Target's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1.99.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF8.47.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Target was -15.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Target's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:TGT'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.8 Med: 7.1 Max: 33.1
Current: 10.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Target was 33.10% per year. The lowest was -12.80% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
XSWX:TGT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 51.15% of 260
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs XSWX:TGT: 10.70
Target's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF906 Mil.
Target (XSWX:TGT) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Target EBIT per Share Related Terms
Target EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Target's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF8.47
* 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 EBIT per Share of CHF8.47 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Target and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Target ranks #133 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Target's EBIT per Share too high?
Target's current EBIT per Share is CHF8.47. Based on the distribution chart, Target ranks #133 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 EBIT per Share compare to DG and DLTR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Target ranks #133 out of 260 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Target in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.45, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Target and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Target's current EBIT per Share is CHF8.47. 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 EBIT per Share of CHF8.47. 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 EBIT per Share is CHF8.47. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (XSWX:TGT), the current EBIT per Share is CHF8.47 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 (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:
EBIT per Share: CHF8.47
GF Value™: CHF107.42 vs. price of CHF111.26 (3.6% above fair value)
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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