James Lee on tariff costs
From Target Corp ($TGT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call · · Castify Earnings Call
“In Q1, as you might recall, I mentioned two primary headwinds facing us in the balance of the year and that was related to inventory adjustment costs. All of those have been taken care of in the first half of this year. So, we're clean from a second half perspective. And then we talked about tariff costs. The majority of the tariff related costs that we had signaled was related to one-time costs, primarily driven by order cancellation costs, but the vast majority of that hit us in Q2.”
On , James Lee, Executive VP & CFO at Target Corporation, spoke about tariff costs during Target Corp ($TGT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call on Castify Earnings Call.
About James Lee
On Target's Q1 2026 earnings call, Jim Lee stated that the company is planning for a full-year net sales increase centered around 4%, which he described as two percentage points stronger than the prior range. He noted that the company expects to end the year near the high end of its profit range, while maintaining a cautious outlook due to the amount of the year remaining. Lee said the company plans to request a small increase in the quarterly dividend from the board and, assuming continued business performance, may have capacity for share repurchases later in the year, with the pace governed by the company's outlook and goal of maintaining its credit ratings. Lee characterized the company's approach as "writing a new chapter for Target" through disciplined choices and a clear articulation of its role in retail. He described early signs that the company's plans are resonating with customers, while also emphasizing caution about the near-term operating environment due to consumer headwinds and dips in sentiment. Lee stated that the company is focused on delivering consistent growth and investing in the business, team, and communities, and that the first quarter represented a step toward long-term growth goals.