Target Corporation

TGT · Consumer Defensive

About Target Corporation (TGT)

Target Corporation is a Discount Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

TGT trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

Key Statistics

Current Price
$114.93
Market Cap
$52.05B
52-Week High
$126.00
52-Week Low
$83.44
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

$1,000 Invested in Target Corporation (TGT)

1 Year
$1,155
+16%
3 Years
$804
+-20%
5 Years
$745
+-26%
10 Years
$1,898
+90%
Since IPO
$636,757
+63576%

How much would $1,000 invested in TGT be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in TGT 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Target Corporation (TGT) in 2025 would be worth $1,155 as of May 2026, representing a +15.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TGT 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Target Corporation (TGT) in 2023 would be worth $804 as of May 2026, representing a -19.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TGT 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Target Corporation (TGT) in 2021 would be worth $745 as of May 2026, representing a -25.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TGT 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Target Corporation (TGT) in 2016 would be worth $1,898 as of May 2026, representing a +89.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TGT at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Target Corporation (TGT) at IPO would be worth $636,757 as of May 2026, representing a +63575.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.40%
Positive Months
360
57% of 637
Negative Months
272
43% of 637
Data Period
53+ years
637 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1976 (+29.5%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-47.7%)
Worst month on avg: December (-0.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (637 months), Target Corporation (TGT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.40% with a median return of +1.23%. The stock had 360 positive months (57%) and 272 negative months (43%). The best month in TGT's history was January 1976 with a +29.5% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -47.7%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.5%), and December the weakest (-0.6%).

TGT's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1975 with a cumulative return of +142.3%, and the worst was 2022 at -32.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Target Corporation (TGT) has delivered an average annual return of +20.69% with a median return of +9.49%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.70%. The stock posted gains in 36 years (68%) and losses in 17 years (32%).

TGT's best year was 1975 with a +262.07% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -34.24%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. TGT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+20.69%
Best Year
1975 (+262.07%)
Worst Year
2022 (-34.24%)
Positive Years
36/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +18.77% $96.77 $114.93
2025 -24.50% $128.16 $96.77
2024 -2.27% $131.14 $128.16
2023 -1.35% $132.93 $131.14
2022 -34.24% $202.15 $132.93
2021 +32.91% $152.10 $202.15
2020 +40.47% $108.28 $152.10
2019 +100.17% $54.09 $108.28
2018 +4.67% $51.68 $54.09
2017 -5.84% $54.88 $51.68
2016 +2.74% $53.42 $54.88
2015 -1.60% $54.29 $53.42
2014 +23.83% $43.84 $54.29
2013 +9.49% $40.04 $43.84
2012 +18.17% $33.88 $40.04
2011 -12.98% $38.94 $33.88
2010 +26.32% $30.82 $38.94
2009 +42.48% $21.63 $30.82
2008 -30.01% $30.91 $21.63
2007 -11.57% $34.95 $30.91
2006 +4.66% $33.40 $34.95
2005 +6.58% $31.34 $33.40
2004 +36.14% $23.02 $31.34
2003 +28.98% $17.85 $23.02
2002 -26.46% $24.27 $17.85
2001 +28.04% $18.95 $24.27
2000 -11.56% $21.43 $18.95
1999 +36.23% $15.73 $21.43
1998 +62.12% $9.70 $15.73
1997 +74.20% $5.57 $9.70
1996 +60.05% $3.48 $5.57
1995 +8.58% $3.21 $3.48
1994 +8.53% $2.95 $3.21
1993 -10.11% $3.29 $2.95
1992 +25.23% $2.62 $3.29
1991 +10.32% $2.38 $2.62
1990 -8.06% $2.59 $2.38
1989 +63.91% $1.58 $2.59
1988 +47.55% $1.07 $1.58
1987 -33.48% $1.61 $1.07
1986 -5.67% $1.70 $1.61
1985 +48.44% $1.15 $1.70
1984 +3.41% $1.11 $1.15
1983 +14.39% $0.97 $1.11
1982 +83.75% $0.53 $0.97
1981 +37.14% $0.39 $0.53
1980 +3.24% $0.37 $0.39
1979 +23.27% $0.30 $0.37
1978 -16.41% $0.36 $0.30
1977 +7.52% $0.34 $0.36
1976 +45.71% $0.23 $0.34
1975 +262.07% $0.06 $0.23
1974 -17.14% $0.08 $0.06

Frequently Asked Questions: TGT

What sector is TGT in?

TGT operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Discount Stores industry.

How has TGT performed historically?

Over 53 years of trading history, TGT has posted gains in 36 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1975 with a +262.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in TGT?

You can invest in TGT through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold TGT.

Last updated: 3/24/2026