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
$154.38
Market Cap
$70.13B
52-Week High
$170.75
52-Week Low
$83.44
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

$1,000 Invested in Target Corporation (TGT)

1 Year
$1,729
+73%
3 Years
$1,554
+55%
5 Years
$693
+-31%
10 Years
$3,055
+205%
Since IPO
$870,033
+86903%

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 $1,729 as of November 2026, representing a +72.9% 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 $1,554 as of November 2026, representing a +55.4% 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 $693 as of November 2026, representing a -30.7% 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 $3,055 as of November 2026, representing a +205.5% 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 $870,033 as of November 2026, representing a +86903.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.44%
Positive Months
364
57% of 644
Negative Months
275
43% of 644
Data Period
53+ years
644 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1976 (+29.5%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-47.7%)
Worst month on avg: December (-0.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (644 months), Target Corporation (TGT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.44% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 364 positive months (57%) and 275 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 +3.6%), 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 +21.52% with a median return of +9.49%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.34%. 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
+21.52%
Best Year
1975 (+262.07%)
Worst Year
2022 (-34.24%)
Positive Years
36/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +62.28% $95.13 $154.38
2025 -24.50% $126.00 $95.13
2024 -2.27% $128.92 $126.00
2023 -1.35% $130.69 $128.92
2022 -34.24% $198.73 $130.69
2021 +32.91% $149.53 $198.73
2020 +40.47% $106.45 $149.53
2019 +100.17% $53.18 $106.45
2018 +4.67% $50.81 $53.18
2017 -5.84% $53.95 $50.81
2016 +2.74% $52.52 $53.95
2015 -1.60% $53.37 $52.52
2014 +23.83% $43.10 $53.37
2013 +9.49% $39.36 $43.10
2012 +18.17% $33.31 $39.36
2011 -12.98% $38.28 $33.31
2010 +26.32% $30.30 $38.28
2009 +42.48% $21.27 $30.30
2008 -30.01% $30.39 $21.27
2007 -11.57% $34.36 $30.39
2006 +4.66% $32.83 $34.36
2005 +6.58% $30.81 $32.83
2004 +36.14% $22.63 $30.81
2003 +28.98% $17.54 $22.63
2002 -26.46% $23.86 $17.54
2001 +28.04% $18.63 $23.86
2000 -11.56% $21.07 $18.63
1999 +36.23% $15.47 $21.07
1998 +62.12% $9.54 $15.47
1997 +74.20% $5.48 $9.54
1996 +60.05% $3.42 $5.48
1995 +8.58% $3.15 $3.42
1994 +8.53% $2.90 $3.15
1993 -10.11% $3.23 $2.90
1992 +25.23% $2.58 $3.23
1991 +10.32% $2.34 $2.58
1990 -8.06% $2.54 $2.34
1989 +63.91% $1.55 $2.54
1988 +47.55% $1.05 $1.55
1987 -33.48% $1.58 $1.05
1986 -5.67% $1.68 $1.58
1985 +48.44% $1.13 $1.68
1984 +3.41% $1.09 $1.13
1983 +14.39% $0.95 $1.09
1982 +83.75% $0.52 $0.95
1981 +37.14% $0.38 $0.52
1980 +3.24% $0.37 $0.38
1979 +23.27% $0.30 $0.37
1978 -16.41% $0.36 $0.30
1977 +7.52% $0.33 $0.36
1976 +45.71% $0.23 $0.33
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: 11/1/2026