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Target Corporation

Stage 2 · Advancing · week 39

As of Oct 22, 2026, Target is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase, now in week 39 (since Jan 14, 2026). It closed at $158.11, 6.9% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. More about the company

$158.11
+3.71% today
$71.8B · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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In Stage 2, but it has already run

Setup score

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Momentum

Steady

Edge

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Setup-score rank among Stage 2 peers: #1 of 3 in Discount Stores · #1 of 54 in Consumer Staples

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S4 15w
S2 19w
S4 32w
S2 40w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S4 15w → S1 6w → S2 19w → S3 11w → S4 3w → S1 6w → S2 3w → S1 1w → S4 32w → S1 10w → S4 12w → S1 5w → S2 40w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 13 stage runs.

TGT among Discount Stores2nd of 9 by relative strength

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Stocks in Discount Stores ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1TBBBStage 2 · wk 4794+11.3%
2TGTStage 2 · wk 3992+1.2%
3PSMTStage 3 · wk 783−0.6%
4DGStage 1 · wk 1379+15.9%
5DLTRStage 3 · wk 478+15.8%
6WMTStage 4 · wk 1366+9.6%
7BJStage 2 · wk 565+18.5%
8COSTStage 4 · wk 1262+12.5%
vs 52W High
-6.9%
$81.44 lo$169.89 hi
6.9% below 52W high, pullback range
How far this stock is from its 52-week high. A pullback of 3–20% while Stage 2 structure holds is typically a better entry than chasing near the high.
Stage Maturity
Week 39
1w13w26w
Week 39, mature
How long this stock has been in Stage 2. The sweet spot is mid-run: long enough to prove the structure holds, not so long that it's extended. Very fresh moves (weeks 1–4) often need more time to confirm.
vs 200 DMA
20.3%
200 DMA: $131.39 · rising
Long-term trend anchor. When the stock and the S&P 500 are both above their 200-day averages, the backdrop supports continuation.
Rel Volume
0.97x
vs 50-day avg
Low vol (0.5–1x) on pullbacks = resting, not being sold. High vol on breakouts = commitment. Volume spike on down days is a warning sign.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+1.2%
3M
+16.5%
6M
+23.6%
YTD
+61.6%
1Y
+74.3%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-10-18
7 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S2
Wk 39 · Vol 0.97x
2026-10-21S2
Wk 39 · Vol 0.78x
2026-10-20S2
Wk 39 · Vol 0.85x
2026-10-19S2
Wk 39 · Vol 0.71x
2026-10-16S2
Wk 39 · Vol 1.51x
2026-10-15S2
Wk 38 · Vol 0.86x
2026-10-14S2
Wk 38 · Vol 0.76x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 38 · Vol 1.01x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 38 · Vol 0.86x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 38 · Vol 0.88x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 37 · Vol 1.02x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 37 · Vol 1.10x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$157.68
200 DMA
$131.39
52W High
$169.89
52W Low
$81.44
5D Low
$152.45
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$158.43
60d High
$169.89
120d High
$169.89
250d High
$169.89
Next resistance
+0.2%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
16.4
Forward 16.6
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+100.5%
Revenue +5.3%
ROE
+26.4%
Profit margin +4.1%
Dividend Yield
3.05%
P/B 4.0

Target: quick answers

What stage is Target in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Target (TGT) is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase. It entered Stage 2 on Jan 14, 2026 and is in week 39. What the four stages mean

Is Target in an uptrend?

Yes. Target is in a Stage 2 uptrend. It trades 20.3% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Target from its 52-week high?

Target closed at $158.11 on Oct 22, 2026, 6.9% below its 52-week high of $169.89. Its 52-week low is $81.44.

How has Target performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Target is up 74.3% over the past year and up 61.6% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Target in?

Target is in the Discount Stores industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector.

About this companyConsumer Staples· Discount Stores

Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. The company also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies. In addition, it sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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