TargetXSWX:TGT -2.02%77 Buyback Yield % is 0.26 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.42. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Retail - Defensive companies, Target ranks better than 51.89% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Target's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:TGT vs DG, DLTR, BJ: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Target's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Target Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Target's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Target's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.26 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Target and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Target ranks #51 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Target's Buyback Yield % too high?
Target's current Buyback Yield % of 0.26 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Target's value of 0.26 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Target ranks #51 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Buyback Yield % compare to DG and DLTR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Target ranks #51 out of 106 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Target in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Target's value of 0.26 is 4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Target has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.25, based on 106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Target's current Buyback Yield % of 0.26 is 4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Target and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Target's current Buyback Yield % is 0.26, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. 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?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.42, compared to a current price of CHF111.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.26, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.25. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (XSWX:TGT), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.26 as of Jun. 30, 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 (XSWX:TGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF111.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.42.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TGT:
Buyback Yield %: 0.26 (91% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: CHF107.42 vs. price of CHF111.26 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#51 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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