Target Corporation (TGT)

Inventory turnover

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 101,807,000 105,338,000 97,146,000 87,084,000 73,477,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 11,886,000 13,499,000 13,902,000 10,653,000 8,992,000
Inventory turnover 8.57 7.80 6.99 8.17 8.17

February 3, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $101,807,000K ÷ $11,886,000K
= 8.57

Target Corporation's inventory turnover has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a certain period. It indicates the efficiency of managing inventory levels.

In the most recent fiscal year ending February 3, 2024, Target Corporation's inventory turnover was 8.57, showing an increase from the previous year. This indicates that the company sold and replaced its inventory approximately 8.57 times during the year. A higher inventory turnover ratio generally suggests more efficient inventory management.

Comparing this to the previous years, the inventory turnover ratio has been relatively stable, with fluctuations around the 8-turnover mark. This suggests that Target has been consistent in managing its inventory levels over the years.

Overall, Target Corporation's inventory turnover of 8.57 in the latest fiscal year reflects efficient inventory management, indicating that the company is effectively balancing its inventory levels to meet consumer demand while minimizing excess inventory costs.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024


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Target Corporation Inventory Turnover