Target Blames 'Strain On Consumer Wallet' For Tough Quarter
Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry
Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) reported a disappointing first-quarter performance, citing inflation in food and household essentials as a major factor. Net sales decreased by 3.1% year-over-year to $24.5 billion, and EPS dropped by 1% to $2.03, missing the estimated $2.05. Gross profit margin was slightly better than expected at 27.7%. Shares dropped by 7% in premarket trading. Lululemon (NYSE:LULU) also faced similar inflationary pressures affecting consumer spending.
May 22, 2024 | 7:18 pm
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Lululemon faced similar inflationary pressures affecting consumer spending, contributing to a decline in its stock price in March.
Lululemon's stock was affected by the same inflationary pressures impacting consumer spending, similar to Target. This trend is likely to continue affecting its stock price in the short term.
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Target reported a disappointing Q1 performance with a 3.1% decrease in net sales and a 1% drop in EPS, missing estimates. Shares dropped 7% in premarket trading.
Target's disappointing Q1 results, driven by inflationary pressures, led to a significant drop in share price. The missed EPS estimates and decrease in net sales are likely to negatively impact investor sentiment in the short term.
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