Target Corporation
TGT42 yrs growthConsumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer
$123.85
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.68%
Annual Dividend
$4.56
Payout Ratio
60%
5-Yr Growth
11.0%
Ex-Date
May 13, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
TGT Dividend Safety Score
88/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak42 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage60% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage66% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.18
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.3× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is TGT a good dividend stock?
YesTarget Corporation (TGT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.68% ($4.56/yr), with 42 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 42 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Comfortable payout ratio (60%)
- Strong 11.0% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.68%
- Payout Ratio
- 60%
- Annual Dividend
- $4.56
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 11.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 13, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 42
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.99
- Market Cap
- $56.3B
- P/E Ratio
- 16.4
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -49%
- 52-Week Range
- $83.44 – $133.10
- Dividend Safety
- A · 88/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | — | $1.1400 | regular |
| Feb 11, 2026 | — | $1.1400 | regular |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $1.1400 | regular |
| Aug 13, 2025 | — | $1.1400 | regular |
| May 14, 2025 | — | $1.1200 | regular |
| Feb 12, 2025 | — | $1.1200 | regular |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | $1.1200 | regular |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $1.1200 | regular |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $1.1000 | regular |
| Feb 20, 2024 | — | $1.1000 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $1.1000 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2023 | — | $1.1000 | regular |
| May 16, 2023 | — | $1.0800 | regular |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $1.0800 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $4.56 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$114.00
Annual$456.00
Monthly avg$38.00
