TGT (Target) Beginning Cash Position: $5,488 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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TGT Target Corp TGT
77 GF Score
Price $137.13
GF Value $129.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Target Beginning Cash Position?

Target TGT +1.97% 77 Beginning Cash Position is $5,488 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Target's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,488 Mil.

Target's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Oct. 2025 ($4,341 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($3,822 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 ($3,822 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($5,488 Mil).

Target's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Jan. 2024 ($2,229 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($3,805 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2025 ($3,805 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($4,762 Mil).

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Target Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Target Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Target Quarterly Data
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TGT
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Target Corp TGT
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Target Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $5,488 Mil mean?
Target (TGT) has a Beginning Cash Position of $5,488 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Target and its competitors.
Is Target's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Target's current Beginning Cash Position is $5,488 Mil. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Beginning Cash Position compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's Beginning Cash Position of $5,488 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Target and its competitors. Target's current Beginning Cash Position is $5,488 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Target stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target (TGT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.60, compared to a current price of $137.13 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $5,488 Mil. Target's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (TGT), the current Beginning Cash Position is $5,488 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Target (TGT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $137.13 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.60. GuruFocus considers Target to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TGT:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $5,488 Mil
  • GF Value™: $129.60 vs. price of $137.13 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Target Business Description

Address 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55403
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
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