El interés en corto de TJX Companies da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de TJX Companies. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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TJX Companies

TJX Companies is the leading off-price retailer of apparel, accessories, and home merchandise in the United States. The firm leverages its more than 20,000 global vendor relationships to procure and sell brand-name merchandise at prices 20%-60% cheaper than conventional retail channels. TJX opportunistically purchases excess inventory that stems from manufacturing overruns and retail closeout sales. The off-price retailer disperses its vast and disparate merchandise across its 5,000 global stores, creating a treasure-hunt shopping experience for consumers. Over three quarters of TJX's sales are derived from the United States, primarily via the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods banners. About 10% of sales are from Canada and 12% from Europe and Australia.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este miércoles: TJX, KEYS, TGT, LZB y ZM.

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TJX Companies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.55 million shares sold short, which is 1.29% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.49 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>TJX Companies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734549321_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for TJX Companies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing TJX Companies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, TJX Companies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 14.98%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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According to a CNBC<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/walmart-employees-wearing-body-cameras.html"> report</a>, Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) started providing body cameras to some of its store-level employees across the U.S. as part of a pilot program <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42530171/walmart-teams-up-with-chinas-meituan-to-boost-e-commerce">testing the technology. </a>
The Details: Shoppers have noticed Walmart associates wearing bodycams and signs posted at some store entrances warning shoppers that the store has "body-worn cameras in-use," according to photos <a href="https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fbody-cameras-for-the-front-end-v0-z8ut4kwzfc7d1.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3Dda8d496f9b671e48151f04b7a1e5ebda78a18bfc&amp;rdt=53348">posted</a> online. 
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A Walmart employee in Denton, Texas, was seen wearing a bodycam while checking receipts near the store's exit, according to a shopper who shared a photo with CNBC.
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It is unclear how many Walmart stores and employees are part of the bodycam pilot program, though the company said it is currently testing the tool in one market.&nbsp;
"While we don't talk about the specifics of our security measures, we are always looking at new and innovative technology used across the retail industry," a Walmart spokesperson told CNBC.&nbsp;
"This is a pilot we are testing in one market, and we will evaluate the results before making any longer-term decisions," the spokesperson added.&nbsp;
Other retailers have started using body cameras for theft prevention, but sources told CNBC that Walmart intends to use the devices for worker safety purposes.&nbsp;
TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) said earlier this year that it started using body cameras in its stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshall's and HomeGoods. 
TJX Chief Financial Officer John Joseph Kilinger said on the company's first-quarter earnings call that the body cameras were an effective loss prevention tool. 
"One of the things that we've added — we started to do last year, late towards the year, wear body cameras on our [loss prevention] associates," said Klinger.&nbsp;
"When somebody comes in, it's sort of — it's almost like a deescalation where people are less likely to do something when they're being videotaped. So we definitely feel that that's playing a role also," added Klinger.&nbsp;
A TJX spokesperson told CNBC that employees who wear body cameras have gone through training on how to use them properly and footage is shared upon request by law enforcement or in response to a subpoena.&nbsp;
"Body cameras are just one of the many ways that we work to support a safe store environment. This includes a variety of policies, trainings and procedures," the spokesperson said. 
"We hope that these body cameras will help us de-escalate incidents, deter crime and demonstrate to our Associates and customers that we take safety in our stores seriously."
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TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.85%. Currently, TJX Companies has a market capitalization of $139.99 billion. 
Buying $100 In TJX: If an investor had bought $100 of TJX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,339.32 today based on a price of $124.12 for TJX at the time of writing.
<h3>TJX Companies's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734445809_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In TJX Companies 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TJX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for TJX Companies.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $37,570, and 12, calls, for a total amount of $678,660.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $105.0 to $125.0 for TJX Companies over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for TJX Companies options trades today is 2280.4 with a total volume of 1,289.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for TJX Companies's big money trades within a strike price range of $105.0 to $125.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>TJX Companies 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734117379_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$16.15</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$161.0K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$94.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$16.65</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.73</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$49.8K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
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<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$22.15</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$21.95</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About TJX Companies</h3>
TJX Companies is the leading off-price retailer of apparel, accessories, and home merchandise in the United States. The firm leverages its more than 20,000 global vendor relationships to procure and sell brand-name merchandise at prices 20%-60% cheaper than conventional retail channels. TJX opportunistically purchases excess inventory that stems from manufacturing overruns and retail closeout sales. The off-price retailer disperses its vast and disparate merchandise across its 5,000 global stores, creating a treasure-hunt shopping experience for consumers. Over three quarters of TJX's sales are derived from the United States, primarily via the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods banners. About 10% of sales are from Canada and 12% from Europe and Australia.
<h3>Where Is TJX Companies Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,335,677, with TJX's price down by -0.32%, positioned at $126.01.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for TJX Companies</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $136.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on TJX Companies with a target price of $134. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Buy rating for TJX Companies, targeting a price of $132. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Deutsche Bank continues to hold a Buy rating for TJX Companies, targeting a price of $131. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for TJX Companies, targeting a price of $138. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on TJX Companies, which currently sits at a price target of $145. 
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TJX Companies CEO And President Ernie Herrman Sells 7,533 Shares At An Average Price Of $126.18

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $134 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on TJX Companies, Maintains $134 Price Target

Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $140 to $145.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on TJX Companies, Raises Price Target to $145

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Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $135 to $140.

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on TJX Companies, Raises Price Target to $140

In the last three months, 8 analysts have published ratings on TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $134.38, with a high estimate of $142.00 and a low estimate of $130.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 1.61% increase from the previous average price target of $132.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733407293_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of TJX Companies by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabriella Carbone</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to TJX Companies. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of TJX Companies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of TJX Companies's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into TJX Companies's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on TJX Companies analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About TJX Companies</h2>
TJX Companies is the leading off-price retailer of apparel, accessories, and home merchandise in the United States. The firm leverages its more than 21,000 global vendor relationships to procure and sell brand-name merchandise at prices 20%-60% cheaper than conventional retail channels. TJX opportunistically purchases excess inventory that stems from manufacturing overruns and retail closeout sales. The off-price retailer disperses its vast and disparate merchandise across its 5,000 global stores, creating a treasure-hunt shopping experience for consumers. Over three quarters of TJX's sales are derived from the United States, primarily via the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods banners. About 10% of sales are from Canada and 12% from Europe and Australia.
<h3>Financial Milestones: TJX Companies's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: TJX Companies displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.42%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: TJX Companies's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): TJX Companies's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 16.26% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.12%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.56, TJX Companies adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Expert Outlook: TJX Companies Through The Eyes Of 8 Analysts

Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $133 to $138.

Baird Maintains Outperform on TJX Companies, Raises Price Target to $138

In the current session, the stock is trading at $126.50, after a 0.24% spike. Over the past month, TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) stock increased by 11.79%, and in the past year, by 41.91%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732809617_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>TJX Companies P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 21.47 in the Specialty Retail industry, TJX Companies Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 29.76. Shareholders might be inclined to think that TJX Companies Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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TD Cowen analyst John Kernan maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $130 to $132.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on TJX Companies, Raises Price Target to $132

TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tjx-companies-q3-earnings-revenue-140011671.html">quarter on Wednesday</a>.
The company reported third-quarter earnings per share of $1.14 (+11%), beating the street view of $1.09. Quarterly sales of $14.06 billion (+6%) beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.95 billion.
TJX Companies reported a 3% increase in consolidated comparable store sales at the high end of the company's plan, driven entirely by higher customer transactions.
"I want to specifically highlight our European team for their strong results, which drove the 7% comp increase at our TJX International division," said Ernie Herrman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The TJX Companies.
TJX Companies expects fourth-quarter GAAP EPS to be between $1.12 and $1.14, below the consensus estimate of $1.17. For the fourth quarter, the company continues to expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up 2% to 3%.
For FY25, the company revised its GAAP EPS forecast to $4.15 – $4.17, slightly above the prior guidance of $4.09 – $4.13 and in line with the consensus of $4.16. For the full year fiscal 2025, the company continues to expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up 3%
TJX shares fell 0.5% to trade at $119.20 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on TJX following earnings announcement.
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<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Gabriella Carbone maintained TJX with a Buy and raised the price target from $130 to $131.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained TJX with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $138 to $142.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and maintained a $134 price target.</li>
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TJX Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Upbeat Earnings

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Truist Securities boosted the price target for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTI#NYSE">UTI</a>) from $22 to $26. Truist Securities analyst Jasper Bibb maintained a Buy rating. Universal Technical Institute shares closed at $19.89 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel increased the price target for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) from $195 to $205. Stifel analyst Erik Rasmussen maintained a Buy rating. Digital Realty Trust shares closed at $185.91 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities raised Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) price target from $190 to $220. B. Riley Securities analyst Naved Khan maintained a Buy rating. Wix.com shares settled at $210.27 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo boosted Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) price target from $140 to $165. Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Williams-Sonoma shares closed at $175.04 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Rosenblatt increased NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) price target from $200 to $220. Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann maintained a Buy rating. Nvidia shares closed at $145.89 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS boosted Spire Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) price target from $75 to $80. UBS analyst William Appicelli maintained a Buy rating. Spire shares closed at $68.39 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Guggenheim cut the price target for AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) from $190 to $189. Guggenheim analyst Ali Faghri maintained a Buy rating. AutoNation shares settled at $164.85 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen boosted Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) price target from $290 to $340. TD Cowen analyst J. Derrick Wood maintained a Hold rating. Salesforce shares closed at $325.70 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group increased the price target for The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) from $138 to $142. Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an Outperform rating. TJX shares closed at $119.74 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank boosted Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) price target from $180 to $190. Deutsche Bank analyst Brad Zelnick maintained a Buy rating. Snowflake shares closed at $129.12 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/snow/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach reiterated the Buy rating on TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $137.</a>
Yesterday, the company reported third-quarter earnings per share of $1.14 (+11%), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42088621/tjx-companies-beats-q3-earnings-stock-dips-on-dim-q4-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the street view of $1.09</a>. Quarterly sales of $14.06 billion (+6%) beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.95 billion.
TJX Companies reported a 3% increase in consolidated comparable store sales at the high end of the company&#8217;s plan, driven entirely by higher customer transactions.
Roach remains optimistic after the quarter, maintaining a &#8220;constructive view.&#8221;
The analyst is encouraged by TJX&#8217;s continued momentum in transaction-driven comparable sales across its various brands, as well as its strong execution in both new and existing categories.
Additionally, there is a promising long-term growth potential for TJX on a global scale.
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The analyst sees further opportunities for the company to gain market share and expand margins, benefiting from stronger vendor relationships and improved merchandise margins. This positions TJX well to navigate short-term industry challenges, such as tariffs and freight costs, Roach adds.
The analyst noted that while there have been choppy trends across various sub-sectors of consumer discretionary during the third-quarter earnings season, Roach is particularly encouraged by TJX&#8217;s strong messaging regarding the home sector and early fourth-quarter growth momentum.
However, the analyst also pointed out that unseasonable weather and the impacts of hurricanes are expected to remain key topics as companies continue reporting quarterly results, with a particular focus on early holiday selling trends for off-price and department store competitors.
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintains TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $138 to $142.

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The apparel industry's long-term growth appears promising, driven by rising awareness, social media trends, and the adoption of digital technologies. Hence, it could be wise to buy sound fashion & luxury stocks: The TJX Companies (TJX), Ralph Lauren (RL), and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) that never go out of style. Keep reading... The trends in the retail industry are evolving very fast, primarily being shaped by the influence of the Millennials and Gen Z generations. Companies and brands are endeavoring to cater to the shifting consumer preferences and adopt the latest technologies for the same.
Given this background, investors could invest in fundamentally sound apparel stocks, The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>), Ralph Lauren Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RL/">RL</a>), and Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>) for potential gains.
Fashion is changing at lightning speed with evolving consumer behaviors, especially amid the influence of social media among millennials and Gen Z, coupled with online shopping trends. Further, factors like expanding e-commerce, economic growth, increasing consumer spending, and the holiday season are currently contributing to the apparel market demand.
Companies are emphasizing leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage the customer by understanding their preferences and offering personalized recommendations. Also, innovative technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual fitting rooms are leading to enhanced market efficiency.
With this, the global apparel market is projected to grow from $1.80 trillion in 2025 to $2.97 trillion by 2033, exhibiting growth at a <a href="https://straitsresearch.com/report/apparel-market">CAGR of 8.02%</a>. Factors including the rise of e-commerce and digital shopping, a growing number of affluent individuals, and growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical fashion are driving the market growth.
Given these favorable market trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the top B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> stocks, starting with the third choice.
Stock #3: The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>)
TJX operates internationally as an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer. The company operates through four segments: Marmaxx; HomeGoods; TJX Canada; and TJX International.
On June 7, TJX entered into a definitive agreement for a joint venture with Grupo Axo, S.A.P.I. de C.V., an operator of global brands in Mexico and South America. Under the agreement, TJX owns 49% of the joint venture, and Axo owns 51% of the joint venture. The agreement comprises Axo's off-price physical store business in Mexico, which includes over 200 stores.
The strategic collaboration with Axo expands TJX's operations in Mexico and offers opportunities to grow and enhance the country's leading off-price retailer.
During the third quarter that ended November 2, 2024, TJX's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netsales.asp">net sales</a> rose 6% year-over-year to $14.06 billion, and its total segment profit grew 10.2% year-over-year to $1.84 billion. The company's income before income taxes rose 9.3% from the year-ago value to $1.74 billion.
Furthermore, the company's net income and EPS came in at $1.30 billion and $1.14, up 8.9% and 10.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects TJX's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 5.7% and 6.8% year-over-year to $13.19 billion and $0.99, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
TJX's stock has increased 17.3% over the past six months and 42.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $125.90.
TJX's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, Momentum, and Quality. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry, TJX is ranked #20 out of 60 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">Click here</a> to access additional TJX ratings.
Stock #2: Ralph Lauren Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RL/">RL</a>)
RL designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products internationally. The company provides apparel for men's, women's, and children's clothing. It also offers products like footwear, accessories, sneakers, sandals, eyewear, fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, umbrellas, etc.
On September 13, RL's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.825 per share on its common stock. The dividend was paid on October 11, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 27, 2024.
RL pays an annual dividend of $3.30, which translates to a yield of 1.45% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 1.86%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 31.8% over the past three years.
For the second quarter that ended September 28, 2024, RL reported revenues of $1.73 billion, up 5.7% year-over-year, and its gross profit grew 8% from the prior-year quarter to $1.16 billion. The company's adjusted net income totaled $162.10 million or $2.54 per common share, reflecting 15% and 20.9% growth from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
Street expects RL's EPS for the third quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 7.8% year-over-year to $4.50. For the same quarter, the company's revenue is expected to grow 3.9% year-over-year to $2.01 billion. Also, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
RL's shares have gained 21.1% over the past six months and 69.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $228.13.
RL's POWR Ratings reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
RL has an A grade for Quality. It is ranked #19 out of 60 stocks in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have other ratings of RL for Growth, Value, Sentiment, Momentum, and Stability. Get all RL ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RL/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">ANF</a>)
ANF is an international omnichannel retailer. It offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids under brands like Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks.
On December 4, ANF announced a multi-year franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong to expand its presence in the Indian market. The collaboration focuses on establishing retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and digital storefronts. The agreement supports long-term opportunities for global, omnichannel growth for ANK's brands.
Also, on August 15, ANF entered into a new partnership with Haddad Brands to expand its global reach of its abercrombie kids brand. The strategic collaboration is positioned to support the long-term growth of ANF and its brands.
During the third quarter, which ended November 02, 2024, ANF's net sales increased 14.4% year-over-year to $1.21 billion. Its adjusted operating income rose 25.4% from the year-ago value to $179.28 million. Net income attributable to A&amp;F of $131.98 million indicates growth of 37.2% from the prior year's quarter. Also, its adjusted EPS was $2.50, up 31.6% year-over-year.
Street expects ANF's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 7.1% and 18.4% year-over-year to $1.56 billion and $3.52, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of ANF have surged 58.8% year-to-date and 71.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $140.07.
ANF's POWR Ratings reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
ANF has an A grade for Quality. It is ranked #18 out of 60 stocks in the B-rated Fashion &amp; Luxury industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have ANF ratings for Momentum, Value, Sentiment, Growth, and Stability. Get all ANF ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ANF/">here</a>.
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TJX shares were trading at $126.84 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $0.94 (+0.75%). Year-to-date, TJX has gained 37.08%, versus a 28.24% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The consumer discretionary industry is well-positioned for significant growth due to increasing consumer spending and evolving consumer priorities. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy top consumer discretionary stocks Booking Holdings (BKNG), Lowe's Companies (LOW), and The TJX Companies (TJX). Read more... Investors are attracted to consumer discretionary stocks because they offer the potential for substantial returns, driven by heightened spending on nonessential goods and services during periods of economic expansion.
Given the industry's tailwinds, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound consumer discretionary stocks: Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>), Lowe's Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOW/">LOW</a>), and The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>).
As per the reports by McKinsey, in the third quarter of 2024, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/the-state-of-the-us-consumer">optimism regarding the U.S. economy</a> reached its highest point in a year. Consumer Spending in the United States increased to <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/consumer-spending">$16.11 trillion in the third quarter of 2024</a> from $15.97 trillion in the second quarter of 2024.
In addition, U.S. retail sales increased 0.4% month-over-month in October 2024, following an upwardly revised <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-sales">0.8% gain in September</a> and above market forecasts of 0.3%. Also, the National Retail Federation forecasts a 2.5% to <a href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-forecasts-retail-sales-reach-least-523-trillion-2024">3.5% rise in 2024</a> retail sales, reaching up to $5.28 trillion. 
Considering these encouraging trends, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three best consumer discretionary stocks.
Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>)
BKNG provides online and traditional travel and restaurant reservations and related services internationally. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations, and Priceline, which provides online travel reservation services.
BKNG's trailing-12-month gross profit and EBIT margins of 84.67% and 28.70% are 124.6% and 254% higher than the respective industry averages of 37.71% and 8.11%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 21.85% is significantly higher than the industry average of 4.08%.
BKNG's total revenues for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, increased 8.9% year-over-year to $7.99 billion. Its operating income came in at $3.18 billion, up 2.4% from the year-ago quarter. The company reported net income of $2.52 billion and $74.34 per common share, both up marginally from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect BKNG's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 to increase 8.3% year-over-year to $5.18 billion. For the same quarter, Street expects its EPS to increase 12.6% year-over-year to $36.02. The company surpassed its revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
BKNG's stock has soared 48.8% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $5185.33.
BKNG's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its positive outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. It is ranked #15 in the 52-stock A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated BKNG for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Value. Get all BKNG ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">here</a>.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOW/">LOW</a>)
LOW operates as a home improvement retailer that offers a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating, as well as home improvement appliances.
LOW's trailing-12-month net income margin of 8.19% is 100.4% higher than the industry average of 4.08%. Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 12.33% is 52% higher than the 8.11% industry average. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 14.66% is 28.3% higher than the 11.43% industry average.
During the fiscal third quarter, which ended November 1, 2024, LOW's net sales were reported at $20.17 billion. The company reported net earnings and earnings per common share of $1.70 billion and $2.99, respectively.
Analysts expect LOW's revenue to increase 1.5% year-over-year to $84.56 billion, accompanied by a projected 5.8% year-over-year rise in EPS to $12.59 for the fiscal year ending January 2026. Moreover, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of LOW have gained 30% over the past year to close the last trading session at $270.11.
LOW's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
LOW has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #13 out of 57 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/home-improvement-goods/">Home Improvement &amp; Goods</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access LOW's ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, Sentiment, and Stability <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOW/">here</a>.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>)
TJX operates internationally as an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer. The company operates through four segments: Marmaxx; HomeGoods; TJX Canada; and TJX International.
On June 7, TJX entered into a definitive agreement for a joint venture with Grupo Axo, S.A.P.I. de C.V., an operator of global brands in Mexico and South America. Under the agreement, TJX owns 49% of the joint venture, and Axo owns 51% of the joint venture. The agreement comprises Axo's off-price physical store business in Mexico, which includes over 200 stores.
The strategic collaboration with Axo expands TJX's operations in Mexico and offers opportunities to grow and enhance the country's leading off-price retailer.
During the third quarter that ended November 2, 2024, TJX's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netsales.asp">net sales</a> rose 6% year-over-year to $14.06 billion, and its total segment profit grew 10.2% year-over-year to $1.84 billion. The company's income before income taxes rose 9.3% from the year-ago value to $1.74 billion.
Furthermore, the company's net income and EPS came in at $1.30 billion and $1.14, up 8.9% and 10.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects TJX's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 5.7% and 6.8% year-over-year to $13.19 billion and $0.99, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
TJX's stock has increased 32.6% over the past nine months and 42.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $127.20.
TJX's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
TJX has a B grade for Momentum, Sentiment, Stability, and Quality. It is ranked #20 out of 60 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry.
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The consumer discretionary market is flourishing, driven by cooling inflation, rising income levels, and improving consumer confidence. As consumer spending surges amid holiday shopping, buying top consumer discretionary stocks Amazon.com (AMZN), The TJX Companies (TJX), and Travel + Leisure (TNL) could be ideal. Read more... In the last few months, consumer spending has rapidly increased, fueled by steady economic recovery, easing inflation, supportive government initiatives, and a favorable job market. This rapid rise in consumer spending, especially amid the holiday shopping season, is propelling the consumer discretionary industry's growth.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong consumer discretionary stocks Amazon.com, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>), The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>), and Travel + Leisure Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">TNL</a>) with significant growth potential.
With positive economic indicators like lower borrowing costs, low unemployment rates, and a steady job market, consumer spending is continuing on its upward trend. A <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/the-state-of-the-us-consumer">report by McKinsey</a> showed that the US consumer optimism reached its highest level in the fourth quarter of 2024.
As the U.S. inflation is easing, it is boosting consumers' confidence in the market, allowing them to consider spending on non-essential items. Further, aspects like rising disposable income, online market expansion, and strategic retail discounts and marketing will fuel consumer spending in the ongoing quarter.
Also, amid the holiday season, U.S. retail is expected to surge to unprecedented levels. During November 2024, <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-sales">U.S. retail sales increased 0.7%</a> from the prior month and above the forecast of 0.5%. In the ongoing holiday shopping season, motor vehicles and part dealers and non-store retailers' sales marked the highest increases of 2.6% and 1.8% in November.
According to Statista, the total value of retail sales during the holiday shopping season is expected to <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1189993/holiday-season-retail-sales-value-us/">total $973 billion in 2024</a>, representing a 4.8% increase from the previous year's value of around $929 billion.
With these trends in mind, investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound consumer discretionary stocks: AMZN, TJX, and TNL.
Amazon.com, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>)
AMZN internationally engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscription services through online and physical stores. It operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company also manufactures and sells electronic devices and develops and produces media content.
On December 9, AMZN and Intuit Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INTU/">INTU</a>) announced a multi-year partnership to empower millions of Amazon sellers with Intuit's AI-driven platform, offering financial management tools, compliance support, and capital access. Intuit's AI-driven expert platform will allow AMZN's sellers to discover and access Intuit's platform seamlessly, benefiting from powerful financial insights.
On December 4, AMZN's Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) announced four innovations for Amazon SageMaker AI to help customers get started faster with popular publicly available models, maximize training efficiency, lower costs, and use their preferred tools to accelerate generative artificial intelligence (AI) model development.
During the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, AMZN reported total net sales of $158.88 billion, indicating growth of 11% year-over-year. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> grew 55.6% from the prior-year quarter to $17.41 billion. The company's net income and EPS amounted to $15.33 billion and $1.43, reflecting increases of 55.2% and 52.1% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects AMZN's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 10.2% year-over-year to $187.24 billion. The company's EPS for the ongoing quarter is expected to grow 47.6% year-over-year to $1.48. Also, AMZN has topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of AMZN have soared 26.6% over the past six months and 51.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $232.93.
AMZN's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
AMZN has an A grade for Sentiment. It also has a B grade for Momentum, Quality, and Growth. It is ranked #14 out of 52 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have AMZN's ratings for Value and Stability. Get all AMZN ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">here</a>.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">TJX</a>)
TJX operates as an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer internationally. The company operates in four segments: Marmaxx; HomeGoods; TJX Canada; and TJX International. It sells family apparel, home fashions, cookware, jewelry and accessories, and other merchandise.
On December 9, TJX declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.375 per share, payable on March 6, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2025.
TJX pays an annual dividend of $1.50, which translates to a yield of 1.21% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 1.30%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 11.9% over the past three years.
On June 7, TJX entered into a definitive agreement for a joint venture with Grupo Axo, S.A.P.I. de C.V., an operator of global brands in Mexico and South America. Under the terms of the agreement, TJX owns 49%, and Axo owns 51% of the joint venture. The agreement comprises Axo's off-price physical store business in Mexico, which includes over 200 stores.
For the third quarter that ended November 2, 2024, TJX's net sales increased 6% year-over-year to $14.06 billion. Its income before income taxes grew 9.3% from the year-ago value to $1.74 billion. In addition, the company's net income and EPS came in at $1.30 billion and $1.14, up 8.9% and 10.7% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Street expects TJX's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending April 2025) to increase 5.7% and 6.8% year-over-year to $13.19 billion and $0.99, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
TJX's stock has gained 12.3% over the past six months and 37.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $123.72.
TJX's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, Momentum, and Quality. TJX is ranked #13 among 60 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/fashion-luxury/">Fashion &amp; Luxury</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TJX/">Click here</a> to access TJX's additional ratings for Growth and Value.
Travel + Leisure Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">TNL</a>)
TNL internationally provides hospitality services and travel products. The company operates through two segments: Vacation Ownership and Travel and Membership. The company develops, markets, and sells vacation ownership interests (VOIs) to individual consumers and provides consumer financing for the sale of VOIs and property management services at resorts.
On November 6, TNL's board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend was scheduled for payment on December 31, 2024, to shareholders who were on record as of December 13, 2024. It pays an annual dividend of $2, which translates to a dividend yield of 3.58% at the prevailing price levels.
TNL pays an annual dividend of $2, which translates to a yield of 3.75% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 3.53%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 17% over the past three years.
TNL's net revenues increased 0.7% year-over-year to $993 million during the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024. Its operating income was $189 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $242 million for the same period. Also, the company's adjusted net income came in at $110 million. Its adjusted EPS of $1.57 indicates growth of 1.9% from the prior year's quarter.
As per its fourth quarter 2024 guidance, TNL expects adjusted EBITDA of $240 million to $260 million, and its gross VOI sales are expected between $550 million and $600 million.
Also, for the full year, the company reaffirmed its adjusted EBITDA of $915 million to $935 million. It now expects gross VOI sales of $2.25 billion to $2.30 billion.
Analysts expect TNL's revenue for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 2.6% year-over-year to $940.09 million, and its EPS is expected to grow 10.3% year-over-year to $1.07 for the same quarter. Moreover, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
TNL's stock has surged 20.4% over the past six months and 33.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $53.33.
TNL's POWR Ratings reflect its bright outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Value. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/travel-hotels-resorts/">Travel – Hotels/Resorts</a> industry, TNL is ranked #3 among 20 stocks.
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AMZN shares were trading at $231.15 per share on Tuesday afternoon, down $1.78 (-0.76%). Year-to-date, AMZN has gained 52.13%, versus a 28.33% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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