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Target Corp. Overview. Spring 2010 Capstone Class. Jan. 2009 Shareholder Letter. Elevated prominence of “Pay Less” Enhance one stop shopping Sharp focus on inventory management Intensified expense reduction Focused capital; 114 new stores (91 net) 8% stock repurchase
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Target Corp. Overview Spring 2010 Capstone Class
Jan. 2009 Shareholder Letter • Elevated prominence of “Pay Less” • Enhance one stop shopping • Sharp focus on inventory management • Intensified expense reduction • Focused capital; 114 new stores (91 net) • 8% stock repurchase • Sold credit card receivables
Jan. 2009 Shareholder LetterFuture Strategies • Invest in food offerings, drive greater frequency • Consolidating owned brand portfolio • Work with vendors to reduce costs • Open another 75 stores (60 net) • Maintain operational discipline
WSJ Article Jan. 22, 2010 • Slowing new store growth, will pour $1 billion into remodeling • Emphasis on groceries • 8 quarters of profit decline until Q3 • Analyst concerns about retaining distinctive features • Will test small urban store concepts • International push coming for Canada, Mexico, and Latin America
Feb. 2010 Earnings Call • Q4 EPS $1.24 vs. $1.10 estimate • Jan. 2010 year EPS $3.30 • Remodel 340 stores, 100 in Q1 • Open 13 new stores • New P-fresh food layout
Financial Comparisons What will more direct grocery competition with WMT do to margins??
Target Typical Guest Age: 41 Median income: $58,000 College educated: 43% Female: 76% Children at home: 40%
Grocery Competitors Discount: Walmart, Costco, Sams, BJs, Aldi Traditional: Winn Dixie, Albertsons, Safeway High End: Publix, Whole Foods, Fresh Markets
Private Label Share of Grocery Source: Credit Suisse
Accepting New Technology Highly Receptive Less Receptive 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Consumer Age
Forecasted Diluted EPS $4.24 $3.62
Team Research • Review forecast in excel file • Read Q4 analyst presentation • Read 2010 shareholder letter • Read 2010 annual report & 10-K • Visit Target and competitor stores • Talk to family and friends
Target Corp. Overview Spring 2010 Capstone Class