Target on Wednesday posted quarterly earnings that were boosted by tariff refunds and raised its full-year guidance, as the retailer shows more signs its turnaround is taking hold

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Target is back on target. A new CEO has a turnaround plan that is initially working. The stock is up a whopping 74% in 2026. Let's take a closer look at why this market laggard is leading the way higher, and why it's not too late to be a Target investor.

What started as a Halloween costume controversy has quickly become a bigger conversation about racism, corporate responsibility and how companies decide which products make it to store shelves. Target is now apologizing after customers accused one of its Halloween costumes of resembling blackface imagery.

Target reported negative comps last year as it faced backlash after cutting back its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. That decision was prompted by backlash against its pro-DEI policies. Somehow, Target became the lightning rod for a couple of opposing political movements.

Target is aggressively expanding its Food & Beverage sector, becoming a primary grocery destination and top traffic driver, boasting $9 billion in growth since 2019. The retailer