Target Option Alert: Sep 19 $110 Calls at the Ask: 3000 vs 10948 OI; Earnings 8/20 Before Open [est] 

Target Option Alert: Sep 19 $110 Calls at the Ask: 3000 @ $4.95 vs 10948 OI; Earnings 8/20 Before Open [est] Ref=$106.58

Target Option Alert: Jan 16 $115 Calls at the Ask: 950 vs 3497 OI; Earnings 8/20 Before Open [est] 

Target Option Alert: Jan 16 $115 Calls at the Ask: 950 @ $7.4 vs 3497 OI; Earnings 8/20 Before Open [est] Ref=$106.33

Target (NYSE:TGT) Azioni

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Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,900 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to appeal to a more affluent consumer base.

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Artificial intelligence and Big Tech may dominate financial headlines, but another trend is capturing the wallets of Gen Z and millennial men: Pokémon cards.
Pokémon cards have soared in value by 3,261% over the past 20 years, <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/07/12/gen-z-millenial-men-addicted-to-pokemon-sports-trading-cards-outbeat-sp-500-resell-ebay-investment-move/">according</a> to data provided to Fortune from Card Ladder, a platform that tracks trading card prices. Even in the last year alone, the average Pokémon card rose nearly 46% — far outpacing the S&amp;P 500's typical 12% annual return and even hot stocks like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Childhood Nostalgia to High-Stakes Speculation</h2>
For many collectors, Pokémon and sports cards aren't just hobbies — they've become alternative investments.
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At the height of the 2021 card frenzy, companies like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) temporarily limited or paused card sales, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/target-halts-sale-trading-cards-including-pok-mon-over-safety-n1267442">according</a> to NBC News. "Pokémon has been a cornerstone of collecting on eBay for decades, and in 2024, we saw nearly 14,000 searches for ‘Pokémon' every hour," <a href="https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-unveils-limited-time-eevee-shop-in-celebration-of-pok%C3%A9mon-day/">according</a> to eBay Global Collectibles Vice President Adam Ireland.
YouTuber and influencer Logan Paul has helped stoke the trend, spending millions on rare cards and documenting his purchases for his massive online audience. In 2022, Paul <a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/7/the-5-million-pokemon-card-inside-logan-pauls-record-breaking-trade-708581">broke</a> the Guinness World Record for the most expensive Pokémon card sold privately: a $5.275 million Pikachu Illustrator card graded PSA 10.
&#8220;This card cost me more than my ranch. My 84-acre ranch," Paul said at the time.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Hobby or a Hustle? Some Collectors Pay the Price</h2>
While some fans have flipped cards for profit, others have gotten burned. One caller into financial adviser Dave Ramsey's vodcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FOQ6QYJg58g">said</a> he racked up $26,000 in credit card debt in four months — all spent on Pokémon cards behind his pregnant wife's back. "I messed up big," the caller admitted. "Trying to buy a bunch and sell them online, but it didn't work out."
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For others, card collecting is simply a nostalgic escape. "I think sometimes people want to break from the digital," PSA President Ryan Hoge told Fortune. He added that he owns tens of thousands of cards, mostly stored in his closet.
"Not only do you get to hold something in your hand, but you also get to interact with a community of like-minded people," he said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Billions Flow Into the Trading Card Market</h2>
Pokémon isn't the only card franchise gaining momentum. Sports card sales generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue, <a href="https://www.skyquestt.com/report/sports-trading-card-market">according</a> to SkyQuest Technology.&nbsp;
Retailers are responding to the surge. GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) <a href="https://investor.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2025/GameStop-Discloses-First-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx">said</a> in its fiscal first-quarter results that collectibles — including trading cards — made up 29% of its total sales, surpassing video game software.
"We're focusing on trading cards as a natural extension of our existing business," GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen <a href="https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/n2bjm2pd/">said</a> during the company's annual shareholder meeting last month. "It appeals to our core customer base. And it's deeply embedded in physical retail."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collectibles Go Mainstream</h2>
Nearly 125,000 fans attended Fanatics' second annual trading card and collectibles convention in June, the company <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fanatics-inc-_onefanatics-fanaticsfest-activity-7345831664004087808-c_mg?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAezFi4BpJVQn77ZJ2HJUCdsOsAEcDQUGqM">said</a>. Fanatics, which owns trading card brand Topps, highlighted the pop culture crossover at the event, sharing a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLNYDwduzS5/">post</a> of influencer Livvy Dunne buying a $2,850 card featuring her boyfriend, Major League Baseball pitcher Paul Skenes.
"With the explosion in demand, we're printing at maximum capacity to deliver the greatest amount of cards possible to fans for current expansions while ensuring we maintain quality standards," Pokémon Company International Vice President of Game Development Barry Sams told Fortune.
He added that those who grew up with Pokémon are now introducing it to their kids, often revisiting old card collections and sharing memories across generations.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From the White House to the Vatican: Everyone Wants In</h2>
Card collecting is drawing attention even outside traditional fandoms.
At this year's White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump was <a href="https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/president-donald-trump-holds-a-collectors-card-depicting-news-photo/2211296260">spotted</a> with a graded card commemorating the assassination attempt against him last year. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-fan-meets-pope-leo-gets-him-to-sign-a-popplio-pokemon-trading-card-and-it-looks-like-the-pontiff-got-the-joke">reportedly</a> signed a Popplio Pokémon card for a young fan during a recent meeting.
Panini America Senior Vice President of Marketing &amp; Athlete Relations Jason Howarth compared collectible cards to art. "It doesn't matter how old you are," he told Fortune. "When you get a pack of cards in your hand, the first thing you want to do is rip it open, and you hope that you're going to get that hot rookie, or you're going to get a player from your favorite team."
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GoPro Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRO#NASDAQ">GPRO</a>) witnessed a surge in its stock value during after-hours trading on Tuesday. The stock value increased by 59.85% to $2.19, continuing the momentum from the regular trading session. Here's all <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPRO">you need to know</a>.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPRO">GPRO how stock is trading here</a>.&nbsp;
What Happened: GoPro&#8217;s stock closed at $1.37 during the regular trading session on Tuesday, but experienced an increase during <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/GPRO:NASDAQ">after-hours trading</a>, reaching $2.19, marking a 59.85% increase.  This sharp increase comes amid a renewed interest in meme stocks, with retail investors driving up the prices of companies like GoPro, reminiscent of the earlier rallies seen with GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>).
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GoPro&#8217;s stock value has been fluctuating in recent times. The California-based technology company recently won an initial ruling against Insta360 for patent infringement.&nbsp;
GoPro's founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, stated in this case, "We will not sit idle while we believe others unjustly take advantage of our hard work, investment and innovation."
Why It Matters: GoPro&#8217;s recent stock value surge is indicative of the impact of legal rulings and financial performance on investor sentiment. The company&#8217;s ability to secure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46362676/gopro-wins-initial-itc-ruling-against-insta360-for-hero-design-hypersmooth-patent-infringement-final">favorable legal outcomes</a> and exceed financial expectations. The increase in stock of the company demonstrates the importance of these factors in the stock market.
GoPro&#8217;s stock value has also been influenced by its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45361343/gopro-sees-q2-adj-eps-0-11-0-03-vs-0-12-est-sees-sales-135-000m-155-000m-vs-124-65m-est">financial performance</a>. In May, the company announced that it expected its second quarter adjusted earnings per share to be between $(0.11) and $(0.03), compared to the estimated $(0.12). The company also projected its sales to be between $135M and $155M, surpassing the estimated $124.65M. These positive financial projections have likely contributed to the recent surge in stock value.
Price Action: GPRO stock closed up at 41.03% at $1.37 during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPRO">regular trading hours</a> on July 22.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate GoPro has a Value score of 37.74. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Here is how</a> it compares with other stocks fueled by retail investor hype, high short interest, and social media buzz—such as Redfin (RDFN) and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN), which have seen frenzied trading.
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GoPro's Stock Soars 60% After Hours: Here's What's Going On

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TGT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for Target.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $102,000, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $1,876,126.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $80.0 to $125.0 for Target over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Target's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Target's whale trades within a strike price range from $80.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Target Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753203660_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.76</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$720.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$19.75</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$284.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$276.0K</td>
<td>15.4K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Target</h3>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,900 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to appeal to a more affluent consumer base.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Target, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Target's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,665,624, the price of TGT is up 0.88% at $102.6. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Target</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $91.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has revised its rating downward to Underweight, adjusting the price target to $91. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Target, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Options

Smart Money Is Betting Big In TGT Options

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Needham analyst Gil Blum downgraded the rating for Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) from Hold to Underperform. Sarepta Therapeutics shares closed at $14.07 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/srpt/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Seth Sigman downgraded Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and announced a $91 price target. Target shares closed at $103.46 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tgt/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Leerink Swann analyst Mani Foroohar downgraded Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and cut the price target from $45 to $10. Sarepta Therapeutics shares closed at $14.07 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/srpt/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes downgraded Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from Buy to Hold but raised the price target from $275 to $337. Royal Caribbean shares closed at $350.10 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rcl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Ryan Langston downgraded Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $73 to $33. Centene shares closed at $27.95 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cnc/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying TGT stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This Target Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) underwent analysis by 21 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $103.0, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $82.00. A decline of 14.7% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753099219_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Target by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Belinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zhihan Ma</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Target. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Target compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Target's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Target's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Target's Background</h2>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,900 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to appeal to a more affluent consumer base.
<h3>Financial Insights: Target</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Target's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 30 April, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.79% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Target's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 4.34%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Target's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.0% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Target's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.82%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Target's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.27. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Beyond The Numbers: 21 Analysts Discuss Target Stock

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Target shares are trading lower after Barclays downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight.

Barclays analyst Seth Sigman downgrades Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and announces $91 price target.

Barclays Downgrades Target to Underweight, Announces $91 Price Target

Editor's Note: Certain figures have been removed or updated based on current data.
Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder and CEO of Blueland, lived a zero‑waste life for about two and a half years before launching her eco‑cleaning business backed by Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake. During this radical period, her family reused cloth diapers, ditched disposable coffee cups, swapped body wash bottles for bar soaps, and carried reusable utensils and mugs everywhere. She told<a href="https://fortune.com/2025/06/21/blueland-ceo-sarah-paiji-yoo-sustainability-zero-waste-lifestyle/"> Fortune</a> that the effort was intense but the impact felt tiny.
"I went zero-waste with my family for about two and a half years. But during all of that, it wasn't lost on me that the impact my family was having was minuscule, teeny tiny," Yoo told Fortune. "And that's where I started to get this feeling, ‘Oh, I could have much greater impact if I give other people better choices."
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Yoo eventually partnered with chemist Syed Naqvi, who left his job to develop the formula alongside her and co-founder John Mascari. Using $75,000 in personal savings and consulting income, Yoo said in the interview with The Helm that she bootstrapped a year of research and development before launching the company.
"We spent a lot of time when we launched in 2019 talking about the ‘why?' Like, ‘Why should people care? Why is single-use plastic bad? Why reuse?'" Yoo told Fortune. "The end goal was purely just to build a successful business. So that education was really gratifying for me."
Launched in 2019, Blueland introduced concentrated tablets for hand soap, dish soap, toilet cleaner, and later added laundry and body wash, each designed to dissolve in water and shipped in refillable tins and compostable packaging, according to Fortune.
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Yoo's marketing instincts led her to appear on "Shark Tank," where she landed a deal with Kevin O'Leary. The televised pitch brought national exposure and served as a powerful brand launch, The Helm says.
By 2022, Blueland surpassed $100 million in lifetime sales and placed products in Whole Foods, Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), also selling over 10 million units. According to Fortune, the startup has raised over $35 million from investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake, Adrian Grenier, Thrive Market CEO Nick Green, and Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Fleiss. Over 95% of the company's funding came from women investors.
Blueland also achieved multiple certifications, including Cradle to Cradle, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA Safer Choice, affirming its focus on human and environmental health, according to the company's <a href="https://www.blueland.com/en-ca/pages/mission">website</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Blueland&#8217;s Mission is to Make Sustainable Living Effortless for Anyone</h2>
Blueland's core philosophy is to make sustainable living effortless for the average household as Yoo believes most people won't change unless the alternative is just as easy and effective, Fortune says.
"We really leaned into our mission," Yoo told The Helm. "If we had to be writing content around spring cleaning and cleaning hacks, it would crush my soul."
Yoo advises aspiring entrepreneurs to find a co-founder to share the weight and never build something they don't believe in. In the interview with The Helm, she credits the company's growth to a strong sense of mission and the support of a co-founder, describing entrepreneurship as both practical and deeply personal.
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Amazon&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Day, a retail extravaganza generating billions in sales, can be traced back to a pivotal pitch made to Jeff Bezos, the company&#8217;s founder, by a single executive.
What Happened: The origins of Prime Day can be traced back to a proposal made by Diego Piacentini, who was leading Amazon&#8217;s international business in the early 2010s, <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/07/08/amazon-prime-day-origins-jeff-bezos-diego-piacentini-revenue-sales/">reported</a> Fortune. Piacentini, an ex-Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) executive, inspired by the success of Alibaba&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Singles Day in China, pitched the idea of Amazon having its own event to Bezos. After receiving Bezos&#8217;s approval, Amazon decided to hold its sale during the summer months, avoiding a clash with Alibaba&#8217;s Singles Day in November.
After securing Bezos&#8217;s approval, the Amazon team decided to hold their event during the summer, a traditionally slower retail period. The first Prime Day, codenamed &#8220;Project Piñata,&#8221; was launched on July 15, 2015, to coincide with Amazon&#8217;s 20th anniversary.
Despite initial technical issues and mixed reviews, Prime Day was a hit, selling 34.4 million items and adding 1.2 million new Prime members in a single day. Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky described it as &#8220;Christmas in July.&#8221;
Since its inception, Prime Day has grown from a single-day sale into a four-day shopping event. Last year, shoppers across 23 countries bought more than 300 million items, with 88% of all purchases made by Prime members. 
According to Capital One, Amazon Prime Day 2024 generated $14.2 billion in global sales over a 48-hour span.
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Why It Matters: Despite its impressive growth, Amazon&#8217;s Prime Day sales have reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46302633/amazon-stock-slips-as-early-prime-day-sales-data-disappoints">fallen short</a> of last year&#8217;s initial performance. In the first four hours of the 2025 event, sales were down nearly 14% compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from Momentum Commerce.
However, this year&#8217;s Prime Day is still expected to be a record-breaker, with Bank of America projecting a staggering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46247962/21-billion-in-4-days-amazon-prime-day-set-to-go-beast-mode-and-its-stock-might-join-the-party">$21 billion in sales</a>&nbsp;over just four days—a 60% leap from last year&#8217;s already historic haul.
Prime Day is just one of the major summer sales events, with Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) Deals Days and Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) Circle Week also offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46299727/amazon-prime-day-vs-walmart-deals-days-vs-target-circle-week-summer-sales-showdown">significant discounts</a>. These events are expected to drive a surge in consumer spending, potentially impacting the stock performance of these retail giants.
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What Happened: Amazon&#8217;s Switch 2 listing went live on Tuesday at standard retail pricing of $450 for the base console and $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle, according to social media reports from gaming industry tracker Wario64. 
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Bloomberg previously <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/amazon-lost-right-to-sell-nintendo-switch-2-amid-sales-dispute?sref=HrWXCALa">reported</a> that third-party sellers undercutting Nintendo&#8217;s pricing may have contributed to the Amazon distribution dispute.
The conflict affected first-party Nintendo software and accessories availability on the platform for approximately one year, though international Amazon markets maintained normal Nintendo product distribution throughout the period.
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Why It Matters: The retail availability comes amid ongoing supply shortages that have driven strong demand fundamentals for Nintendo&#8217;s latest gaming hardware. 
Toyo Securities senior analyst Hideki Yasuda noted the Switch 2 is &#8220;overwhelmingly popular compared to past game consoles,&#8221; with industry analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/gaming/25/07/46263422/nintendo-switch-2-shortage-to-continue-until-next-spring-as-per-analysts-report">projecting fiscal year sales of 18 million to 20 million units</a>, representing a 20% to 30% increase from the original Switch&#8217;s initial performance.
The console features enhanced AI processing capabilities and maintains backward compatibility with original Switch software, positioning it competitively against Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/gaming/25/06/45850712/microsoft-vs-nintendo-handheld-gaming-console-includes-nvidia-vs-amd-battle-which-one-will-come-out-on-top">scheduled for holiday 2025 release</a>.
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Amazon's Switch 2 Launch Ends Cold War With Nintendo—Exclusive Invites Mark Return To Gaming Frontlines

Major retailers are rolling out massive summer savings events this week with Amazon Prime Day, Walmart Deals and Target Circle Week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46252872/why-amazon-lags-its-peers-in-2025">leading the charge.&nbsp;</a>
Here's how each sales event stacks up in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon Prime Day: Looking To Set New Records</h2>
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Day 2025 will run from July 8 to July 11 in a newly expanded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/46064882/amazons-prime-day-secret-weapon-lipstick-and-luxury">four-day event</a>.&nbsp;
Adobe Analytics estimates that U.S. online sales across all retailers during this period will reach a record $23.8 billion, driven largely by Amazon's aggressive promotions and the event's extended duration.&nbsp;
Amazon alone is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46247962/21-billion-in-4-days-amazon-prime-day-set-to-go-beast-mode-and-its-stock-might-join-the-party">expected to generate</a> over $21 billion in gross merchandise value, marking a 60% increase from last year's event.
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The e-commerce giant's strategy of extending the sale and offering deeper discounts has not only boosted its own revenue but also spurred competing retailers to launch overlapping events.
"Amazon naturally has a structural advantage in scale, logistics and brand loyalty, [but] the data suggests there is meaningful opportunity for other retailers to close the gap in the U.S. market," Daniel Reid, senior insights analyst at Similarweb, told <a href="https://www.modernretail.co/operations/companies-from-walmart-to-tiktok-shop-are-stretching-out-sales-and-sweetening-deals-to-compete-with-amazon-prime-day/">Modern Retail</a> via email. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Walmart Deals Days: Expanding the Battle</h2>
Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) &nbsp;Deals Days event runs from July 8 to July 13, directly overlaps with Prime Day and has been extended to six days this year.&nbsp;
Shoppers can find deals both on the retailers app and in-stores and Walmart+ members benefit from early access.&nbsp;
While Walmart does not release specific Deals Days sales figures, industry analysts expect the retailer to capture a significant share of the $23.8 billion in projected U.S. online sales during this promotional window, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/06/30/tariff-fears-to-power-amazon-prime-day-and-walmart-target-competing-sales-events/">Forbes</a>. 
Walmart and Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) are expected to collectively account for roughly 40% of non-Amazon spending.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Target Circle Week: Loyalty and Back-to-School Focus</h2>
Target Circle Week, running from July 6 through July 12, is positioned to capture early back-to-school shoppers. The event offers special incentives for students and teachers, such as a one-time 20% storewide discount and reduced Circle 360 membership fees.
Despite Target's sales challenges—Q1 2025 revenues fell 2.8% to $23.85 billion—the retailer aims to use Circle Week to regain momentum and deepen loyalty engagement. Early access for Circle 360 members and daily "Deal of the Day" promotions are designed to drive traffic and conversion.
A Win-Win:&nbsp;
The convergence of Amazon Prime Day, Walmart Deals Days and Target Circle Week in July 2025 has created a fiercely competitive environment, with each retailer leveraging scale, loyalty programs and deep discounts to capture spending from cash-strapped consumers.&nbsp;
"Consumers are already looking for deals, and they will look across multiple retailers for those. If they can find those, it's a win for them and a win for the retailer," Stephanie Cegielski, vice president of research and public relations at ICSC told Modern Retail.&nbsp;
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Amazon Prime Day Vs. Walmart Deals Days Vs. Target Circle Week: Summer Sales Showdown

As Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) may dominate headlines with its extended <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/prime-day">Prime Day this year</a> — but some of the most interesting trades are hiding in plain sight: Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Peloton Interactive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) and Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>).
According to JPMorgan's Doug Anmuth, Amazon's four-day event (July 8–11) is expected to drive approximately 10% daily growth across its first-party, third-party, and physical stores. But this longer window doesn't just benefit Amazon — it creates a high-traffic, deal-hungry environment that lets competitors jump into the slipstream.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Retail Rivals Are Syncing Their Sales Calendars</h2>
Walmart and Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) are already counter-programming with their own deal events like "Black Friday in July" and "Circle Week," positioning themselves as Prime Day alternatives — not just imitators. For Peloton, which regularly drops deep discounts around Prime Day, it's a chance to reconnect with budget-conscious buyers during the summer slump. And Chewy, fresh off Amazon's own "Pet Day" push, is likely to launch parallel pet promotions to defend its turf.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prime Day: Inventory Ready, Traffic Heavy </h2>
What makes this year different? Anmuth notes that Amazon's inventory readiness, achieved through quiet forward-buying and regionalized logistics, allowed it to double Prime Day's length. But ironically, that bold move may have also handed competitors a larger window to capitalize on peak retail traffic — without the burden of running the show.
So while Amazon holds the mic, others are dancing on its stage. Investors chasing Prime Day upside would be wise to look beyond AMZN — and toward the names quietly monetizing the moment.
Because sometimes, the best Prime Day plays aren't hosting the party. They're just profiting from the crowd.
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Summer may be just getting underway, but plenty of parents are already planning their spending for the upcoming school year.&nbsp;
Nearly 75% of parents plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this year, a consumer survey from <a href="https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/consumer-markets/library/back-to-school-education-spending.html">PwC</a> found. And more than one in three parents actually plan to spend more this year than they have previously.
Economic uncertainties and the effects of the tariffs had many experts uncertain as to whether or not back-to-school shopping would drop sharply this fall. But PwC's findings seem to indicate that inflationary fatigue won't curb demand after all.
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"A lot of it is necessities. It's people knowing that they're going to have to get this specific book, or these specific supplies for school or they require technology for their kids," PwC Global Retail Leader Kelly Pedersen told <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/24/back-to-school-consumer-spending.html">CNBC</a>. "This is just a necessary spend."
However, anxiety about the impacts of tariffs hasn't entirely dissipated. "A lot of the average consumers in the U.S. sort of feel this cloud hanging above of, when are the tariffs going to hit, and what are those going to do to prices," Pedersen said.
Several popular back-to-school retailers, like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), have said they plan to raise prices as a result of the tariffs. "We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible. But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren&#8217;t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said on an <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/content/dam/corporate/documents/newsroom/2025/05/15/walmart-releases-q1-fy26-earnings/q1-fy26-earnings-call-transcript.pdf">earnings call</a> in May.
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Similarly, in the company's <a href="https://corporate.target.com/getmedia/9c383747-166d-4310-b91f-cd77b7d06433/2025-May-21-TGT-Transcript.pdf">Q1 earnings call</a>, Target CEO Brian Cornell said that price increases may happen, but that they would be a "very last resort" as the company's primary goal remains "supporting American families as they manage their budgets."&nbsp;
PwC also cautions that the mid-May tariff rollback, which fueled a rush of exports from China, may cause uneven inventory availability. However, it remains optimistic that retailers will have remedied these supply chain concerns by the time back-to-school shopping is in full swing.
For parents looking to save money this fall, prioritizing discounts and shopping early are the two most common methods for cutting costs. Reusing items and cutting back in specific categories like technology and clothing are also popular strategies.
The study also found that one in five parents plan to use AI tools to help them discover the best deals on back-to-school items. "This helps create a growing imperative for retailers to enhance their digital channels and search visibility for AI-powered discovery," the report said.&nbsp;
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Amazon&#8217;s 11th Prime Day event will commence on July 8 and run for four days, concluding on July 11. This marks a significant expansion, doubling the duration of last year&#8217;s two-day event. As in previous years, early access promotions will be available.
Prime Day 2025 will span 26 countries, with six additional markets, including Brazil, Egypt, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, holding their events later in the summer to optimize timing. 
Bank of America Securities analyst Justin Post <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained a Buy</a> rating on Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a price forecast of $248 on Tuesday.
The analyst said the event offers millions of deals on 35+ categories spanning electronics, fashion, and personal care, as well as savings on Amazon&#8217;s less penetrated categories like grocery, gasoline, and travel.
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Amazon positioned AI as a key savings tool in its latest Prime release, aligning with Post&#8217;s view that AI boosts retail efficiency and transparency.
Post said U.S. shoppers can now use Alexa+ to track price drops, get personalized deals, and receive AI-powered recommendations via Rufus and Shopping Guides.
The analyst predicts that Prime Day will extend twice as long this year and will, therefore, impact year-over-year (Y/Y) trends.
For the 4-day event, he projected 55% Y/Y first-party growth to $11.5 billion and 67% Y/Y third-party growth to $10.0 billion. Post estimated Prime Day could generate $21.4 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), growing approximately 60% Y/Y.
The analyst&#8217;s estimate implied $5.4 billion in GMV daily, down 20% Y/Y, which is reasonable given less urgency around each day.
Based on his projection for $208 billion in total third-quarter GMV, he estimated Prime Day(s) could represent 10.3% of GMV for the quarter (higher than 7.0% last year).
Despite competition from retailers like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), Post expects the event to remain a positive driver for Amazon branding and Prime sign-up/retention.
Extending the savings window suggests that Amazon has greater retail logistics capacity to offer promotions, and that inventory availability is not a constraint, despite tariff concerns, as per the analyst.
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<li>Target Circle Week runs July 6-12 and includes three unique "Deal of the Day" offerings all week on top of big discounts daily across the assortment</li>
<li>Members of Target's paid program, Target Circle 360, get exclusive early access to the best deals of the week starting July 5 along with free same-day delivery</li>
<li>Teachers and students get 50% off a Target Circle 360 one-year membership to help make prepping for the school year easy and affordable</li>
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The U.S. markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
What Happened: According to the guidance from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both suspend trading for the day, along with the U.S. bond market, which will also remain closed. Trading will resume as normal on Friday, June 20.
Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the calendar, having been designated only in 2021 by former President Joe Biden, 156 years after Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865.
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The decision to make this a national holiday was undertaken following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39397814/is-the-market-open-on-juneteenth">months of widespread protests</a> against racial injustice and inequality in 2020. 
While financial markets will be off on Thursday, not all sectors will stop functioning. Most federal government offices, bank branches, schools, and even the U.S. Postal Service will be shutting down, with many state and local government offices also observing the holiday.
Private companies, however, aren&#8217;t required by law to close for federal holidays, and retailers such as Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) will continue <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/18/business/open-closed-juneteenth">to</a> remain open during their normal working hours. 
Major banks such as JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), among others, will be closed, while online banking and ATMs will continue to function. 
Why It Matters: For years, Juneteenth celebrations were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/06/27699154/juneteenth-2022-whats-open-whats-closed-and-what-is-the-holiday-all-about-1">restricted only to Texas</a>, but following the unrest that stemmed from the death of George Floyd in 2020, there were growing calls for making it a nationwide holiday.
Besides Juneteenth, the markets remain closed for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/stock-market-holidays">eight other federal holidays</a>, with the following occasions in the coming months,
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Are Markets Open On Juneteenth This Year? Here's What's Open And What's Closed On June 19

An official report on June 13, 2025 reveals Senator Shelley M Capito's recent purchase of Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) stock, valued between $1,001 and $15,000. The transaction took place on May 8, 2025, as per the June filing.
At this time, Alphabet shares are trading up 0.7% at $175.88.
<h3>What Senator Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the previous three years, Shelley M Capito conducted 113 trades, totaling more than $183 thousand. The largest of these were in Duke Energy and Microsoft stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Sen. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Shelley M Capito's most recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Target</td>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nike</td>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>META</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
If you want to stay updated on Shelley M Capito's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/shelley-m-capito">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Recent Report Shows That Sen. Shelley M Capito Bought Up to $15K Worth of Alphabet Stock

Target's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.15 million shares sold short, which is 3.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Target Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750078832_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Target has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Target's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Target's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.53%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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