Target announces holiday sales exceeded expectations — but not profit as discounts reign king
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Target's holiday sales exceeded expectations, with a projected same-store sales growth of 1.5% for the fourth quarter. However, profits were not as high due to significant discounts.
January 16, 2025 | 8:45 pm
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Target's holiday sales exceeded expectations with a 1.5% growth in same-store sales for Q4, but profits were impacted by heavy discounting.
While Target's sales performance exceeded expectations, the impact on profits due to discounts suggests a neutral short-term impact on stock prices. Investors may be concerned about profit margins despite strong sales.
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