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President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese imports could lead to empty store shelves and shortages for consumers in the coming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45008049/shoes-toys-apparel-and-earbuds-may-disappear-from-shelves-first-as-us-china-trade-war-disrupts-supply-chains-retail-experts-warn">weeks, experts warn.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: The currently steep tariffs on imports and uncertainty around future trade policy has led to U.S. retailers such as Walmart, Inc. (NYSE WMT) and Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) canceling shipments from China and halting new orders. 
In fact, data from Port Optimizer shows a projected 30% drop in the number of <a href="https://volumes.portoptimizer.com/">freight ships</a> arriving at the Port of Los Angeles for the week ending May 10 compared to last year. The sudden drop in imports is creating concerns about whether shelves will be adequately stocked in the coming months.&nbsp;
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"These prohibitively high new tariff rates operate as an import ban," Steve Lamar, president of the American Apparel and Footwear Association,<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/economics/product-shortages-empty-store-shelves-loom-falling-shipments-china-rcna202812"> told</a> NBC News.&nbsp;
"They will translate soon into product shortages as orders are canceled or goods are held in warehouses until a trade deal can be worked out," Lamar said.
Dr. Torsten Slok, chief economist for Apollo Global, also pointed to the cargo container data as a signal of shortages ahead.&nbsp;
"Daily data for container traffic from China to the U.S. is collapsing … The consequence will be empty shelves in U.S. stores in a few weeks and COVID-like shortages for consumers and for firms using Chinese products as intermediate goods," Slok said. 
The economist also warned that layoffs in the trucking, logistics and retail industries will begin in May.&nbsp;
"With 9 million people working in trucking-related jobs and 16 million people working in the retail sector, the downside risks to the economy are significant," Slok added.&nbsp;
The extent and duration of product shortages and other economic effects will depend on how long Trump's tariffs remain at current levels and how quickly businesses can adapt their sourcing and logistics strategies.&nbsp;
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'COVID-Like' Shortages, Empty Shelves Expected Thanks To Trump Tariffs, Experts Say

The U.S. retail sector is facing potential shortages in key consumer product areas as the ongoing trade war with China leads to a decrease in manufacturing orders and freight bookings, pushing the national supply chain towards a critical point.
What Happened: The U.S. supply chain is nearing a tipping point due to&nbsp;a decline in manufacturing orders&nbsp;and freight vessel bookings from China. Apparel and footwear, sectors heavily dependent on Chinese imports, are particularly at risk. In 2024, China accounted for&nbsp;37% of all U.S. apparel&nbsp;imports and&nbsp;58% of all U.S. footwear&nbsp;imports. The sudden implementation of tariffs left companies with little time to adjust their sourcing strategies, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/unsustainable-china-trade-war-retail-shortage-warnings.html">reported </a>CNBC. 
Companies are bracing for a range of impacts, including price increases and wary consumers. Orders for high-value items have spiked in anticipation of price hikes. Supply chain experts predict that lower-end stores, which rely on low-cost imports, will feel the effects of the tariffs most acutely, especially if they maintain lean inventory levels.
Supply chain expert Casey&nbsp;Armstrong predicts&nbsp;the first signs of empty&nbsp;shelves in areas dominated by price-sensitive imports, such as toys, games, back-to-school items, budget home goods, and apparel. He also expects shortages in fast fashion and apparel items, low-cost home goods, and consumer electronics supply like phones, earbuds. 
"These are the canaries in the coal mine of a disrupted supply chain," Armstrong told CNBC.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Gold from the National Retail Federation stated, "The uncertainty around the tariffs is challenging for businesses, especially for small businesses that are currently preparing for critical winter holiday orders."
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Why It Matters: The potential retail shortages come in the wake of President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44977395/trump-backs-off-firing-powell-after-walmart-target-ceos-warn-him-of-empty-store-shelves">softened </a>stance on his trade war with China, following warnings from top retailers about the risk of empty shelves. Earlier this week, CEOs of major retailers like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) met with Trump and warned him of the tightening supply lines due to his trade policies.
Earlier in April, Trump&#8217;s decision to end de minimis exemptions had already put <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44640798/trump-ends-de-minimis-exemptions-shopify-bigcommerce-and-lightspeed-face-new-headwinds">e-commerce</a> platforms such as&nbsp;Shopify Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>),&nbsp;Bigcommerce Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIGC#NASDAQ">BIGC</a>), and&nbsp;Lightspeed Commerce Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSPD#NYSE">LSPD</a>) under pressure, making them &#8216;most exposed&#8217; to the ongoing trade tensions.
The looming retail shortages underline the far-reaching impacts of the U.S.-China trade war, affecting not just manufacturing and merchandise but also software and service providers.
SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) declined nearly 3% over the past month while VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>) edged 0.8% lower, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shoes, Toys, Apparel And Earbuds May Disappear From Shelves First As US-China Trade War Disrupts Supply Chains, Retail Experts Warn

Nintendo shares hit new all-time highs in Tokyo on Thursday. The company&#8217;s Nintendo Co Ltd ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>) American Depositary Receipt (ADR), which trades on U.S. exchanges, spiked from around $18.50 to $19.75 in early trading as preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 console <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44984453/gamestop-stock-rises-amid-switch-2-preorders-whats-going-on">went live in the U.S</a>.
What To Know: Nintendo stock is soaring on Thursday amid outsized demand for its latest video game console. The company said it received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 device in Japan, far exceeding expectations.
&#8220;We received an extremely large number of applications, approximately 2.2 million people in Japan alone. However, this number far exceeds our expectations, and far exceeds the number of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that can be delivered from the My Nintendo Store on June 5th,&#8221; the company said Wednesday in a translated version of a <a href="https://x.com/Nintendo/status/1914982671522083155">post</a> on social platform X.
Nintendo had originally planned to open up pre-orders on April 9, but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44678084/nintendo-pushes-back-us-preorders-for-switch-2-amid-trump-tariff-impactlaunch-remains-on-track-for-june-things-may-change-in-the-days-ahead">announced delays</a> due to tariffs from the Trump administration. Preorders went live in the U.S. at 12 a.m. ET Thursday ahead of a planned launch on June 5, but appear to have quickly sold out.
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Preorders for the Switch 2 gaming console, as well as a bundle deal that included video game &#8220;Mario Kart World&#8221; were available online at retailers including Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). The console retails for $449.99 and the bundle deal is listed at $499.99. 
The Verge <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/654571/nintendo-switch-2-preorders-issues-problems">reported</a> Thursday that all three retailers experienced technical problems during the rollout, suggesting strong demand. Preorders for the device went live at GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) at 11 a.m. ET Thursday morning, but were unavailable at the time of writing. 
Nintendo is seeing massive demand for the Switch 2 as the console appears to be sold out at all locations as of the time of writing, while Nintendo stock trades at all-time highs. 
NTDOY Price Action: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTDOY">Nintendo ADR</a> was up 6.43% at $19.70 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting with the CEOs of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), and Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) on Monday.
What Happened: The meeting was centered around the possible effects of Trump&#8217;s wide-ranging tariff plans on the import-centric business models of these retail behemoths. Walmart&#8217;s CEO Doug McMillon, Target CEO Brian Cornell, and Home Depot&#8217;s Ted Decker attended the meeting, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/21/trump-tariffs-walmart-home-depot-lowes-target.html">CNBC </a>reported.
Despite initial reports of a representative from&nbsp;Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) attending, it was later confirmed that Lowe&#8217;s was not represented at the meeting.
Post-meeting, the three companies issued similar statements, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share their insights with the President and his team. They pledged their commitment&nbsp;to delivering value for American&nbsp;consumers and expressed eagerness to continue the dialogue. 
President Trump later expressed satisfaction with the meeting, stating it was an honor to host the retail leaders in the Oval Office.
David French, the executive vice president for government relations at the National Retail Federation, previously told the New York Times, "The deal window may be open.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Walmart sources about one-third of its products globally, with China and Mexico being the most significant suppliers. Meanwhile, Target, known for affordable fashion and home goods, primarily relies on overseas manufacturing for these items. For these retailers, tariffs present a new hurdle in an already challenging economic environment, where consumers are seeking low prices amidst high inflation.
Leading industry lobbying groups from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, retail, and tech are urging the White House to ease more tariffs, arguing that certain products are too costly or impractical to produce domestically and must be imported. Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44882019/apple-ceo-tim-cooks-dialogue-with-commerce-secretary-lutnick-secured-tariff-exemption-for-iphones-and-electronics-report">negotiated </a>with the White House and obtained relief for both his company and the wider electronics industry. Trump also later stated that he &#8216;helped&#8217; the CEO and his business. 
Nevertheless, earlier this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/04/44711688/walmart-maintains-steady-growth-forecast-despite-tariffs">Walmart</a>&nbsp;reaffirmed its first-quarter guidance, indicating steady sales growth despite the looming tariffs. The retail giant continues to project a sales growth of 3% – 4% in constant currencies for the first quarter of FY26.
Meanwhile, a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44797563/goldman-sachs-sees-upside-in-retail-giants-dollar-tree-home-depot-best-buy-and-target-despite-tariff-margin-pressures">Goldman Sachs analysis</a>&nbsp;highlighted the potential impact of China tariffs on profitability for Home Depot and Target. The report suggests that despite tariff and margin pressures, there might be an upside for these retail giants.
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Every year, billions of tax-free healthcare dollars go unspent in the U.S., and retailers have set their eyes on them. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), intended to offset medical costs, are becoming a major sales target for health, wellness, and beauty brands.
What Happened: Retailers like Sephora, Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), and Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) are coming up with tools to assist shoppers in using FSA/HSA funds on eligible items like SPF products, acne treatments, and wellness tech, according to <a href="https://www.retaildive.com/news/fsa-hsa-healthcare-shopper-awareness-beauty-retail-wellness/745339/">a</a> Retail Dive report.
Online resources, shopping guides, and in-store campaigns are leading the charge. "We launched cash register takeovers and out-of-home placements featuring top eligible items," said Lisa Tamburello, VP at Ulta Beauty.
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Why It Matters: In Numerator analyst Shawn Paustian's estimation, almost 10%—worth billions—is forfeited each year. Many consumers find it difficult to recognize eligible products. "When presented with a list of eligible items, consumers could only correctly identify less than half," Paustian said.
Retailers identify immense potential in educating account holders, particularly among white-collar professionals who make up most of this market. "FSA/HSA spending in beauty can redefine how consumers think about their routines," said Laura Unger of Sephora.
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares spiked earlier today but have have since reversed and begun trading lower. President Donald Trump is set to meet with executives from these companies and other major retailers, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-21/trump-to-meet-walmart-target-execs-as-tariff-angst-spreads">Bloomberg.</a>
What To Know: Trump is scheduled to meet with executives from Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe's Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) to discuss how tariffs are affecting their operations. The meeting follows a 90-day suspension of planned tariff increases for most U.S. trading partners, excluding China.
Both the Consumer Confidence Index and the Expectations Index declined in March amid concerns about tariff-driven price increases and inflation. The Consumer Confidence Index <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44475192/consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2022-as-inflation-tariff-worries-grow">fell by 7.2 points</a> to 92.9 in March, reaching its lowest level since late 2022 and representing its fourth consecutive monthly decline. The Expectations Index, which reflects consumer outlook on business, income and labor market conditions over the next six months, dropped to 65.2, below the 80 level often seen as a sign of a coming recession. 
In response to price hike concerns, consumers rushed to buy products such as cars and electronics in March to avoid the full impact of tariffs. U.S. retail sales rose 1.4% that month compared to February, while vehicle purchases jumped 5.3%.
Walmart and Target stocks may have initially risen on optimism surrounding the meeting, but have since pulled back as investors weigh the potential outcomes.
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Price Action: At the time of writing, Walmart stock is trading 1.49% lower at $91.83 and Target shares are moving 0.06% lower at $93.05, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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'Trump to Meet Walmart, Target Executives as Tariff Angst Spreads' - Bloomberg News

Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) announced on Monday that it is stepping deeper into the floral business with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44893128/target-launches-new-fresh-floral-brand" rel="noreferrer noopener">official launch of its first standalone</a> flower and plant brand, Good Little Garden.
With prices starting at $6, the brand offers year-round access to a variety of blooms and greens, catering to both special occasions and everyday moments.
Good Little Garden introduces over 60 varieties of fresh-cut flowers and potted plants to Target's lineup.
Shoppers can now find arrangements featuring roses, tulips, and carnations, as well as potted orchids and succulents, both in stores across the country and via same-day fulfillment options.
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Prices range from $6 for fresh-cut flowers to $15 and up for potted varieties, with seasonal themes that adjust throughout the year to match holidays and seasonal trends.
"When you combine the amazing assortment our team has curated, and everything we've done to ensure we're delivering quality and freshness to stores nationwide, Good Little Garden is making it easier than ever to celebrate any occasion," said executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of food, essentials and beauty, Lisa Roath.
Customers can also shop Good Little Garden products through Target's convenient Drive Up and Order Pickup options. Target Circle 360 members get the added benefit of free same-day delivery for qualifying orders.
Since introducing flowers under its Spritz party brand in 2020, Target has experienced considerable growth in its floral department.
Sales of flowers and plants have surged, tripling in recent years, which has led the company to broaden its selection.
Price Action: TGT shares traded lower by 0.60% at $92.55 in premarket at last check Monday.
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U.S. markets faced heightened volatility this week as the Trump administration intensified trade restrictions, notably imposing new export controls on Nvidia's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) H20 AI chip to China. Nvidia projected a $5.5 billion revenue impact, leading to an 8.5% drop in its stock and a broader 3% decline in the semiconductor sector.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that the tariffs could exacerbate inflation, prompting criticism from President Donald Trump. Amid these tensions, gold prices surged to a record $3,330 per ounce, reflecting increased investor anxiety.
In corporate earnings, UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) unexpected downward revision of its full-year guidance led to a 22.4% plunge in its stock — the steepest single-day drop since 1998. Conversely, Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported strong performance, providing some optimism amid the market turbulence.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">"Netflix crushes Q1, says it's ‘working hard to improve and expand' its offering"</a>, by Chris Katje, reports that Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) exceeded expectations with $10.54 billion in Q1 revenue, a 12.5% year-over-year increase, driven by higher subscription and ad revenue, while emphasizing plans to enhance its content lineup — including the June 27 return of Squid Game — and expand its ad tech platform globally.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44824755/palantir-stock-is-on-fire-this-week-outpacing-broader-markets-whats-going-on">"Palantir stock is on fire this week, outpacing broader markets: What's going on?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares rose nearly 25% over five sessions after announcing a partnership with NATO Allied Command Operations to supply AI-enabled warfighting technology, a move Wedbush analyst Dan Ives called a "major win" that validates the company's platform.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44878381/eli-lilly-rallies-over-14-notches-best-day-since-june-2000-on-oral-weight-loss-drug-results-analysts-react">"Eli Lilly rallies over 14%, notches best day since June 2000 on oral weight-loss drug results: Analysts react"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) shares surged 14.36% — marking their best day since June 2000 — after its oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron achieved significant weight loss and blood sugar control in a Phase 3 trial, prompting analysts to dub it a potential "Ozempic in a pill."
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44853443/hertz-stock-accelerates-into-the-close-shares-continue-to-move-higher-after-hours-heres-why">Hertz Stock Accelerates Into The Close, Shares Continue To Move Higher After Hours: Here's Why</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44870886/why-nvidia-meta-and-3-more-are-this-strategists-top-buys-this-week-and-why">Nvidia, Meta And 3 More Stocks Are This Strategist's Top Buys: Here's Why</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44817059/usa-rare-earth-stock-continues-to-surge-whats-going-on">USA Rare Earth Stock Continues To Surge: What's Going On?</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44860240/unitedhealth-slashes-2025-outlook-on-medicare-funding-reductions-stock-crashes">"UnitedHealth slashes 2025 outlook on Medicare funding reductions, stock crashes"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares plunged over 22% after the company cut its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $26–$26.50, citing higher-than-expected care activity in its Medicare Advantage business and reduced reimbursement rates.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44789084/starbucks-stock-brews-a-bitter-blend-of-boycotts-and-bearish-charts">"Starbucks Stock Brews A Bitter Blend Of Boycotts And Bearish Charts"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) shares have declined nearly 13% over the past month as the company faces political backlash from a viral #BoycottStarbucks campaign and bearish technical indicators, with the stock trading below its 8-, 20-, 50-, and 200-day simple moving averages.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44802241/applied-digital-q3-earnings-revenue-misses-estimates-despite-strong-cloud-services-growth-shares-slide">"Applied Digital Q3 earnings: Revenue misses estimates despite strong cloud services growth, shares slide"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Applied Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) posted third-quarter revenue of $52.9 million — falling short of analyst expectations of $63.42 million — while its Cloud Services division grew 220% year-over-year, and the company recorded an adjusted loss of 8 cents per share, beating estimates for an 11-cent loss.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44841356/chip-stocks-are-facing-selling-pressure-wednesday-heres-why">Chip Stocks Are Facing Selling Pressure Wednesday: Here's Why</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44850301/target-under-pressure-from-discretionary-spend-slowdown-mounting-inventory-risk-goldman-sachs-downgrades-stock">Target Under Pressure From Discretionary Spend Slowdown, Mounting Inventory Risk, Goldman Sachs Downgrades Stock</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers">Tesla Loses Steam In Q1 While US EV Sales Climb: The Winners And Losers</a>
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Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintains Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $120 to $95.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Target, Lowers Price Target to $95

Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane today downgraded the shares of Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Buy to Neutral</a> and lowered the price forecast from $142.00 to $101.00.
The analyst is concerned about slowing growth in discretionary categories amid a volatile macro environment. Risks from potential sales declines, tariff impacts, and weaker consumer data from HundredX and Placer also weighed on the outlook.
Since joining the Americas Buy List in July 2019, TGT shares have risen 6.5%, trailing the S&amp;P 500's 80% gain, said the analyst.
TGT is facing delayed recovery in discretionary spending due to weakened consumer sentiment, tariff uncertainty, and inflation concerns.
With roughly 53% of its FY24 sales tied to discretionary items, TGT is more vulnerable to shifting consumer behavior than peers like BJ's, Costco, or Walmart, which have greater grocery exposure.
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Early first-quarter data shows sales softness, though seasonal events like Valentine's Day still drew strong spending, noted the analyst.
Tariff risks and weaker sales trends pose downside risk to TGT's FY25 earnings, especially if operating leverage declines and SG&amp;A costs remain high.
Target may need to raise prices by 1%–11% to maintain operating margins depending on tariff mitigation and cost-cutting scenarios.
Elevated inventory levels and early product receipts could pressure margins, especially if February's softer sales trends persist and lead to increased markdowns.
Placer data shows Target's foot traffic declined 5.4% YoY in April, and HundredX metrics reveal worsening consumer sentiment, with Target's Net Purchase Intent and Net Promoter Score both dropping below historical averages.
Declines in purchase intent span all income and frequency segments, with California and Texas showing the sharpest sentiment declines year-over-year, the analyst highlighted.
Keeping the above points in mind, the analyst lowered FY25 comp growth estimate to 0.0% from +1.2% and EPS estimate to $8.61 from $9.27.
Price Action: TGT shares traded lower by 2.44% at $89.84 at the last check Wednesday.
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Target Under Pressure From Discretionary Spend Slowdown, Mounting Inventory Risk, Goldman Sachs Downgrades Stock

Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgrades Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $142 to $101.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Target to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $101

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Target.
Looking at options history for Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 56% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $1,978,980 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $398,925.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $115.0 for Target over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Target options trades today is 1237.15 with a total volume of 5,533.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Target's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $115.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Target Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744732830_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$726.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$22.15</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$21.85</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>166</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Target</h3>
Target serves as the nation's seventh-largest retailer, with its strategy predicated on delivering a gratifying in-store shopping experience and a wide product assortment of trendy apparel, home goods, and household essentials at competitive prices. Target's upscale and stylish image began to carry national merit in the 1990s—a decade in which the brand saw its top line grow threefold to almost $30 billion—and has since cemented itself as a leading US retailer.Today, Target operates over 1,900 stores in the United States, generates over $100 billion in sales, and fulfills over 2 billion customer orders annually. The firm's vast footprint is typically concentrated in urban and suburban markets as the firm seeks to attract a more affluent consumer base.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Target, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Target Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,198,258, the price of TGT is down by -1.32%, reaching $93.4.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 36 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Target</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $103.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Mizuho lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $92. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their In-Line rating on Target, which currently sits at a price target of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Target with a target price of $82. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Target, targeting a price of $120. 
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Spotlight on Target: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer staples sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.14%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $55 to $65 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $45 to $46 on Nov. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 30, the company posted upbeat quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0415">latest MO news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.73%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $124 to $82 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintained an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $130 to $120 on April 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 12, the company's board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per common share.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.37%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander initiated coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and a price target of $29 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $32 to $31 on Feb. 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Kraft Heinz will release its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 29.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest KHC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0415">news </a></li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Defensive Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields

Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane today puts forward insights from meetings with the management teams of Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) and Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), along with an analysis of valuations, inventory turns and SG&amp;A ratios for the covered companies.
The note also explores the potential impact of China tariffs on profitability for Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>).
The analyst has rated the shares of Dollar Tree with Buy rating and a price forecast of $86.
Dollar Tree management said tariffs typically take three to four months to impact store inventory, providing some buffer before affecting financial results.
While near-term margins may fluctuate, they expect pricing and cost strategies to help maintain strong value offerings. They also mentioned reports of ships idling offshore, awaiting possible tariff developments, said the analyst.
Dollar Tree reports ongoing financial strain among middle- and lower-income shoppers, while upper-income spending remains strong.
A successful holiday season boosted fourth-quarter results, with continued momentum into first quarter, especially in seasonal goods.
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The loss of the Marietta, Oklahoma, distribution center continues to weigh on costs but is expected to reverse once it reopens. Family Dollar's sale is projected to improve free cash flow, noted the analyst.
The analyst gave Home Depot stock a Buy rating and a price forecast of $421.
Home Depot stated most of its imported goods are seasonal, and spring merchandise is already in hand. The next major imports are scheduled for the second half of the year.
Home Depot remains cautious about housing activity in a potential downturn. Management believes buyers have already been sidelined and noted past increases in activity when mortgage rates hover around 6%-6.5%.
Management says their experienced cost teams can assess tariff implications down to the SKU level and will deploy mitigation tactics accordingly. In 2018, Home Depot absorbed two-thirds of a $2 billion tariff impact without price hikes by sourcing alternatives or adjusting operations.
The SRS acquisition has exceeded expectations, adding $1 billion in 2024 revenue. It has enhanced Home Depot's PRO offerings and helped streamline complex project sales and order management systems, including &#8220;bill upon delivery&#8221; capabilities, said the analyst.
The analyst evaluated tariff impacts on Best Buy and Target under various mitigation and SG&amp;A reduction scenarios.
Without cost cuts, Best Buy would need to raise prices by zero to 5% and Target by 1%-11% to maintain profitability. To match FY2025 earnings estimates, Best Buy must raise prices by 3%-9% and Target by 6%-17%. With a 2% SG&amp;A reduction, those figures ease slightly, noted the analyst.
The analyst is Buy rated on Best Buy and Target with a price forecast of $101 and $142, respectively.
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Goldman Sachs Sees Upside In Retail Giants Dollar Tree, Home Depot, Best Buy And Target Despite Tariff, Margin Pressures

A April filing shows that Representative Kelly Morrison reported a purchase in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), valued between $34,006 and $160,000. The transaction date is listed as April 11, 2025, with the report published on April 11, 2025.
At present, Meta Platforms shares are trading up 0.15% at $544.41.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the past three years, Kelly Morrison executed 30 trades totaling over $987 thousand. The largest of these trades were in Target and Meta Platforms stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>): $100,001 - $250,000 Sale</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here is a list of Kelly Morrison's most recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>META</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>META</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>META</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Target</td>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Target</td>
<td>TGT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$100,001 - $250,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on Kelly Morrison's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/kelly-morrison">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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