MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 21, 2024 PRNewswire/ --
Second quarter comparable sales increased 2.0 percent, at the high end of the Company's expectations.Traffic grew 3 percent in the second quarter as compared to the prior year, with all six core merchandising categories delivering traffic growth.Digital comparable sales grew 8.7 percent. Same-day services saw double digit growth, led by low teens growth in Drive Up and Target Circle 360™ same-day delivery.Discretionary sales trends continued to improve meaningfully, with Apparel comparable sales growing more than 3 percent in the quarter.Second quarter operating income margin rate of 6.4 percent grew 160 basis points compared to the prior year, driven by a higher gross margin rate.GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $2.57 grew by more than 40 percent compared with last year.The information provided here is not subject to any editorial processing. It is prepared fully automatically and enriched with additional information and further research options. The aim of the content is to provide information seekers with the relevant information quickly and easily. A link back to the information provider and owner ensures that the data prepared here can be compared with the source information if required. The newsboard does not show information in real time. Please contact the exchange operator for this information if required. There is no claim to completeness. High availability cannot be guaranteed. If you notice any errors in the functionality, please let us know using the "Report a Bug" form below.
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