$Target(TGT)$ plunged 21% after its Q3 earnings report, seemingly encountering yet another major challenge since the inflation crisis, with its weaker-than-expected performance, as reflected in its financials, the performance of its various business segments, and its outlook, similarly falling short of the company's own guidance from last quarter.Since Target just raised its guidance last quarter, it failed to meet it again this quarter, further making investors question the ability of the company's management.Financials vs. market expectationsThe company is struggling against the backdrop of weak consumption of non-essential goods.Key financials missed expectations across the boardOverall revenue: $25.67 billion, up 1% (below market expectations o