TJX Companies tops the S&P 500 Index after strong earnings

[TJX Canada sign on their Corporate office building in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.]
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TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TJX]) rallied on Wednesday following the release of its second quarter earnings report, which topped analyst expectations on revenue, comparable sales, and profit. The company's results were driven by robust consumer demand for off-price merchandise across its TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods chains. TJX (NYSE:TJX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TJX]) also raised its full-year guidance, citing continued momentum in customer traffic and effective inventory management that led to improved merchandise margins.

On Wall Street, Citi backed its Buy rating on the retailer. Analyst Paul Lejuez said TJX's (TJX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TJX]) Q2 results were strong, and the margin performance was a good signal that off-pricers are favorably positioned in the current tariff-impacted environment. "Though in part due to mark to market hedges, management noted that merch margin was flat despite tariff pressure (which we believe is better than market expectations)," added Lejeuz.

Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe and his team think the Q3 guidance issued by TJX Companies (TJX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TJX]) could prove conservative.

Bank of America was also positive on the TJX (TJX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TJX]) earnings report. Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the company's earnings consistency is rare and should allow for continued multiple expansion. The firm's Buy rating reflects the view that TJX will continue to drive comparable sales higher domestically as it captures new customers with strong inventory management and excellent execution. "Internationally, we expect the company to improve comps and segment operating margins for its Europe and Canada businesses," highlighted Hutchinson.

Shares of TJX Companies (TJX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TJX]) were up 4.6% at 10:48 a.m., and the stock was the leading gainer in the S&P 500 Index. TJX traded at an all-time high of $145.60 earlier in the session.

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