TJX Companies Gains 1.1%, Q4 EPS Seen at $1.38 on $17.4B Revenue
Shares of TJX Companies jumped 1.1% to close at $158.23, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.69% gain and marking a 2.01% rise over the past month versus a 5.99% sector decline. Analysts project Q4 EPS of $1.38 on $17.4 billion revenue (up 6.4%) and full-year EPS of $4.67 on $60.02 billion (up 6.5%).
1. Stock Performance
Shares closed at $158.23, up 1.1% on the day and outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.69% advance, while climbing 2.01% over the last month compared to a 5.99% drop in the retail sector.
2. Q4 Earnings Projections
Analysts forecast fourth-quarter EPS of $1.38, representing a 12.2% year-over-year increase, on revenue of $17.4 billion, up 6.4% from the prior-year quarter. Consensus also calls for full-year EPS of $4.67 on $60.02 billion revenue, reflecting growth of 9.6% and 6.5% respectively.
3. Valuation Metrics
The company trades at a forward P/E of 30.53 versus the industry average of 28.15 and a PEG ratio of 2.99 in line with sector peers. It holds a strong quantitative rating of #2, indicating positive analyst revisions and near-term momentum.