Recent chatter on X about Target Corporation (TGT) has been ignited by swirling rumors of a potential private equity takeover, following reports from financial news outlets. Many discussions highlight the implications of a CEO transition and the company's solid Q2 performance, yet there is concern over the stock lingering near multi-year lows. The speculation has sparked a flurry of interest, with some users suggesting a buyout could reshape the retail giant's future.
Additionally, the launch of Target's limited-time Woolrich collaboration ahead of the holiday season has drawn attention on the platform, with over 100 items showcased across various categories. Posts on X reflect curiosity about how this move might bolster Target's holiday sales amid fierce retail competition. The mix of strategic partnerships and takeover rumors keeps the conversation dynamic and closely watched.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Target Corporation Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $TGT stock 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $TGT stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE VAL T. HOYLE sold up to $15,000 on 09/23.
- REPRESENTATIVE DAN NEWHOUSE purchased up to $15,000 on 08/18.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Target Corporation Insider Trading Activity
Target Corporation insiders have traded $TGT stock on the open market 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $TGT stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- BRIAN C CORNELL (Executive Officer) sold 45,000 shares for an estimated $4,327,974
- MATTHEW A LIEGEL (Chief Accounting Officer) sold 2,044 shares for an estimated $206,244
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Target Corporation Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 720 institutional investors add shares of Target Corporation stock to their portfolio, and 991 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 6,607,982 shares (+14.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $651,877,424
- KINGSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS TEXAS, LLC removed 6,039,933 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $541,781,990
- WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN removed 4,176,864 shares (-48.6%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $412,047,633
- CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC removed 2,360,450 shares (-99.8%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $232,858,392
- MORGAN STANLEY added 2,129,119 shares (+29.1%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $210,037,589
- STATE STREET CORP added 1,529,026 shares (+4.3%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $150,838,414
- AMUNDI removed 1,376,965 shares (-49.9%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $135,837,597
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Target Corporation Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $TGT in the last several months. We have seen 7 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 3 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- DA Davidson issued a "Buy" rating on 10/13/2025
- Wolfe Research issued a "Underperform" rating on 09/18/2025
- UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 08/21/2025
- Guggenheim issued a "Buy" rating on 08/21/2025
- RBC Capital issued a "Outperform" rating on 08/21/2025
- Jefferies issued a "Buy" rating on 08/20/2025
- B of A Securities issued a "Underperform" rating on 08/15/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Target Corporation, check out Quiver Quantitative's $TGT forecast page.
Target Corporation Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $TGT recently. We have seen 21 analysts offer price targets for $TGT in the last 6 months, with a median target of $105.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Greg Melich from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $100.0 on 10/14/2025
- Michael Baker from DA Davidson set a target price of $108.0 on 10/13/2025
- Scot Ciccarelli from Truist Securities set a target price of $83.0 on 10/02/2025
- Spencer Hanus from Wolfe Research set a target price of $80.0 on 09/18/2025
- Paul Lejuez from Citigroup set a target price of $100.0 on 08/22/2025
- John Heinbockel from Guggenheim set a target price of $115.0 on 08/21/2025
- Steven Shemesh from RBC Capital set a target price of $107.0 on 08/21/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
