Target Corporation (TGT)
TGT moved a median of -0.01% 30 minutes after news, and 0.00% by the close. How TGT actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 625 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
TGT’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | +0.04% | 55% | 624 |
| 30-min | -0.01% | 49% | 624 |
| 60-min | -0.03% | 49% | 624 |
| to close | 0.00% | 46% | 622 |
| Middle 50% of TGT reactions | -0.49% to +0.54% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | -0.01% |
| Measured reactions | 625 |
Half of all Target Corporation news events land between -0.49% and +0.54% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How TGT reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 50 | +0.12% | 56% | -0.19% |
| Analyst downgrades | 54 | +0.21% | 57% | +0.18% |
| Coverage initiations | 27 | -0.38% | 41% | +0.40% |
| Rating reiterations | 328 | -0.02% | 48% | -0.13% |
| Price-target raises | 92 | -0.08% | 46% | +0.04% |
| Price-target cuts | 77 | -0.11% | 43% | -0.25% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. See how TGT ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent TGT events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloved Home Brand Simply Shabby Chic Returns to Target | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.79% | +1.15% | |
| Target Releases Bullseye's Top 50 Must-Have Toys | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.30% | -1.14% | |
| Target Lowers Prices on Nearly 2,000 Products, Offering Even More Style and Design at an Incredible Value | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.04% | -0.71% | |
| Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.28% | -1.75% | |
| Target Circle Deal Days Returns With Major Savings on Stylish Fall and Holiday Finds | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.25% | -2.75% | |
| Target Names Mark Weinstein Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.25% | -2.75% | |
| Target Celebrates Legacy of Style and Design in an Immersive Presentation in New York City | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.07% | -2.40% | |
| Momentous Hits Mass Retail Shelves in Nationwide Rollout with Target | Press release | Business Wire | +0.34% | -1.20% | |
| Form 10-Q TARGET CORP For: Aug 01 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.01% | +0.10% | |
| Form S-3ASR TARGET CORP | SEC filing · Form S-3ASR | SEC EDGAR | +0.34% | -1.20% | |
| Form S-8 TARGET CORP | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | +0.34% | -1.20% | |
| Target Launches Target Beauty Studio, Its Destination for What's New, Now and Next in Beauty | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.01% | +0.45% | |
| Form 8-K TARGET CORP For: Aug 19 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +6.05% | +7.58% | |
| Target Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings | Press release | PR Newswire | +6.05% | +7.58% | |
| Target Corporation to Webcast 2nd Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.15% | -0.33% | |
| Form 8-K TARGET CORP For: Aug 14 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.19% | -1.59% | |
| Target Cooks Up Easy Family Recipes with First-Ever Good & Gather Cookbook | Press release | PR Newswire | +1.33% | +1.24% | |
| Form 8-K TARGET CORP For: Jul 18 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.71% | -0.45% | |
| Target Appoints Former 7-Eleven CEO to Board of Directors | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.12% | -0.93% | |
| Target Helps Students Head Back to School and College with Style and Savings | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.12% | -0.93% | |
| Target Brings Rosie Assoulin's Bold, Joyful Designs to Guests at an Incredible Value | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.12% | -0.36% | |
| Target Introduces Exclusive Baby Collection Picolette by Olivia Culpo, Offering Elevated Essentials and Gifts at Affordable Prices | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.67% | -1.92% | |
| Target Kicks Off Back-to-School and Back-to-College with Style at the Center, Newness and More Partnerships, All at Incredible Value | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.68% | +4.02% | |
| Target Teams Up with Isaac Mizrahi to Shape the Future of Accessible Design | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.32% | -1.97% | |
| Form 8-K TARGET CORP For: Jun 10 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.32% | -1.97% | |
| Target Announces Voting Results from 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.32% | -1.97% | |
| Target Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend by 1.8 Percent | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.54% | +2.17% | |
| Target Recalls Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes Due to Potential Microbial Contamination | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.24% | -0.99% | |
| New, Deep Savings for Back-to-School and Summer: Target Circle Deal Days Delivers Value with Style | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.77% | -0.04% | |
| Form SD TARGET CORP | SEC filing · Form SD | SEC EDGAR | +0.77% | -0.04% | |
| Form 10-Q TARGET CORP For: May 02 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.09% | -0.09% | |
| Form 8-K TARGET CORP For: May 20 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.63% | +1.94% | |
| Target Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.63% | +1.94% | |
| Target Corporation to Webcast 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.92% | +3.63% | |
| Target Names Jeff England EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.92% | +3.63% | |
| Target Offers 10% Teacher Discount Nationwide During Teacher Appreciation Week, Alongside Year-Round Benefits | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.46% | -0.53% | |
| Form ARS TARGET CORP For: Jan 31 | SEC filing · Form ARS | SEC EDGAR | -0.61% | -2.59% | |
| Form DEF 14A TARGET CORP For: Jun 10 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | -0.61% | -2.59% | |
| Target Partners with Social Media Beloved Brand on New Style Collection | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.97% | +1.47% | |
| Target Announces 2026 Bullseye Builds, Investing in Community Spaces with Volunteerism and Design | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.01% | +0.77% | |
| Target Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon with Exclusive, Limited-Time Collection for Fans of Every Generation | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.23% | +2.62% | |
| Levels® Launches Strawberry Whey Protein at Target Stores in the U.S. | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.08% | -0.44% | |
| Target Circle Deal Days Highlights Top Seasonal Trends at Big Discounts | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.11% | -0.59% | |
| Form 10-K TARGET CORP For: Jan 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.78% | -1.43% | |
| Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.77% | -1.52% | |
| Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Spring Products, Including Everyday Essentials and On-Trend Apparel and Home Items | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.77% | -1.52% | |
| Target Ramps Up Store Investments to Fuel New Chapter of Growth | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.49% | +0.31% | |
| Form 8-K TARGET CORP For: Mar 03 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +2.04% | +4.59% | |
| Target Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings | Press release | PR Newswire | +2.04% | +4.59% | |
| Target Outlines Strategic Plan for a New Chapter of Growth in 2026 and Beyond | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.78% | -4.46% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the TGT section they belong to.
Where else TGT is measured.
TGT earnings → · Analyst actions → · SEC filings →
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|---|---|---|---|
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How the numbers are made.
How is Target Corporation's median reaction calculated?
Every labeled TGT news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 625 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 49% of TGT's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does TGT's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.