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Question

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Kindly look at the link above for Target Annual report and answer these questions below:

1.     How many stocks are outstanding for Target Corporation?

2.     Do Target Corporation have any preferred stock?

3.     What is the latest news regarding Target Corporation stock?

4.     How is Target stocks doing in regards to the market?

5.     What is Target stock current price?

6.     How has Target stock moved in the last year?

7.     What are some of the reasons behind these movements?

8.     What is your recommendation in regards to Target stock?

9.     Give reasons why to Buy or Sell Target stocks.

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Explanation / Answer

1. 541,681,670 stocks are outstanding for Target Corporation.

2. No Preferred Stcok is outstanding for Target Corporation.

3. The Company reported GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $2.02 in fourth quarter and $5.32 for full-year 2017, compared with $1.46 and $4.58 in 2016, respectively. Fourth quarter Adjusted EPS were $1.37,compared with $1.45 in 2016. Full-year Adjusted EPS were $4.71, compared with $5.01 in 2016. The Company returned $591 million to shareholders in fourth quarter 2017, including Dividends of $337 million, compared with $337 million in fourth quarter 2016, reflecting a decline in share count offset by an increase in the dividend per share.

4.Target Stock is doing good in regards to the market.The Current MPS is $63.31 in comparision with the Book Value Per Share of $21.62 ( $11709000000 / 541681670).

5.Current Price for Target Stock is $63.31.

6.The Company reported GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $1.46 in fourth quarter and $4.58 for full-year in last year 2016 . Fourth quarter Adjusted EPS was $1.45 in 2016. Full-year Adjusted EPS were $5.01 in 2016. The Company returned $337 million to shareholders in fourth quarter 2016,