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While its stock managed to rise following its fiscal first-quarter earnings report last week, there was not much to cheer about with Target's (TGT -0.79%) latest results. The company has been losing ground to rivals such as Walmart (WMT 0.62%), Costco Wholesale (COST -0.82%), and Amazon (AMZN -0.87%), which have all been reporting better sales growth over the past few years.

Discover Target's (TGT -0.79%) growth opportunities, from Circle 360 loyalty and Roundel ad revenue to store-as-hub logistics, plus the key risks every investor should watch. This video gives a balanced outlook on whether Target stock can outperform the market over the next five years.

There's no question about it. Target (TGT -0.79%) has been one of the most disappointing retail stocks on the market recently.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.67%) is made up of large-cap stocks. Despite the stock market's recent volatility triggered by higher tariffs, among other things, the index gained 9.8% over the last year through May 21.

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Target (TGT 2.20%) reported quarterly sales declines compared to the previous year and downgraded its outlook for the rest of 2025.

Target (TGT 2.20%) has seen its stock price tumble approximately 30% year to date, underperforming the broader market by a wide margin. Its disappointing financial results this year have raised questions about the retailer's ability to return to steady, meaningful growth.

Retail businesses have faced their share of challenges in recent years, from supply chain disruptions to rising inflation, and in more recent times, concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump's import tariffs. Any pressure on prices represents a headwind for these players in two ways: They face higher costs, and their customers may find themselves with less buying power.

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