TGT (Target) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


TGT Target Corp TGT
77 GF Score
Price $139.57
GF Value $129.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Target Research & Development?

Target TGT -1.15% 77 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Target's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Target  (NYSE:TGT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Target Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $0 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0 Mil mean?
Target (TGT) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Target and its competitors.
Is Target's Research & Development too high?
Target's current Research & Development is $0 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 Research & Development compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's Research & Development of $0 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 Research & Development for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Target and its competitors. Target's current Research & Development is $0 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 $129.29, compared to a current price of $139.57 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (TGT), the current Research & Development is $0 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 $139.57 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.29. GuruFocus considers Target to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TGT:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $129.29 vs. price of $139.57 (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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