Target Financial Analysis

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Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is the leading large-format general merchandise and discount retailer in the U.S., challenging Wal-Mart in electronics, toys and apparel while also seeking to differentiate with higher-end fashions and products for an upscale audience. As of the close of their latest fiscal year (FY2011), Target operated approximately 1,760 stores encompassing 233,000 square feet in 49 states and the District of Columbia. The company is divided into the retail and credit card divisions and moves the majority of its products through a highly integrated network of 37 different distribution centers, which include four food distribution centers. Target is one of the most well-entrenched large format retailers in the U.S., has the ability to manage their pricing strategies at a level of accuracy and precision that is comparable to Wal-Mart (Henderson, 2001). Unlike Wal-Mart, Target concentrates on a value-based message that concentrates on quality and price differentiation to sustain their gross margins while Wal-Mart concentrates on supply chain efficiency and a continual reduction of supplier and transaction costs (Krishnamurthi, 2001).

Company Profile Target Corporation was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Target Corporation operates general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States. It operates as two reportable segments: Retail and Credit Card. The company offers household essentials, including electronics, music, and toys; apparel and accessories; home furnishings as well as seasonal merchandise. It also sells its merchandise under private-label brands, such as Archer Farms, etc. Target Corporation operates in-store amenities, such as Target Caféand Target Clinic as well. Its marketing strategy includes selling its products on its online shopping site Target.com and its network of

Target Corporation was founded in 1902 in Minneapolis as the Dayton Dry Goods Company, though the first Target store was opened in 1962 in nearby Roseville, Minnesota. Not until 1995, was the first Super Target was built. In 1999 Target launched their website Target.com. Target grew and eventually became the largest division of Dayton Hudson Corporation, culminating in the company being renamed as Target Corporation in August 2000. The Corporation became a major retailing power house with $52.6 billion in revenues from 1,397 stores in 47 states by 2005. Realizing a 12.1% sales growth over the past five years target had announced plans to continue its growth by opening

The aim of this paper is to highlight the strategic position of the company with an overview of its internal and external environment. The study of its strategy, design and other forces, one can easily gauge why and how target has managed to become the retail giant it is today.

Target Corporation’s (NYSE:TGT) share price declined nearly 7.5% in the last month alone, amid the potential threat of higher taxes from Donald Trump’s new administration. Aside from higher taxes, the company looks in a very solid position to expand its profitability and dividends.

Commutronics had not accumulated enough profits and had no sufficient capital reserves. The company’s registered capital was therefore very low. The withholding tax rate of

This report examines Target Corporation’s performance in a detailed strategic audit. The audit includes an external, internal and strategic analysis as well as a recommended course of action. The findings of the audit recommend a robust on-line/mobile presence to complement in-store sales, and to increase future earnings to remain competitive by building upon physical assets, brand value and logistical capabilities.

According to the Statement of Financial Position, Target is carrying a $9,034 million debt. So utilizing debt coupled with common and preferred stock, make up the majority of Target's capital structure. Of course, with debt comes risk. The fear and uncertainty of future earnings and operating income can sometimes come with a high price. For example, the interest rates may be unsuitable to take on debt to raise capital, therefore costing more than raising capital from equity.

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Target Corporation is a well-known American discount retailing company, founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the U.S. (Walmart being the largest) (Target, 2014). Target’s analysis will provide an insight into the corporation and its working. It look at and evaluate it in terms of terms of its effectiveness in each of these areas, such as: the structure, goals, agendas, boundaries, control, culture, politics, and decision-making processes. Based on the evaluation, this paper will help to provide suggestions for improvements within the different areas, if the need arises.

The purpose of this paper is to perform an analysis on Target and K-Mart. By doing this analysis we will find out what each company does well, where the failures are and what they can do to keep the company alive and profitable. We will begin by looking at Target as a whole and then identify a successful business strategy and show how that strategy has moved Target into one of the leaders of the industry. We will then look at K-Mart as a company and then move on to identifying a failed business strategy and show how that strategy is holding K-Mart back within the industry. We will than

Target recently released its third quarter financial statements for 2016, where the company recorded a 11% increase in EPS over last year. CEO Brian Cornell credited much of this growth to its strong back-to-school shopping sales. He went on to say that Target has invested much effort in differentiating themselves from other competitors like Walmart by offering a more family-focused selection, particularly with children’s apparel and educational toys.

Target uses many tools to improve business, such as updating inventory, business responsibilities, and store layouts. Target keeps a good control of its inventory compared to Kmart, which use an old system and this affected its performance. “While Kmart has installed a new inventory system, suppliers and analysts say it uses its technology less effective than the others” (The New York Times, 1993) (Retrieved from www.nytimes.com). Target stocks enough products to sell and prevent waste. It conducts a lean inventory to reduce the clearance sales and restock new products, thus help to clear the unsold goods fast and increase profit. “However, Target also drove its profits by keeping its inventory thin. About 33 percent of Target’s Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan depends on a financial metric called “Economic Value Add” (EVA), which measures how well Target grows sales profitably” (Lee, 2013) (Retrieved from www.startribune.com). Even though the company has various shortages on some products, it does not affect its business. Adding food section beside general merchandise helped Target to achieve a fair amount of turns “Yet Target continues to replenish its inventory at the same pace, a little over six times a year. Since consumers buy food items like milk

Since Alibaba operates many different kinds of businesses, it also has many different kinds of competitors in the industries. Compare to them, Alibaba had a much stronger profitability ratios than its competitors. In 2014, Alibaba’s return on invested capital (ROIC) was 22.30%, which is used to measure how efficiency the company invests its capital. It can evaluate a company’s ability to create returns. The high ratio means the company is very strong and well managed, and it has the ability to create positive returns. The second highest company was Globe Sources.com (9.76%).