Even as several retail companies struggle with weak performances, TJX reported quarterly sales and earnings that surpassed analysts' forecasts.
The off-price department store company's fiscal third-quarter earnings came in at 68 cents a share, beating the 66 cents a share expected by analysts polled by FactSet. The figure is also higher than 63 cents a share in the year-ago quarter.
Sales of $10.45 billion also exceeded analysts estimate of $10.32 billion. The year-ago sales were $9.8 billion.
Same-store sales grew +4% during the quarter.
Looking ahead, TJX forecasts fourth quarter fiscal 2020 earnings to range between 74 cents and 76 cents , compared to year-ago period’s earnings of 68 cents a share. The company expects same-store sales growth to be in the +2% to +3% range.
"We are convinced our holiday marketing campaigns will position us as a top shopping destination for exciting gifts at amazing prices," CEO Ernie Herrman noted.
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TJX moved above its 50-day moving average on October 12, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In 36 of 55 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
The 10-day moving average for TJX crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 14, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 11 of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
Following a +1.92% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TJX advanced for three days, in 193 of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 146 of 292 cases where TJX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 50%.
The 10-day RSI Indicator for TJX moved out of overbought territory on October 23, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 39 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 11 of the 39 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 28%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 27, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on TJX as a result. In 29 of 72 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 40%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for TJX turned negative on October 27, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 19 of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 42%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TJX declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 37%.
TJX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 12, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 25 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 56 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TJX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 68 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 93 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: TJX's P/B Ratio (14.292) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (1.824). P/E Ratio (25.300) is within average values for comparable stocks, (12.315). TJX's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.543) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (0.517). Dividend Yield (0.014) settles around the average of (0.067) among similar stocks. TJX's P/S Ratio (2.210) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (0.652).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 95 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a chain of retail apparels and home fashions stores
Industry ApparelFootwearRetail