The TJX Companies Inc
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The brief
TJX buys excess inventory, overstock, and closeout merchandise from other brands and sells it at 20-60% below department store prices through its store chains. The company operates over 4,900 stores globally under brands including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, HomeSense, Winners (Canada), and T.K. Maxx (Europe). They call this the 'treasure hunt' shopping experience — merchandise changes constantly so customers visit frequently to find new deals [Nasdaq].
TJX Companies operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and other off-price retail chains, selling brand-name apparel and home goods at discount prices [Yahoo Finance]. The company just reported a very strong first quarter (Q1 fiscal 2027), beating Wall Street expectations with $14.3 billion in revenue and $1.19 earnings per share, both well above analyst forecasts [Zacks]. TJX raised its full-year outlook based on continued sales momentum across all store brands and improved profit margins [Yahoo Finance].
TJX is in excellent financial shape with strong profitability, minimal debt, and consistent cash generation.
Sentinellis health
8.4/10
Financially healthy
Market capitalisation
$166.6B
Revenue (TTM)
$60.4B
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- Macro2026-05-20
TJX (TJX) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Nasdaq
- Macro2026-05-20
TJX Q1 Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates, Fiscal 2027 Guidance Raised
Zacks
- Macro2026-05-20
Big Morning for Retail Earnings: TGT, LOW, TJX & More
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-20
The TJX Companies, Inc. Q1 2027 Earnings Call Summary
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-20
Earnings To Watch: TJX (TJX) Reports Q1 Results Tomorrow
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-20
TJX Reports Q1 FY27 Results; Comp Sales up 6%, Pretax Profit Margin of 12.0%, and Diluted EPS of $1.19, up 29% Vs. Last Year, All Well Above Plan; Increases Full Year FY27 Comp Sales Growth, Pretax Profit Margin, EPS, and Share Buyback Guidance
Yahoo Finance
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TJX trades at a premium valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.9x, meaning investors are paying nearly 31 dollars for every dollar of annual profit — if the company misses earnings expectations or growth slows, the stock could correct sharply [Yahoo Finance].
Risks
4
Opportunities
6
Red flags
1
Leadership
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