The TJX Companies, Inc (TJX, $79.86) earnings expectations next week
On Wednesday, February 22, investors will be paying close attention to the earnings report from TJX Companies Inc., the parent company of popular retailers such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. Analysts are forecasting earnings of $1.21 per share, which would represent a slight increase from the same period last year.
However, recent market trends indicate that TJX's stock may be headed for a rough patch. On February 16, the stock moved below its 50-day moving average, which is often used as a key indicator of a stock's short-term trend. This move below the 50-day moving average signals a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
In fact, according to historical data from the past 54 instances when TJX moved below its 50-day moving average, the stock price decreased further within the following month in 39 of those instances. This means that the odds of a continued downward trend are estimated to be around 72%.
However, the stock price can drop more in the near future if TJX's earnings report and guidance fall short of expectations. When determining whether to purchase, sell, or retain their investments in TJX, investors must carefully consider the potential risks and benefits.
TJX's Stochastic Oscillator stays in oversold zone for 1 day
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Notable companies
The most notable companies in this group are TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX), lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU), Gap (The) (NYSE:GPS), Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE:ANF), Foot Locker (NYSE:FL), Guess (NYSE:GES), Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX).
Industry description
Companies in the apparel and/or footwear retail industry sell clothing, accessories and footwear, for different age groups and genders. The industry’s product categories could range from basics, such as underwear, to luxury items. Some retailers source items from wholesalers or an apparel brand to sell in their stores; some others are licensed to make and market their own retail goods under particular brands. Several companies outsource production of clothing to developing/emerging economies where labor costs are relatively inexpensive. Apparel retail is often influenced by fashion trends, and many companies feel the need to adapt to what’s “in vogue” to retain customers and attract new ones. A major disruption in this industry has been the burgeoning trend in digital shopping – to compete with rapidly growing e-commerce, even traditional retail players are upping the ante on their online platforms. Much of the products’ performance in apparel/footwear retail is cyclical, i.e., economic boom times encourage consumer spending, while recessions induce thriftiness among people. Some large-cap U.S. apparel/footwear retail companies include TJX Companies Inc., Ross Stores, Inc., Lululemon Athletica Inc. and Burlington Stores, Inc.
Market Cap
The average market capitalization across the Apparel/Footwear Retail Industry is 12.67B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 256K to 119.4B. IDEXY holds the highest valuation in this group at 119.4B. The lowest valued company is DESTQ at 256K.
High and low price notable news
The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Apparel/Footwear Retail Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 2%, and the average quarterly price growth was 5%. BZTAF experienced the highest price growth at 35%, while DBGI experienced the biggest fall at -19%.
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Apparel/Footwear Retail Industry was -7%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 14% and the average quarterly volume growth was 53%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 53
P/E Growth Rating: 46
Price Growth Rating: 55
SMR Rating: 65
Profit Risk Rating: 73
Seasonality Score: 9 (-100 ... +100)