Unit 5 Discussion

 Prompt: 
In this assignment, you will participate in a discussion financial forecasting.

Instructions 

1. Access the Target Corporation website, www.target.com.  
2. Review the company's financial performance, focusing on the earnings history, earnings per share, and projected earnings.
3. Research forecasts for Target's earnings per share over the next fiscal year using three different sources. What is the expected long-term growth rate in earnings based on the forecasts?
4. Post your answer to the following question to the Discussion Board: 

-  Is Target's recent performance the best indicator for future forecasting?

-  What factors will directly or indirectly influence Target’s financial results? 

Participation Requirements: Original discussion forum posts:

• Create a thread for your original post identified with your name.
• Prepare a quality, substantive post that addresses the objectives of the discussion forum and the expectations set forth in the grading rubric
• Include supportive evidence; such as direct applicable experience and expert sources.
• Due no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm, CT