Target Stock Forward View - Simple Exponential Smoothing

TGT Stock  USD 105.47  2.63  2.56%   
Target Stock outlook is based on your current time horizon.
At this time, The value of RSI of Target's share price is at 56. This usually implies that the stock is in nutural position, most likellhy at or near its resistance level. The main idea of RSI analysis is to track how fast people are buying or selling Target, making its price go up or down.

Momentum 56

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The successful prediction of Target's future price could yield a significant profit. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Target, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Target's stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.18)
EPS Estimate Current Year
7.2925
EPS Estimate Next Year
7.6661
Wall Street Target Price
100.3438
EPS Estimate Current Quarter
1.7081
Using Target hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Target from the perspective of Target response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards Target using Target's stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards Target using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of Target's stock price.

Target Short Interest

An investor who is long Target may also wish to track short interest. As short interest increases, investors should be becoming more worried about Target and may potentially protect profits, hedge Target with its derivative instruments, or be ready for some potential downside.
200 Day MA
96.5521
Short Percent
0.0404
Short Ratio
2.54
Shares Short Prior Month
20.2 M
50 Day MA
98.3322

Target Relative Strength Index

The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Target on the next trading day is expected to be 105.47 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.43 and the sum of the absolute errors of 85.79.

Target Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Target's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Target. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Target can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Target. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.
Some investors profit by finding stocks that are overvalued or undervalued based on market sentiment. The correlation of Target's market sentiment to its price can help taders to make decisions based on the overall investors consensus about Target.

Target Implied Volatility

    
  0.38  
Target's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Target stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Target's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Target stock will not fluctuate a lot when Target's options are near their expiration.
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Target on the next trading day is expected to be 105.47 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.43 and the sum of the absolute errors of 85.79.

Target after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 105.4  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Target to cross-verify your projections.
For more information on how to buy Target Stock please use our How to Invest in Target guide.

Prediction based on Rule 16 of the current Target contract

Based on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that Target will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.0238% per day over the life of the 2026-04-17 option contract. With Target trading at USD 105.47, that is roughly USD 0.025 . If you think that the market is fully incorporating Target's daily price movement you should consider acquiring Target options at the current volatility level of 0.38%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.

Open Interest Against 2026-04-17 Target Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast Target's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in Target's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for Target stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current Target's open interest, investors have to compare it to Target's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of Target is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in Target. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

Target Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Target price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Target using various technical indicators. When you analyze Target charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
Target simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Target are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Target prices get older.

Target Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 3rd of February

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Target on the next trading day is expected to be 105.47 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.43, mean absolute percentage error of 3.17, and the sum of the absolute errors of 85.79.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Target Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not suggest using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Target's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Target Stock Forecast Pattern

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Target Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Target's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Target's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 103.62 and 107.32, respectively. We have considered Target's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
105.47
103.62
Downside
105.47
Expected Value
107.32
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Target stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Target stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria117.4256
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.2448
MADMean absolute deviation1.4298
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0148
SAESum of the absolute errors85.79
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Target forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Target observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Target

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Target. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
103.55105.40107.25
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
92.0993.94116.02
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
98.00105.15112.30
Details
37 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
91.31100.34111.38
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Target. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Target's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Target's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in Target.

Target After-Hype Price Density Analysis

As far as predicting the price of Target at your current risk attitude, this probability distribution graph shows the chance that the prediction will fall between or within a specific range. We use this chart to confirm that your returns on investing in Target or, for that matter, your successful expectations of its future price, cannot be replicated consistently. Please note, a large amount of money has been lost over the years by many investors who confused the symmetrical distributions of Stock prices, such as prices of Target, with the unreliable approximations that try to describe financial returns.
   Next price density   
       Expected price to next headline  

Target Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility

In the context of predicting Target's stock value on the day after the next significant headline, we show statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios based on Target's historical news coverage. Target's after-hype downside and upside margins for the prediction period are 103.55 and 107.25, respectively. We have considered Target's daily market price in relation to the headlines to evaluate this method's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that news-based prediction models compare with traditional linear, nonlinear models or artificial intelligence models to provide accurate predictions consistently.
Current Value
105.47
103.55
Downside
105.40
After-hype Price
107.25
Upside
Target is very steady at this time. Analysis and calculation of next after-hype price of Target is based on 3 months time horizon.

Target Stock Price Outlook Analysis

Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Target is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Target backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Target, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
Expected ReturnPeriod VolatilityHype ElasticityRelated ElasticityNews DensityRelated DensityExpected Hype
  0.29 
1.85
  0.07 
  0.11 
7 Events / Month
7 Events / Month
In about 7 days
Latest traded priceExpected after-news pricePotential return on next major newsAverage after-hype volatility
105.47
105.40
0.07 
740.00  
Notes

Target Hype Timeline

On the 2nd of February Target is traded for 105.47. The entity has historical hype elasticity of -0.07, and average elasticity to hype of competition of -0.11. Target is forecasted to decline in value after the next headline, with the price expected to drop to 105.4. The average volatility of media hype impact on the company price is over 100%. The price depreciation on the next news is expected to be -0.07%, whereas the daily expected return is at this time at 0.29%. The volatility of related hype on Target is about 488.13%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 105.36. About 84.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of Target was at this time reported as 34.23. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.92. Target recorded earning per share (EPS) of 8.46. The entity last dividend was issued on the 11th of February 2026. The firm had 2:1 split on the 20th of July 2000. Considering the 90-day investment horizon the next forecasted press release will be in about 7 days.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Target to cross-verify your projections.
For more information on how to buy Target Stock please use our How to Invest in Target guide.

Target Related Hype Analysis

Having access to credible news sources related to Target's direct competition is more important than ever and may enhance your ability to predict Target's future price movements. Getting to know how Target's peers react to changing market sentiment, related social signals, and mainstream news is a great way to find investing opportunities and time the market. The summary table below summarizes the essential lagging indicators that can help you analyze how Target may potentially react to the hype associated with one of its peers.
Hype
Elasticity
News
Density
Semi
Deviation
Information
Ratio
Potential
Upside
Value
At Risk
Maximum
Drawdown
KRKroger Company(1.10)8 per month 0.00 (0.09) 2.55 (2.68) 7.52 
CCEPCoca Cola European Partners 0.60 7 per month 1.29 (0.01) 1.95 (2.11) 5.66 
ABEVAmbev SA ADR(0.02)8 per month 0.94  0.24  3.04 (1.71) 10.33 
DGDollar General(1.97)9 per month 1.56  0.19  4.59 (2.38) 20.14 
DLTRDollar Tree 0.65 9 per month 1.89  0.08  4.05 (2.85) 10.30 
SYYSysco(0.43)8 per month 0.99  0.05  2.68 (2.10) 11.45 
KDPKeurig Dr Pepper(0.12)5 per month 0.00 (0.08) 1.97 (1.93) 5.87 
KMBKimberly Clark(1.16)8 per month 0.00 (0.13) 2.17 (1.59) 17.56 
JBSJBS NV(0.08)10 per month 1.41  0.16  2.58 (2.78) 8.67 
HSYHershey Co(0.16)9 per month 1.42  0.06  2.37 (2.35) 6.22 

Other Forecasting Options for Target

For every potential investor in Target, whether a beginner or expert, Target's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Target Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Target. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Target's price trends.

Target Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Target stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Target could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Target by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
 Risk & Return  Correlation

Target Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Target stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Target shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Target stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Target entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Target Risk Indicators

The analysis of Target's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Target's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting target stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Story Coverage note for Target

The number of cover stories for Target depends on current market conditions and Target's risk-adjusted performance over time. The coverage that generates the most noise at a given time depends on the prevailing investment theme that Target is classified under. However, while its typical story may have numerous social followers, the rapid visibility can also attract short-sellers, who usually are skeptical about Target's long-term prospects. So, having above-average coverage will typically attract above-average short interest, leading to significant price volatility.

Target Short Properties

Target's future price predictability will typically decrease when Target's long traders begin to feel the short-sellers pressure to drive the price lower. The predictive aspect of Target often depends not only on the future outlook of the potential Target's investors but also on the ongoing dynamics between investors with different trading styles. Because the market risk indicators may have small false signals, it is better to identify suitable times to hedge a portfolio using different long/short signals. Target's indicators that are reflective of the short sentiment are summarized in the table below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding461.8 M
Cash And Short Term Investments4.8 B

Additional Tools for Target Stock Analysis

When running Target's price analysis, check to measure Target's market volatility, profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, growth potential, financial leverage, and other vital indicators. We have many different tools that can be utilized to determine how healthy Target is operating at the current time. Most of Target's value examination focuses on studying past and present price action to predict the probability of Target's future price movements. You can analyze the entity against its peers and the financial market as a whole to determine factors that move Target's price. Additionally, you may evaluate how the addition of Target to your portfolios can decrease your overall portfolio volatility.