Choice 1: for this forum, you will discuss financial forecasting.

CHOICE 1:
For this forum, you will discuss financial forecasting.

Instructions: THIS ONLY NEEDS TO BE ABOUT 200 WORDS

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.
4. Answer and discuss the following questions:
   1. What is the expected long-term growth rate in earnings based on the forecasts?
   2. Is Target’s recent performance the best indicator for future forecasting?
   3. 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.