Target rose in premarket trading Wednesday after Cowen analysts said the retailer had strong momentum and the opportunity to gain market share selling toys and other children’s merchandise.
The analysts upgraded the shares to outperform from market perform and raised their price target 11 percent, to $100. Target rose a little more than 1 percent in premarket trading to above $86.
Target is poised to benefit from strong consumer sentiment, low unemployment and rising wages despite any effects of tariffs on apparel and footwear. Cowen’s Oliver Chen said in a research note on Wednesday that the retailer should be able to pass some of the costs on to customers.
