TJX Stock Gains as International Expansion Boosts Earnings and Secures 139th Trading Volume Rank

On September 2, 2025, The stock (TJX) rose 1.43% to $138.57, with a trading volume of $0.73 billion, ranking 139th in the market. The international segment of TJX Companies demonstrated robust performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with a 5% year-over-year increase in comparable store sales driven by strong results in Europe and Australia. Segment profit margin expanded to 5.2%, up 80 basis points, supported by TJX’s established off-price retail model and global sourcing network spanning 21,000 vendors across 100 countries.

Management highlighted the company’s international expansion potential, including over 1,800 additional store openings in existing markets like Spain, as well as strategic initiatives in Mexico and the Middle East. These efforts aim to diversify growth beyond core regions while leveraging TJX’s decades of global retail experience. The company’s ability to maintain customer transaction growth across all divisions underscores its value proposition’s resonance with global consumers.

The stock’s forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 28.29X is below the industry average of 31.72X, reflecting a relatively lower valuation. Analysts anticipate 7% and 10.3% year-over-year earnings growth for fiscal 2026 and 2027, respectively, with recent estimate revisions adding 8 cents and 10 cents to the consensus. TJX’s Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) further supports its appeal to investors seeking exposure to a high-growth international retail model.

Backtested results indicate that TJX’s stock has outperformed its sector over the past three months, rising 6.6% against the industry’s 4.4% decline. Historical data suggests the stock’s valuation and earnings trajectory remain aligned with its expansion strategy, positioning it as a key player in the off-price retail sector amid global market dynamics.