.2 billion, (0.9) percent lower than 2024, representing a nearly 2 percentage point improvement versus the first quarter.
    • Traffic and sales trends improved meaningfully compared with the first quarter, particularly in stores. 
    • All six core merchandising categories saw comparable sales improvements compared with the first quarter.
    • Digital comparable sales grew 4.3 percent, reflecting more than 25% growth in same-day delivery powered by Target Circle 360 and continued growth in Drive Up. 
    • Non-merchandise sales grew 14.2% with Roundel, membership and marketplace revenues all growing double digits.
  • Second quarter GAAP and Adjusted EPS1 was $2.05, reflecting strong expense management and efficiency gains, helping to offset continued tariff-related and other cost pressures throughout the business.

For additional media materials, please visit:
https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2025/08/q2-2025-earnings

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The Company reported second quarter GAAP and Adjusted earnings per share1 (EPS) of $2.05 compared with GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $2.57 in 2024. The attached tables provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures. All earnings per share figures refer to diluted EPS.

"With the board's unanimous decision to appoint Michael Fiddelke as Target's next CEO, I want to express my full confidence in his leadership and focus on driving improved results and sustainable growth. He's contributed meaningfully during times of change and played a critical role in establishing the differentiated capabilities that will continue to drive Target forward. Michael brings a deep understanding of our business and a genuine commitment to accelerating our progress," said Brian Cornell, chair and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. "Today, we also reported our second quarter earnings, which showed encouraging signs of recovery, including improved traffic and sales trends — particularly in our stores — and disciplined cost management in a challenging retail environment. As we enter the critical back-to-school and holiday seasons, our team remains focused on consistent execution and building momentum as we look ahead to the new year."

Guidance

For fiscal 2025, the Company is maintaining its expectation of a low-single digit decline in sales, and GAAP EPS of $8.00 to $10.00. Adjusted EPS, which excludes the gains from litigation settlements in the first quarter, is expected to be approximately $7.00 to $9.00.

Operating Results

Net Sales of $25.2 billion in the second quarter were 0.9 percent lower than last year, reflecting a merchandise sales decrease of 1.2 percent, partially offset by a 14.2 percent increase in non-merchandise sales.  Comparable sales decreased 1.9 percent in the second quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 3.2 percent, partially offset by comparable digital sales growth of 4.3 percent.  Second quarter operating income of $1.3 billion was 19.4 percent lower than last year.

Second quarter operating income margin rate was 5.2 percent in 2025, compared with 6.4 percent in 2024. Second quarter gross margin rate was 29.0 percent, compared with 30.0 percent in 2024, reflecting the net impact of merchandising activities, including higher markdown rates, purchase order cancellation costs, and pressure from category mix, partially offset by lower inventory shrink and growth in advertising and non-merchandise sales. Second quarter SG&A expenses were 0.1 percent lower than in 2024, as increased investments in store remodels and general cost increases across the business were offset by disciplined cost management. Second quarter SG&A expense rate was 21.3 percent, compared with 21.1 percent in 2024, reflecting the deleveraging effect of lower sales.

Interest Expense and Taxes

The Company's second quarter 2025 net interest expense was $116 million, compared with $110 million last year, reflecting higher average debt levels in the current year.

Second quarter 2025 effective income tax rate was 23.2 percent, compared with the prior year rate of 22.9 percent, reflecting the impact of higher global minimum taxes.

Capital Deployment and Return on Invested Capital

The Company paid dividends of $509 million in the second quarter, compared with $509 million last year, reflecting a 1.8 percent increase in the dividend per share, offset by the impact of a lower average share count.

The Company did not repurchase any stock in the second quarter. As of the end of the quarter, the Company had approximately $8.4 billion of remaining capacity under the repurchase program approved by Target's Board of Directors in August 2021.

For the trailing twelve months through second quarter 2025, after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) was 14.3 percent, compared with 16.6 percent for the trailing twelve months through second quarter 2024. The tables in this release provide additional information about the Company's ROIC calculation.

Webcast Details

Target will webcast its second quarter earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. CT today. Investors and the media are invited to listen to the meeting at Corporate.Target.com/Investors (click on "Q2 2025 Target Corporation Earnings Conference Call" under "Events & Presentations"). A replay of the webcast will be provided when available. The replay number is 1-800-396-1242.

Miscellaneous

Statements in this release regarding the Company's future financial performance, including its fiscal 2025 full-year guidance and expectations about management transitions, 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 1, 2025. 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

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website (corporate.target.com) and press center.

1Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of certain discretely managed items. See the tables of this release for additional information.

 

TARGET CORPORATION

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations




Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended



(millions, except per share data) (unaudited)


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


Change


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


Change

Net sales


$       25,211


$       25,452


(0.9) %


49,057


49,983


(1.9) %

Cost of sales


17,903


17,826


0.4


35,031


35,297


(0.8)

Selling, general and administrative expenses


5,359


5,365


(0.1)


9,950


10,511


(5.3)

Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales)


632


626


0.9


1,287


1,244


3.4

Operating income


1,317


1,635


(19.4)


2,789


2,931


(4.8)

Net interest expense


116


110


6.3


232


216


7.5

Net other income


(17)


(20)


(11.0)


(43)


(49)


(12.1)

Earnings before income taxes


1,218


1,545


(21.2)


2,600


2,764


(5.9)

Provision for income taxes


283


353


(19.9)


629


630


(0.2)

Net earnings


$            935


$         1,192


(21.5) %


$         1,971


$         2,134


(7.6) %

Basic earnings per share


$           2.06


$           2.58


(20.2) %


$           4.33


$           4.62


(6.1) %

Diluted earnings per share


$           2.05


$           2.57


(20.2) %


$           4.32


$           4.60


(6.1) %

Weighted average common shares outstanding













Basic


454.6


462.5


(1.7) %


454.8


462.4


(1.7) %

Diluted


455.6


463.5


(1.7) %


456.1


463.7


(1.6) %

Antidilutive shares


5.0


2.3




2.3


1.8



Dividends declared per share


$           1.14


$           1.12


1.8 %


$           2.26


$           2.22


1.8 %

 

TARGET CORPORATION

 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position


(millions, except footnotes) (unaudited)


August 2, 2025


February 1, 2025


August 3, 2024

Assets







Cash and cash equivalents


$              4,341


$              4,762


$             3,497

Inventory


12,881


12,740


12,604

Other current assets


1,812


1,952


1,817

Total current assets


19,034


19,454


17,918

Property and equipment, net


33,568


33,022


33,075

Operating lease assets


3,694


3,763


3,545

Other noncurrent assets


1,555


1,530


1,457

Total assets


$           57,851


$           57,769


$           55,995

Liabilities and shareholders' investment







Accounts payable


$           12,019


$           13,053


$           12,595

Accrued and other current liabilities


6,068


6,110


5,749

Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings


1,136


1,636


1,640

Total current liabilities


19,223


20,799


19,984

Long-term debt and other borrowings


15,320


14,304


13,654

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities


3,514


3,582


3,444

Deferred income taxes


2,413


2,303


2,495

Other noncurrent liabilities


1,961


2,115


1,989

Total noncurrent liabilities


23,208


22,304


21,582

Shareholders' investment







Common stock


38


38


38

Additional paid-in capital


7,084


6,996


6,831

Retained earnings


8,766


8,090


8,030

Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(468)


(458)


(470)

Total shareholders' investment


15,420


14,666


14,429

Total liabilities and shareholders' investment


$           57,851


$           57,769


$           55,995


Common Stock Authorized 6,000,000,000 shares, $0.0833 par value; 454,396,092, 455,566,995, and 461,600,215 shares issued and outstanding as of August 2, 2025, February 1, 2025, and August 3, 2024, respectively.


Preferred Stock Authorized 5,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; no shares were issued or outstanding during any period presented.

 

TARGET CORPORATION

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows




Six Months Ended

(millions) (unaudited)


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Operating activities





Net earnings


$           1,971


$           2,134

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:





Depreciation and amortization


1,558


1,461

Share-based compensation expense


133


149

Deferred income taxes


112


16

Noncash (gains) / losses and other, net


1


22

Changes in operating accounts:





Inventory


(141)


(718)

Other assets


151


(53)

Accounts payable


(1,125)


522

Accrued and other liabilities


(302)


(194)

Cash provided by operating activities


2,358


3,339

Investing activities





Expenditures for property and equipment


(1,864)


(1,313)

Other


11


8

Cash required for investing activities


(1,853)


(1,305)

Financing activities





Additions to long-term debt


1,984


Reductions of long-term debt


(1,571)


(1,076)

Dividends paid


(1,019)


(1,017)

Repurchase of stock


(258)


(155)

Shares withheld for taxes on share-based compensation


(62)


(94)

Cash required for financing activities


(926)


(2,342)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents


(421)


(308)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period


4,762


3,805

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period


$           4,341


$           3,497

 

TARGET CORPORATION

 

Operating Results


Net Sales

Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended

 

(millions) (unaudited)

August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Apparel & accessories

$           4,086


$           4,261


$           7,797


$           8,158

Beauty

3,396


3,384


6,498


6,503

Food & beverage

5,588


5,538


11,490


11,391

Hardlines

3,522


3,322


6,597


6,482

Home furnishings & décor

3,662


3,908


6,880


7,427

Household essentials

4,422


4,564


8,779


9,113

Other merchandise sales

43


44


83


90

Merchandise sales

24,719


25,021


48,124


49,164

Advertising revenue (a)

217


162


379


292

Credit card profit sharing

134


144


275


286

Other

141


125


279


241

Net sales

$         25,211


$         25,452


$         49,057


$         49,983

(a)

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 Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses, depending on the nature of the advertising arrangement.

 

Rate Analysis


Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended

(unaudited)


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Gross margin rate (a)


29.0 %


30.0 %


28.6 %


29.4 %

SG&A expense rate (a)(b)


21.3


21.1


20.3


21.0

Depreciation and amortization expense rate (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales)


2.5


2.5


2.6


2.5

Operating income margin rate (b)


5.2


6.4


5.7


5.9

Note: Gross margin is calculated as Net Sales less Cost of Sales. All rates are calculated by dividing the applicable amount by Net Sales.

(a)   

Reflects the impact of a reclassification of prior year amounts, which were not material, to conform with current year presentation. The reclassifications increased Cost of Sales with equal and offsetting decreases to SG&A Expenses.

(b)      

SG&A Expenses and Operating Income for the six months ended August 2, 2025, includes gains, net of legal fees, related to settlements during the first quarter of 2025 of credit card interchange fee litigation matters in which the Company was a plaintiff.

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


Six Months Ended

(unaudited)

August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Comparable sales change

(1.9) %


2.0 %


(2.8) %


(0.9) %

Drivers of change in comparable sales








Number of transactions (traffic)

(1.3)


3.0


(1.8)


0.6

Average transaction amount

(0.6)


(0.9)


(1.0)


(1.4)





Comparable Sales by Channel

Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended

(unaudited)

August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Stores originated comparable sales change

(3.2) %


0.7 %


(4.4) %


(2.1) %

Digitally originated comparable sales change

4.3


8.7


4.5


5.0





Sales by Channel

Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended

(unaudited)

August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Stores originated

81.1 %


82.1 %


80.7 %


81.9 %

Digitally originated

18.9


17.9


19.3


18.1

Total

100 %


100 %


100 %


100 %





Sales by Fulfillment Channel

Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended

(unaudited)

August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Stores

97.7 %


97.9 %


97.7 %


97.8 %

Other

2.3


2.1


2.3


2.2

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


Six Months Ended

(unaudited)

August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024

Total Target Circle Card Penetration

16.9 %


17.7 %


17.1 %


17.9 %









Number of Stores and Retail Square Feet


Number of Stores


Retail Square Feet (a)

(unaudited)


August 2,
2025


February 1,
2025


August 3,
2024


August 2,
2025


February 1,
2025


August 3,
2024

170,000 or more sq. ft.


273


273


273


48,824


48,824


48,824

50,000 to 169,999 sq. ft.


1,562


1,559


1,549


195,436


195,050


193,705

49,999 or less sq. ft.


147


146


144


4,445


4,404


4,334

Total


1,982


1,978


1,966


248,705


248,278


246,863

(a)

In thousands; reflects total square feet less office, supply chain facility, and vacant space.

TARGET CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide additional transparency, we disclose non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS). This metric excludes certain items presented below. We believe this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our operations. This measure is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP). The most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings per share. Adjusted EPS 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 Adjusted EPS differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with other companies.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP

Adjusted EPS


Three Months Ended




August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024



(millions, except per share data) (unaudited)


Pretax


Net of Tax


Per Share


Pretax


Net of Tax


Per Share


Change

GAAP and Adjusted EPS






$     2.05






$     2.57


(20.2) %


Reconciliation of Non-GAAP

Adjusted EPS


Six Months Ended




August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024



(millions, except per share data) (unaudited)


Pretax


Net of Tax


Per Share


Pretax


Net of Tax


Per Share


Change

GAAP diluted EPS






$     4.32






$     4.60


(6.1) %

Adjustments















Interchange fee settlements (a)


$    (593)


$     (441)


$   (0.97)


$        —


$         —


$        —



Adjusted EPS






$     3.35






$     4.60


(27.1) %

(a)

Note (b) to the Rate Analysis table provides additional information.

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP

Adjusted EPS Guidance


(per share) (unaudited)


Full Year 2025

GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance


$8.00 - $10.00

Estimated adjustments



Interchange fee settlements


($0.97)

Other (a)


Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance


~$7.00 - $9.00

(a)

Full-year 2025 GAAP EPS may include the impact of additional discrete items, which will be excluded in calculating Adjusted EPS. The guidance does not currently reflect any such additional 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. We believe these measures provide meaningful information about our operational efficiency compared with our 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




Six Months Ended



(dollars in millions) (unaudited)


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


Change


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


Change

Net earnings


$            935


$         1,192


(21.5) %


$         1,971


$         2,134


(7.6) %

 + Provision for income taxes


283


353


(19.9)


629


630


(0.2)

 + Net interest expense


116


110


6.3


232


216


7.5

EBIT


$         1,334


$         1,655


(19.3) %


$         2,832


$         2,980


(5.0) %

 + Total depreciation and amortization (a)


770


743


3.6


1,558


1,461


6.6

EBITDA


$         2,104


$         2,398


(12.2) %


$         4,390


$         4,441


(1.2) %

(a) 

Represents total depreciation and amortization, including amounts classified within Depreciation and Amortization and within Cost of Sales.

We have 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. We believe this metric is useful in assessing the effectiveness of our 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) (unaudited)







Trailing Twelve Months



Numerator


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024 (a)



Operating income


$         5,425


$             6,113



 + Net other income


99


102



EBIT


5,524


6,215



 + Operating lease interest (b)


166


146



  - Income taxes (c)


1,305


1,427



Net operating profit after taxes


$         4,385


$             4,934




Denominator


August 2, 2025


August 3, 2024


July 29, 2023

Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings


$         1,136


$           1,640


$         1,106

 + Noncurrent portion of long-term debt


15,320


13,654


14,926

 + Shareholders' investment


15,420


14,429


11,990

 + Operating lease liabilities (d)


3,883


3,786


3,104

  - Cash and cash equivalents


4,341


3,497


1,617

Invested capital


$       31,418


$         30,012


$       29,509

Average invested capital (e)


$       30,715


$         29,760




After-tax return on invested capital (f)


14.3 %


16.6 %



(a) 

The trailing twelve months ended August 3, 2024, consisted of 53 weeks compared with 52 weeks in the current-year period.

(b)

Represents the add-back to operating income driven by the hypothetical interest expense we would incur if the property under our operating leases was owned or accounted for under 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 us and our competitors.

(c)         

Calculated using the effective tax rates, which were 22.9 percent and 22.4 percent for the trailing twelve months ended August 2, 2025, and August 3, 2024, respectively. For the twelve months ended August 2, 2025, and August 3, 2024, includes tax effect of $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, related to EBIT, and $38 million and $33 million, respectively, related to operating lease interest.

(d)

Total short-term and long-term operating lease liabilities included within Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities, respectively.

(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.

(f)      

For the trailing twelve months ended August 2, 2025, includes the impact of after-tax net gains on interchange fee settlements, which increased after-tax ROIC by 1.4 percentage points. Note (b) to the Rate Analysis table provides additional information.

 

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