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  • Target Q1 CY2026 Earnings Beat Expectations with 6.7% Sales Growth
    May 20, 2026, 8:18 AM EDT. Target (NYSE:TGT) reported Q1 CY2026 revenue of $25.44 billion, 6.7% higher year on year and beating analyst estimates by 3.4%. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.71, 17.3% above consensus. The company forecasts 4% net sales growth for full year 2026, up 2 percentage points from prior guidance. Operating margin declined to 4.5% from 6.2% a year ago, while free cash flow loss narrowed to $319 million. Same-store sales rose 5.6% year on year, reversing a prior decline. CEO Michael Fiddelke highlighted stronger-than-expected results and positive response to Target's strategic focus. With a $57.79 billion market capitalization, Target faces growth challenges amid market saturation but aims to leverage scale and innovation moving forward.

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