Target (LTS:0LD8) YoY EBITDA Growth: 58.21% (As of Jul. 2026)

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LTS:0LD8 Target Corp LTS:0LD8
73 GF Score
Price $157.50
GF Value $131.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Target YoY EBITDA Growth?

Target LTS:0LD8 -0.92% 73 YoY EBITDA Growth is 58.21% as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LD8 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Target's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 58.21%.

Target's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $7.33.

Target YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Target's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Target YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Target Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Target Quarterly Data
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YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.68 -9.11 -1.54 -13.93 58.21
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Target YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Target's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(18.369-18.787)/ | 18.787 |
=-2.22 %

Target's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jul. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2025 )) |
=(7.33-4.633)/ | 4.633 |
=58.21 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 58.21% mean?
Target (LTS:0LD8) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 58.21% as of Jul. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Target and its competitors.
Is Target's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Target's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 58.21%. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's YoY EBITDA Growth of 58.21% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Target and its competitors. Target's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 58.21%. 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 (LTS:0LD8) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.96, compared to a current price of $157.50 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 58.21%. Target's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (LTS:0LD8), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 58.21% as of Jul. 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 (LTS:0LD8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $157.50 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.96. GuruFocus considers Target to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LD8:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 58.21%
  • GF Value™: $131.96 vs. price of $157.50 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LD8 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.
73GF Score

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