Retail giants Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT) both topped Q2 earnings expectations this week and raised their full-year outlooks, but investors reacted very differently.

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Target lifts its fiscal 2026 outlook as sales, digital growth and category strength signal momentum beyond tariff refund benefits, with higher earnings guidance.

Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) shares are moving higher Friday after multiple analysts raised their price targets on the stock following better-than-expected second-quarter results earlier in the week.

While most investors chase flashy tech names, a quiet group of blue-chip dividend payers is staging a stunning run in 2026 that even the S&P 500 cannot match. The companies behind these gains may surprise you.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 6,366,019 shares of the retailer's stock, valued at approximately $831,466,000. Bank

The retailer's earnings doubled -- with $994 million of tariff refunds inside. Here's what the quarter looks like without it.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation delivered exceptional Q2 '26 results, driving a reassessment of normalized earnings and long-term outlook. I now estimate KALU's normalized AEPS at $10/share, up from $8, reflecting persistent aerospace recovery and improved packaging fundamentals. My KALU stock price target is raised to $120/share, but with KALU trading above 15-18x P/E, the risk/reward is not compelling.

Wednesday, August 19 turned out to be a very interesting day for those who keep a close eye on earnings for major retailers. This is because both Lowe's and Target reported their Q2 2026 results, with noticeably different end results.

Today's reaction is not a verdict on the franchise - it is a verdict on the price.