Target finished out a difficult year with declining sales, but says growth is ahead

Target guided that it was on track to deliver net sales growth in every quarter of 2026 after a bruising finish to its fiscal year. Scott Olson/Getty Images Target reported a 1.7% decline in total sales for its fiscal year. The earnings results extend a three-year streak of flat or declining comparable quarterly sales. New stores and a recent uptick in transactions could bring the retailer back to growth in 2026. Target likely can't wait to close the book on last year as it looks to turn th...