TGT (Target) Total Operating Expense: $25,153 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 Total Operating Expense?

Target TGT -3.16% 78 Total Operating Expense is $25,153 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.

Target's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $6,247 Mil. Target's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $25,153 Mil.

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Target Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 $25,153 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $25,153 Mil mean?
Target (TGT) has a Total Operating Expense of $25,153 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Target and its competitors.
Is Target's Total Operating Expense too high?
Target's current Total Operating Expense is $25,153 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 Total Operating Expense compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's Total Operating Expense of $25,153 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 Total Operating Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Target and its competitors. Target's current Total Operating Expense is $25,153 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 Total Operating Expense is $25,153 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (TGT), the current Total Operating Expense is $25,153 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $25,153 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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