What one share of Target holds
Target Corporation was incorporated in Minnesota in 1902. Our corporate purpose is to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. We offer our customers, referred to as "guests," fashionable, differentiated merchandise and everyday essentials at discounted prices.
Target’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-01; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-01.
| Sales | $236.38 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $9.64 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $9.36 |
| Free cash flow | $9.78 |
| Dividends | $4.54 |
| Cash and investments | $11.91 |
| Debt | $33.80 |
| Book value | $39.28 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $74.48 | $3.35 | $5.14 | −$0.29 | — | $18.11 |
| 2009 | $83.96 | $2.86 | $4.59 | $1.14 | $0.62 | $18.22 |
| 2010 | $86.59 | $3.30 | $2.29 | $5.50 | $0.67 | $20.61 |
| 2011 | $92.39 | $4.00 | $2.92 | $4.31 | $0.92 | $22.00 |
| 2012 | $102.16 | $4.28 | $6.39 | $1.56 | $1.15 | $23.64 |
| 2013 | $110.51 | $4.52 | $3.54 | $4.49 | $1.38 | $25.66 |
| 2014 | $111.06 | $3.07 | $2.94 | $7.22 | $1.65 | $25.64 |
| 2015 | $113.45 | −$2.56 | $2.79 | $4.19 | $1.99 | $21.86 |
| 2016 | $116.58 | $5.31 | $2.27 | $7.14 | $2.20 | $21.53 |
| 2017 | $120.64 | $4.69 | $2.66 | $6.69 | $2.36 | $19.63 |
| 2018 | $132.14 | $5.30 | $4.60 | $8.00 | $2.46 | $21.51 |
| 2019 | $141.33 | $5.51 | $6.59 | $4.61 | $2.54 | $21.82 |
| 2020 | $151.50 | $6.36 | $5.87 | $7.93 | $2.62 | $23.47 |
| 2021 | $185.12 | $8.64 | $5.24 | $15.58 | $2.70 | $28.83 |
| 2022 | $215.15 | $14.10 | $7.19 | $10.31 | $3.38 | $27.22 |
| 2023 | $234.82 | $5.98 | $11.90 | −$3.25 | $4.14 | $24.40 |
| 2024 | $232.09 | $8.94 | $10.38 | $8.24 | $4.38 | $29.09 |
| 2025 | $230.76 | $8.86 | $6.26 | $9.69 | $4.46 | $32.19 |
| 2026 | $229.98 | $8.13 | $8.18 | $6.22 | $4.54 | $35.70 |
Common questions about Target
How much does one share of Target earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Target earned $9.64 of profit on $236.38 of sales, keeping about 4¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Target pay a dividend?
Yes. Target paid $4.54 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2009 to 2026 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 47¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Target’s book value per share?
Target’s book value is $39.28 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 1, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Target have?
Each share of Target has $11.91 of cash and investments and $33.80 of debt, as of August 1, 2026.
What is Target’s free cash flow per share?
$9.78 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Target’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $3.35 in 2008 to $8.13 in 2026, growing about 5.1% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Target bought back shares?
Target’s share count fell about 46% from 2008 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.