TGT (Target) Interest Expense: $-447 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


TGT Target Corp TGT
78 GF Score
Price $126.10
GF Value $129.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Target Interest Expense?

Target TGT -3.16% 78 Interest Expense is $-447 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TGT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Target's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -117 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-447 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Target's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 1,135 Mil. Target's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -117 Mil. Target's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.70. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Target  (NYSE:TGT) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Target's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-117 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,135 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $17,698 Mil.

Target's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*1135/-117
=9.70

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


Target Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Target's Interest Expense 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.

Target Interest Expense Chart

Target Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Target Quarterly Data
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Target Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-447 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-447 Mil mean?
Target (TGT) has a Interest Expense of $-447 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Target and its competitors.
Is Target's Interest Expense too high?
Target's current Interest Expense is $-447 Mil. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Interest Expense compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's Interest Expense of $-447 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Target and its competitors. Target's current Interest Expense is $-447 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 $129.41, compared to a current price of $126.10 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-447 Mil. Target's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (TGT), the current Interest Expense is $-447 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $126.10 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $129.41. GuruFocus considers Target to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TGT:

  • Interest Expense: $-447 Mil
  • GF Value™: $129.41 vs. price of $126.10 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 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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