Today's reaction is not a verdict on the franchise - it is a verdict on the price.

TGT's earnings outlook is improving on stronger sales and traffic, but elevated valuation and execution risks could limit upside.

TGT raises its fiscal 2026 sales and EPS outlook after Q2 traffic rises 3.6%, as merchandising resets and better execution support broader momentum.

TGT's 15.3% monthly rally gains support from stronger traffic, digital sales and margins, but valuation and tariff refunds raise the bar.

TGT raised 2026 guidance as sales and margins improved, but a $994M tariff refund clouds the quality of Q2's profit gains.

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TGT tops Q2 estimates as traffic, digital and category sales strengthen, while tariff refunds lift profitability, and management raises its fiscal 2026 outlook.

Bond Yields Open Notably Lower.

TJX beats second-quarter earnings and sales estimates as comparable sales rise 4%, margins improve, and full-year adjusted guidance moves higher.

Q2 retail earnings continue, Moderna sees positive Phase 3 results, and the Treasury lowers the longer-term bond rate.