Target Just Posted Its First Sales Growth in 5 Quarters. So Why Did the Stock Drop Anyway?

Target reported its first positive comparable sales growth in five quarters with a 5.6% increase and raised its full-year sales forecast to 4%. Despite strong top-line results and broad-based business momentum, the stock fell 4% due to cautious profit guidance, cost pressures concentrated in the first half, and the fact that much of the turnaround optimism is already priced into shares that have climbed 28% in 2026.

05/23/2026, 5:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Liquid Youth™ Joins Miami Swim Week® The Shows 2026 as Official Collagen Wellness Partner

Liquid Youth, a PhD-founded sparkling collagen water brand from South Florida, announced its sponsorship of Miami Swim Week 2026 as the official collagen wellness partner across nine activations. The brand, founded by Dr. Lance Li, is also expanding its retail footprint with launches at Target and Walmart, offering products with 11g collagen and 10g protein per can.

05/22/2026, 5:27 PM • GlobeNewswire

Is Walmart a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?

Walmart stock fell 7.6% despite beating revenue estimates and delivering solid Q1 results, as management signaled caution about consumer financial distress and economic headwinds. The sell-off reflects concerns about the economy and the stock's stretched valuation at a P/E ratio above 40, prompting analysts to suggest waiting for a better entry price.

05/21/2026, 2:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Target Shows Strengths, But Analysts Want to See More

Target delivered strong Q1 earnings with 6.7% revenue growth and beat consensus by 300 bps, raising guidance and improving margins. However, analysts maintain a cautious 'wait-and-see' stance, wanting to see if the company can sustain comp-store growth amid consumer headwinds and tough comparisons. The stock faces key risks from market share losses to competitors like Walmart, Costco, and Sam's Club, though the company's turnaround efforts and attractive dividend yield of 3.7% provide support.

05/21/2026, 10:34 AM • Investing

Walmart Earnings Preview: Will Retail Giant’s Results Indicate Consumer Strain?

Walmart will report Q1 earnings Thursday, with investors watching for signs of consumer health amid rising gas prices and inflation. The retail giant has gained market share across income levels, with new CEO John Furner outlining strategic vision including tech platform consolidation and expansion of digital, subscription, and advertising businesses. Analysts expect solid Q1 results but predict unchanged full-year guidance due to sustained fuel costs.

05/21/2026, 5:24 AM • Investing

Walmart Earnings Preview: Will the Retail Giant’s Results Indicate Consumer Strain

Walmart will report Q1 earnings Thursday, with investors watching for signs of consumer health amid rising gas prices and inflation. The retailer has gained market share among value-seeking consumers, including higher-income households, under new CEO John Furner. The company is expanding digital, subscription, and advertising businesses while restructuring corporate roles to merge global tech teams. Analysts expect solid Q1 results but predict management may keep full-year guidance unchanged due to sustained fuel costs.

05/21/2026, 3:32 AM • Investing

Is Target Corp a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?

Target beat Q1 earnings estimates with $25.4B in sales (up 6.7% YoY) and $1.71 EPS, yet the stock fell 4% post-earnings. While the company shows strong operational efficiency and reversed prior revenue declines, analysts question whether growth is sustainable or driven by temporary factors like tax refunds. Management's conservative full-year guidance and ambitious merchandising overhaul (40% assortment refresh) signal potential execution risks and cost pressures ahead.

05/21/2026, 1:15 AM • The Motley Fool

S&P 500 Rebounds Ahead Of Nvidia's Print, Oil Sinks 5% On Iran Truce Hopes: Stock Market Today

U.S. stock markets rebounded midday Wednesday as oil prices fell over 5% on hopes of U.S.-Iran de-escalation. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% to 7,418, with the Russell 2000 outperforming at +2.3%. Semiconductor stocks led gains ahead of Nvidia's earnings, while energy stocks declined. Airlines benefited from lower fuel costs, but energy companies and some earnings reporters faced headwinds.

05/20/2026, 1:19 PM • Benzinga

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

The S&P 500 fell 0.67% on Tuesday to 7,353.61 amid rising Treasury yields driven by inflation concerns. However, Polymarket traders predict a 71% probability of a higher open on Wednesday. Key catalysts include Nvidia's Q1 earnings report after market close, Fed meeting minutes, and earnings from Lowe's, Target, Hasbro, Analog Devices, and TJX. S&P 500 futures were up 0.21% in early trading.

05/20/2026, 4:54 AM • Benzinga

Target’s Inventory Progress Could Drive Another Earnings Surprise

Target shows strong consumer spending with expected sales growth of 2.8% and earnings growth of 8.2%. The company has improved inventory management after previous market share losses to Walmart and supermarket chains. Analysts have raised earnings estimates from $1.36 to $1.41, and the company delivered a 13% earnings surprise last quarter. However, the stock is not yet considered strong enough for purchase despite encouraging recent progress.

05/20/2026, 3:20 AM • Investing

Stock Market Today, May 19: Soaring Treasury Yields Pressure Markets

Major U.S. stock indexes declined on May 19, 2026, as surging Treasury yields pressured markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.67%, Nasdaq dropped 0.84%, and the Dow lost 0.65%. Rising long-term yields and concerns about persistent inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes weighed on rate-sensitive sectors like technology and materials. Nvidia's earnings are expected tomorrow amid scrutiny of the AI boom's valuation.

05/19/2026, 5:11 PM • The Motley Fool

The Market's Huge Warning Sign

Inflation is resurging with CPI at 3.8% and PPI at 1.4% month-over-month, driven by energy costs, supply chain bottlenecks from AI infrastructure spending, and Middle East conflicts disrupting commodity supplies. While mega-cap tech companies continue AI spending unaffected, consumers face wage-inflation gaps and margin pressures. The market shows a K-shaped recovery with resilient luxury/essentials retailers thriving while mid-market discretionary companies face significant headwinds.

05/19/2026, 4:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Earnings Could Decide Whether the AI Trade Still Holds

Markets faced mixed signals as geopolitical tensions eased on Iran sanctions reports, causing oil prices to reverse sharply lower. Bond yields surged globally on inflation concerns, with the 10-year Treasury hitting 4.631%. Nvidia's Wednesday earnings are positioned as the most critical event for the AI capital expenditure cycle, with options pricing a potential 7% move. Key corporate actions include NextEra-Dominion merger announcement, Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio restructuring under new CEO Abel, and Regeneron's failed Phase 3 trial.

05/18/2026, 1:12 PM • Investing

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Nvidia, Home Depot

Nvidia is recommended as a buy ahead of its fiscal Q1 earnings report expected to show strong AI-driven growth with a potential 116% YoY earnings increase and 79% revenue surge. Home Depot is recommended as a sell due to analyst downgrades, weakening consumer spending on discretionary home improvement projects, and margin pressures from higher costs and promotional activity.

05/17/2026, 8:39 AM • Investing

Amazon Takes On Walmart And Target With Aggressive 30-Minute Delivery Service: Which US Cities Qualify?

Amazon is expanding its 'Amazon Now' 30-minute delivery service across major U.S. cities, competing directly with Walmart and Target in the instant commerce space. The service is currently available in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle, with expansion planned for Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, and Oklahoma City. Prime members pay $3.99 per delivery while non-Prime customers pay $13.99, reflecting the high cost of ultra-fast delivery despite consumer preference for free shipping.

05/12/2026, 8:37 AM • Benzinga