--- title: "Target Corporation: History & Research Timeline" description: "History & Research Timeline for Target Corporation (TGT)." canonical: https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/target-corporation/history/ source: "Swoopr Investment: https://www.getswoopr.com" --- # Target Corporation: History & Research Timeline ## Direct answer Target Corporation (TGT) is a Consumer Staples company and a constituent of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This guide covers Target Corporation's business model, financial metrics, competitive position, risk factors, and index membership as an educational business primer. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a buy, sell, or price-target recommendation. ## What Has Target Corporation Reported for Revenue Over Time? Target Corporation reported revenue of $105 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, against $109 billion for the year ended January 28, 2023. That is a compound annual growth rate of -1.3% over 3 years. The figures are as reported in its annual filings and are not adjusted for acquisitions, disposals or changes in accounting. | Fiscal year | Revenue | Growth | Operating income | Net income | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY2023ended January 28, 2023 | $109 billion | n/a | $3.8 billion | $2.8 billion | | FY2024ended February 3, 2024 | $107 billion | -1.6% | $5.7 billion | $4.1 billion | | FY2025ended February 1, 2025 | $107 billion | -0.8% | $5.6 billion | $4.1 billion | | FY2026ended January 31, 2026 | $105 billion | -1.7% | $5.1 billion | $3.7 billion | ## Verified anchors - **1902** - founding or lineage field in the current constituent metadata. - **1976-12-31** - S&P 500 addition date for `TGT` in the constituent registry. - **2026-09-15** - current S&P 500 Equal Weight snapshot date used by Swoopr. ### Founding and predecessor businesses Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Initial public-market history Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Major products or market entries Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Transformative acquisitions and divestitures Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Restructurings and spin-offs Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Leadership transitions Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Regulatory or legal turning points Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Crises and recoveries Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Strategic pivots Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high- quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Current-era operating model Research this stage specifically for Target Corporation. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ## References - [SEC filings for Target Corporation](https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=27419&owner=exclude) - [S&P 500 Equal Weight Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500-equal-weight-index/) - [S&P U.S. Indices Methodology](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/methodologies/methodology-sp-us-indices.pdf) [Return to the main Target Corporation dossier](https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/target-corporation/). **[Swoopr Editorial Team](https://www.getswoopr.com/authors/swoopr-editorial-team/)** Swoopr's editorial team produces independent investment education content reviewed for accuracy and clarity. 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