Summary
Target Corporation's (TGT) first quarter of 2010 filing shows a robust performance, with total revenues increasing to $15.59 billion, up from $14.83 billion in the prior year period. This growth was driven by a 5.5% increase in retail sales, partly due to a 2.8% comparable-store sales increase, and a significant improvement in the credit card segment's profitability. Net earnings rose to $671 million ($0.90 per diluted share) from $522 million ($0.69 per diluted share) in the comparable prior year period, indicating strong operational execution and favorable credit trends. The company's financial position remains solid, with total assets of $43.32 billion at the end of the quarter. While cash and cash equivalents decreased due to debt repayment and share repurchases, operating cash flow remained strong at $1.16 billion. Target demonstrated a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through a 3.9% increase in declared dividends and continued share repurchases. The company also highlighted its efforts to manage market risks and maintain compliance with financial regulations.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $15.59B |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.41B |
| Gross Profit | $5.18B |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.14B |
| Interest Expense | $187.00M |
| Net Income | $671.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.91 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.90 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 739.90M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 745.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 5.1% to $15.59 billion for the quarter ended May 1, 2010, compared to $14.83 billion in the prior year period.
- 2Net earnings grew by 28.5% to $671 million, with diluted earnings per share rising to $0.90 from $0.69 in the prior year.
- 3Retail segment sales increased by 5.5% to $15.16 billion, driven by comparable-store sales growth of 2.8%.
- 4Credit card segment profit more than doubled to $111 million, primarily due to a significant reduction in bad debt expense.
- 5Operating cash flow was strong at $1.16 billion, supporting capital expenditures and debt reduction.
- 6The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, an increase of 3.9% year-over-year, and repurchased $394 million of common stock during the quarter.