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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 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.

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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, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) shares are trading lower in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42085528/the-tjx-companies-inc-reports-q3-fy25-results-comp-store-sales-growth-of-3-at-high-end-of-plan-pre" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session 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&#8217;s plan, driven entirely by higher customer transactions.
&#8220;I want to specifically highlight our European team for their strong results, which drove the 7% comp increase at our TJX International division,&#8221; said Ernie Herrman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The TJX Companies.
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The company achieved a pretax profit margin of 12.3%, up 0.3 percentage points from last year, significantly surpassing its plan.
The gross profit margin for the third quarter was 31.6%, which is up 0.5 percentage points compared to last year, primarily due to an increase in merchandise margin.
Total inventories as of November 2, 2024 were $8.4 billion, compared to $8.3 billion at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024.&nbsp;
For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the company generated $1.0 billion of operating cash flow and ended the quarter with $4.7 billion of cash.
During the third quarter, the company returned a total of $997 million to shareholders.&nbsp;The company now expects to repurchase approximately $2.25 billion to $2.5 billion of TJX stock during the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025.
During the third quarter, TJX Companies completed a $179 million cash investment in a joint venture with Grupo Axo, S.A.P.I. de C.V., an operator of global brands in Mexico and South America. TJX owns 49%, while Axo holds 51% of the joint venture.
Outlook: TJX Companies expects fourth-quarter GAAP EPS to be between $1.12 and $1.14, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">below the consensus estimate of $1.17.</a>
For the&nbsp;fourth quarter, the company continues to expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up&nbsp;2%&nbsp;to&nbsp;3%.
For FY25, the company revised its GAAP EPS forecast to $4.15 &#8211; $4.17, slightly above the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40482082" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior guidance </a>of $4.09 &#8211; $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&nbsp;3%.
Price Action: TJX shares are trading lower by 2.14% to $117.00&nbsp;premarket at last check Wednesday.
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TJX Companies Q3 Earnings: Revenue And EPS Beat, Comp Sales Growth, Dim Q4 Profit Outlook

TJX Companies Says Q3 Consolidated Comparable Store Sales Increased 3%, At The High-end Of The Company's Plan, And Were Entirely Driven By An Increase In Customer Transactions

For the full year Fiscal 2025, the Company continues to expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up 3%. The Company is increasing its outlook for pretax profit margin to be 11.3% and raising its diluted earnings per share outlook to be in the range of $4.15 to $4.17.

TJX Companies Expects FY25 GAAP EPS Of $4.15-$4.17 Versus Prior Guidance Of $4.09-$4.13 And Consensus Of $4.16

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<li>For the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company continues to expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up 2% to 3%.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Company now expects pretax profit margin to be in the range of 10.8% to 10.9% and diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.12 to $1.14.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The change in the Company's fourth quarter pretax profit margin and earnings per share guidance is due to the expected reversal of the third quarter benefit from the timing of certain expenses.</li>
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TJX Companies Expects Q4 FY25 GAAP EPS Of $1.12-$1.14 Versus Consensus Of $1.18

TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.09 by 4.59 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $14.06 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.95 billion by 0.82 percent. This is a 6.02 percent increase over sales of $13.27 billion the same period last year.

TJX Companies Q3 2025 GAAP EPS $1.14 Beats $1.09 Estimate, Sales $14.06B Beat $13.95B Estimate

U.S. stocks could open on a tentative note on Wednesday amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42064198/putin-revises-nuclear-doctrine-for-broader-strikes-after-us-backed-ukrainian-attack-markets-drop-bonds-gain">simmering geopolitical tensions</a>. Futures of all three major indices were marginally up as investors weighed escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and earnings from AI bellwether Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
U.S. equity markets have had a mixed week so far, with the Dow Jones facing pressure even as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq witnessed sideway movements.
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.13% to $591.05 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.10% to $503.96, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Markets had a second consecutive mixed session, with the Dow Jones closing lower by 0.3% while the S&amp;P 500 edged up. The Nasdaq gained over 1% in the run-up to Nvidia's earnings.
Crude oil prices continued to gain as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalated.
This geopolitical anxiety rubbed off on treasury yields as well, which edged up.
On the economic data front, housing starts in the U.S. declined by 3.1% to 1.311 million in October versus a revised 1.353 million in the previous month. U.S. building permits declined by 0.6% to an annual rate of 1.416 million in October.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday.
However, industrial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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Insights From Analysts:
Wedbush's Dan Ives expressed upbeat sentiment about Nvidia's earnings, saying that the AI giant could deliver earnings beat and raise guidance as well.
"We expect a drop the mic performance from Nvidia tomorrow night as Godfather of AI Jensen &amp; Co. are the only game in town with $1 trillion of AI Cap-Ex on the way with Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs the new oil and gold in this world."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We expect a drop the mic performance from Nvidia tomorrow night as Godfather of AI Jensen &amp; Co. are the only game in town with $1 trillion of AI Cap-Ex on the way with Nvidia&#39;s GPUs the new oil and gold in this world. We believe $2 billion beat/$2 billion guide higher&#x1f525;&#x1f3c6;&#x1f402;&#x1f37f;
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1858854901801009208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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While there is optimism among analysts about Nvidia and other AI stocks, the European Central Bank expressed caution about the possibility of an "AI bubble."
&#8220;This concentration among a few large firms raises concerns over the possibility of an AI-related asset price bubble,&#8221; the ECB said in its latest Financial Stability Review, underscoring the increasing dependence of the equity markets on select companies.
This could also be a cause of concern for equity markets beyond the U.S., noted the ECB.
"Also, in a context of deeply integrated global equity markets, it points to the risk of adverse global spillovers, should earnings expectations for these firms be disappointed."
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, on the other hand, remained optimistic about equity markets.
"Stocks historically do better in years 1 and 2 of a President who was re-elected vs a new President in office."
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1858973644086772112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"We are in the third year of this bull market and it is worth noting these years can be on the weaker side of things. Good news is if the bull continues (as we expect) years 4-6 are all quite strong," he added.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1858966050886611130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Wednesday's economic calendar is fairly light.
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<li>Fed Gov. Lisa Cooks will speak at 11 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman will speak at 12:15 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock edged up 0.3% in premarket trading on Monday after gaining 4.9% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock surged nearly 12% on Tuesday and gained another 2.7% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to chalk gains.</li>
<li>Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) is expected to spin off its TV cable channels into separate publicly traded companies. Its stock rose 2.4% in premarket trading.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading after surging more than 31% on Tuesday after appointing a new auditor and submitting a plan to comply with the Nasdaq's listing requirements.</li>
<li>Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) was down by 1.5% in premarket trading after the Chinese EV player reported widening losses due to intense competition.</li>
<li>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) fell over 18% in premarket trading after the company posted $1.85 earnings per share in the third quarter, well below Street expectations of $2.30.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) today. Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), and The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) today.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 0.53% to hover around $69.61 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield increased to 4.426%.
Major Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday, while European markets witnessed sideways movement in early trading.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $1.79 billion. 
• Cool Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLCO#NYSE">CLCO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $81.87 million. 
• TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $13.95 billion. 
• Global E Online (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $168.60 million. 
• ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $7.21 per share on revenue of $2.41 billion. 
• Spire (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.53 per share on revenue of $349.50 million. 
• Dycom Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DY#NYSE">DY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.26 per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. 
• Canaan (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $72.77 million. 
• So-Young Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SY#NASDAQ">SY</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Yatsen Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YSG#NYSE">YSG</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• ATRenew (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $561.74 million. 
• Full Truck Alliance Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YMM#NYSE">YMM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $388.51 million. 
• Wix.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.43 per share on revenue of $443.96 million. 
• Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $25.90 billion. 
• NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.32 per share on revenue of $2.70 billion. 
• Nano Dimension (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNDM#NASDAQ">NNDM</a>) is projected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Yiren Digital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YRD#NYSE">YRD</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• DouYu Intl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOYU#NASDAQ">DOYU</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Naas Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAAS#NASDAQ">NAAS</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Jiayin Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JFIN#NASDAQ">JFIN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Copa Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPA#NYSE">CPA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.43 per share on revenue of $860.65 million. 
• Corporacion America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAAP#NYSE">CAAP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $400.00 million. 
• Banco BBVA Argentina (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAR#NYSE">BBAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $583.60 million. 
• VNET Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $286.47 million. 
• Euroseas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESEA#NASDAQ">ESEA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.55 per share on revenue of $53.30 million. 
• Universal Technical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTI#NYSE">UTI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $191.24 million. 
• Snowflake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $898.46 million. 
• Maximus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.48 per share on revenue of $1.31 billion. 
• Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $356.86 million. 
• KinderCare Learning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLC#NYSE">KLC</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $669.45 million. 
• NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $33.12 billion. 
• Jewett-Cameron Trading (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCTC#NASDAQ">JCTC</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Duos Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOT#NASDAQ">DUOT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $2.80 million. 
• Intchains Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICG#NASDAQ">ICG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $14.32 million. 
• Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.48 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining around 1% during the session as investors shrugged off rising geopolitical concerns between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine launched its first U.S.-made missile strike on a Russian city, while Russian President Vladimir Putin adjusted the nation&#8217;s nuclear doctrine to broaden scenarios for a potential response.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares gained around 5% on Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, due to be released today. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares also gained 2%, adding around 38% month-to-date.
Shares of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) rose around 3% on Tuesday after the company posted upbeat quarterly earnings and raised its outlook. Medtronic Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter and raised its outlook.
On the economic data front, housing starts in the U.S. declined by 3.1% to 1.311 million in October versus a revised 1.353 million in the previous month. U.S. building permits declined by 0.6% to an annual rate of 1.416 million in October.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday. However, industrials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 121 points to 43,268.94 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.40% to 5,916.98, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.04% to close at 18,987.47 during Tuesday's session.
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TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-20. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that TJX Companies will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.10.
TJX Companies bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.04, which was followed by a 1.02% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at TJX Companies's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.92</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>0.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.93</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>1.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732026077_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of TJX Companies Shares</h3>
Shares of TJX Companies were trading at $119.67 as of November 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 33.04%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on TJX Companies</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on TJX Companies.
With 16 analyst ratings, TJX Companies has a consensus rating of Outperform. The average one-year price target is $132.56, indicating a potential 10.77% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Ross Stores, Burlington Stores and Gap, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>For Ross Stores, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $174.77, indicating a potential 46.04% upside.</li>
<li>Burlington Stores is maintaining an Outperform status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $309.85, indicating a potential 158.92% upside.</li>
<li>As per analysts' assessments, Gap is favoring an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $27.17, suggesting a potential 77.3% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Ross Stores, Burlington Stores and Gap are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TJX Companies</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>5.57%</td>
<td>$4.09B</td>
<td>14.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Stores</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>7.15%</td>
<td>$1.50B</td>
<td>10.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Burlington Stores</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>13.37%</td>
<td>$1.06B</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gap</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$1.58B</td>
<td>7.35%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
TJX Companies ranks at the top for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It also leads in Return on Equity.
<h3>Discovering TJX Companies: A Closer Look</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 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>Key Indicators: TJX Companies's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: TJX Companies displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.57%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: TJX Companies's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.16% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 14.38%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): TJX Companies's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.65%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: TJX Companies's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.63. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for TJX Companies visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

TJX Companies's Earnings Outlook

TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-20. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect TJX Companies to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.10.
TJX Companies bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.04, leading to a 1.02% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at TJX Companies's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.92</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>0.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.93</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>1.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732024934_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of TJX Companies's Stock</h3>
Shares of TJX Companies were trading at $119.67 as of November 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 33.04%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on TJX Companies</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on TJX Companies.
TJX Companies has received a total of 16 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Outperform. With an average one-year price target of $132.56, the consensus suggests a potential 10.77% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Ross Stores, Burlington Stores and Gap, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Ross Stores, with an average 1-year price target of $174.77, indicating a potential 46.04% upside.</li>
<li>As per analysts' assessments, Burlington Stores is favoring an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $309.85, suggesting a potential 158.92% upside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Gap, with an average 1-year price target of $27.17, indicating a potential 77.3% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Overview of Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Ross Stores, Burlington Stores and Gap, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TJX Companies</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>5.57%</td>
<td>$4.09B</td>
<td>14.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Stores</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>7.15%</td>
<td>$1.50B</td>
<td>10.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Burlington Stores</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>13.37%</td>
<td>$1.06B</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gap</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$1.58B</td>
<td>7.35%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
TJX Companies ranks at the top for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It also has the highest Return on Equity.
<h3>All You Need to Know 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 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>TJX Companies's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: TJX Companies displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.57%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: TJX Companies's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.16% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): TJX Companies's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 14.38%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.65%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.63, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for TJX Companies visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Examining the Future: TJX Companies's Earnings Outlook

TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) has been analyzed by 17 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<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">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">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>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">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for TJX Companies, presenting an average target of $132.18, a high estimate of $148.00, and a low estimate of $115.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 9.35% increase from the previous average price target of $120.88.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731700848_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of TJX Companies among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Alexandra Steiger</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrienne Yih</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Kernan</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lorraine Hutchinson</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$115.00</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: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of TJX Companies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for TJX Companies's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into TJX Companies's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind 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>TJX Companies: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: TJX Companies displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.57%. 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 net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.16% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): TJX Companies's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 14.38%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): TJX Companies's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.65%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: TJX Companies's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.63. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Ratings

Navigating 17 Analyst Ratings For TJX Companies

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 $125 to $130.

Price Target

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on TJX Companies, Raises Price Target to $130

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>78.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$681.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$119.5K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>925</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 18814 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $681.7K, with a price of $684.0 per contract. There were 5117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9919 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1051 contract(s) at a $10.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 2052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 140 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 2449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2018 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 99 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 5007 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 384 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.5K, with a price of $1196.0 per contract. There were 63 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 925 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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.

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

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 6.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.16%. Currently, TJX Companies has a market capitalization of $129.24 billion. 
Buying $100 In TJX: If an investor had bought $100 of TJX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,186.69 today based on a price of $114.59 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/2024/1729796411_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

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>24.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$97.8K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>795</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>625</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $885.0 per contract. There were 12624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24399 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 3843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4882 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.8K, with a price of $2445.0 per contract. There were 7475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 450 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 17322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 795 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 603 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 75 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 625 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.9K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 1071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 402 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 7451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 4863 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 237 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLD#NYSE">BLD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $1940.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 237 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WGO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGO#NYSE">WGO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 86 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 2361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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BABA

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Looking into the current session, TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) shares are trading at $115.02, after a 0.15% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 2.63%, but over the past year, it actually spiked by 30.81%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729694768_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at TJX Companies P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
TJX Companies has a better P/E ratio of 27.89 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 19.88 of the Specialty Retail industry. Ideally, one might believe that TJX Companies Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729694768_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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.

Intraday Update

A Look Into TJX Companies Inc's Price Over Earnings

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BYON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
<td>907</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>856</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
<td>551</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>550</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$462.2K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td>422</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>413</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>567</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 187 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 22401 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $51.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 2098 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5314 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BYON (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.0K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 6530 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1390 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 87 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 330 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 26628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 907 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 150 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 4096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 856 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 451 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $705.0 per contract. There were 18264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $107.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DECK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $462.2K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 432 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 422 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 59 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 451 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 567 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock&#39;s price. Do they really matter, though?
Let&#39;s take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about TJX (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tjx#NYSE">TJX</a>) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
TJX currently has an average brokerage recommendation of 1.24, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 25 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.24 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 25 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 22 are Strong Buy, representing 88% of all recommendations.
<h2>Brokerage Recommendation Trends for TJX</h2>
<img alt="Broker Rating Breakdown Chart for TJX" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/yesopchart/brokerage_bar/TJX_10112024.png" style="width:100%" title="" /> 
The ABR suggests buying TJX, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every &quot;Strong Sell&quot; recommendation, brokerage firms assign five &quot;Strong Buy&quot; recommendations.
In other words, their interests aren&#39;t always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock&#39;s price movement.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock&#39;s near -term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
<h2>ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks Rank</h2>
In spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers&#39; vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
<h2>Should You Invest in TJX?</h2>
Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for TJX, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $4.15.
Analysts&#39; steady views regarding the company&#39;s earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for TJX.
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for TJX.
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