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Feb 01

Target Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Target reported solid Q4 2024 results with a 1.5% increase in comparable sales and strong digital growth.

Key Takeaways

Target's Q4 2024 revenue was $30.92 billion, reflecting a 3.1% decline due to an extra week in Q4 2023. Comparable sales increased by 1.5%, supported by digital sales growth of 8.7%. Net income decreased by 20.2% to $1.10 billion, while EPS stood at $2.41. Operating income margin was impacted by higher digital fulfillment costs and increased promotional activity.

Q4 2024 revenue reached $30.92 billion, down 3.1% due to an extra week in Q4 2023.

Comparable sales increased by 1.5%, with digital sales up 8.7%.

Net income declined 20.2% to $1.10 billion.

Operating income margin fell to 4.7% from 5.8% in Q4 2023.

Total Revenue
$30.9B
Previous year: $31.9B
-3.1%
EPS
$2.41
Previous year: $2.98
-19.1%
Comparable Sales Change
1.5%
Previous year: -4.4%
-134.1%
Average Transaction Change
-0.6%
Previous year: -2.8%
-78.6%
Transaction Change
2.1%
Previous year: -1.7%
-223.5%
Gross Profit
$2.21B
Previous year: $7.45B
-70.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.76B
Previous year: $2.23B
+113.6%
Free Cash Flow
$2.44B
Previous year: $2.26B
+7.7%
Total Assets
$57.8B
Previous year: $53.3B
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

Target expects modest sales growth in 2025, with net sales projected to increase around 1%. The company anticipates a slight improvement in operating margin but foresees profit pressure in Q1 due to seasonality and consumer uncertainty.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales expected to grow around 1% in 2025.
  • Operating margin expected to see modest improvement.
  • Continued strength in digital sales growth.
  • Expansion of supply chain and digital fulfillment capabilities.
  • Focus on cost efficiency and operational improvements.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential profit pressure in Q1 due to seasonal factors.
  • Ongoing consumer uncertainty may impact discretionary spending.
  • Higher promotional activity could weigh on margins.
  • Rising digital fulfillment costs remain a challenge.
  • Tariff uncertainties could impact sourcing and cost structure.

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