TJX Hits $0.54B Volume at 195th Rank Nears 0.75 Rally Pre-Earnings

On August 12, 2025, The TJX Companies (TJX) recorded a trading volume of $0.54 billion, ranking 195th in the stock market. The stock closed with a 0.75% increase for the session. The retailer is set to report Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings on August 20, with analysts projecting $14.1 billion in revenue and $1.01 per share in earnings, reflecting 4.5% and 5.2% year-over-year growth respectively.

Recent developments highlight TJX's strategic focus on enhancing customer experience and expanding its e-commerce footprint. The HomeGoods division is expected to drive performance, with projected net sales of $2.2 billion for Q2, up 4.8% year-over-year. Management anticipates 2-3% comparable sales growth and total sales between $13.9 billion and $14 billion. However, rising labor costs and tariff pressures remain headwinds, with management forecasting a pretax margin contraction to 10.4-10.5% from 10.9% in the prior-year period.

A Zacks Investment Research model predicts an earnings surprise for TJX, supported by a +1.49% Earnings ESP score and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold). The company's trailing four-quarter earnings surprise average stands at 4.3%, indicating consistent performance relative to estimates. Analysts note strong inventory positioning and product diversification as key advantages for sustaining growth in both physical and digital channels.

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