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TJX (TJX) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know

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In the latest close session, TJX (TJX - Free Report) was up +1.43% at $146.68. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.54%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.81%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 2.27%.

Shares of the parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and other stores have appreciated by 3.01% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.63%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.29%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of TJX in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on November 19, 2025. On that day, TJX is projected to report earnings of $1.22 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 7.02%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $14.88 billion, reflecting a 5.82% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.65 per share and revenue of $60.37 billion, which would represent changes of +9.15% and +7%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for TJX. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.19% higher. As of now, TJX holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, TJX is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 31.12. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 26 of its industry.

Investors should also note that TJX has a PEG ratio of 3.2 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Retail - Discount Stores industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.66.

The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, positioning it in the top 38% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.


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