TJX stock holds after earnings beat and guidance lift
Published on 08/24/2026 at 09:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
TJX Companies (US8725401090) is drawing attention after reporting second-quarter revenue of $15.18 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.22 on August 19, 2026, both above expectations, while shares opened at $140.58 and the market value stood at $155.30 billion in the latest session.
The comparison matters: revenue rose 5.4% from the same quarter a year earlier, and EPS improved from $1.10. Comparable-store sales increased 4%, giving investors a cleaner read on demand than the headline move alone.
Earnings set the tone
The latest update showed TJX beating the consensus estimate of $15.16 billion for revenue and $1.19 for adjusted EPS. That gap was modest in dollars but clear in direction, and it arrived alongside a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share.
Market data also shows a 52-week range of $134.74 to $170.00, with the shares trading below the high and above the low in the most recent session. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio was 25.99, and the beta stood at 0.62.
Guidance and valuation
MarketBeat's coverage also cited raised fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $5.15 to $5.20, which frames the quarter as more than a one-off earnings beat. A higher full-year outlook can matter more to the stock than a single quarter because it resets the earnings path investors use to judge valuation.
Consensus data put the average price target at $173.89 and the rating at Moderate Buy. The implied gap from the latest opening price leaves room for debate, but the article's key point is simpler: the company has already put up a quarter with revenue growth, earnings growth, and stronger comparable sales.
A closer look at the business
TJX runs off-price chains including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, a model that depends on buying branded merchandise at a discount and moving it quickly through stores. That structure helps explain why a 4% comparable-store-sales gain and a 9.73% net margin are closely watched after every report.
The stock finished the most recent quoted session at $140.45 in MarketScreener's CBOE feed, down 0.13% on the day and 8.59% for the year. For investors, the next test is whether the recent earnings beat translates into a stronger rerating from here.
More on TJX stock
More on TJX stock can be found in the company's latest earnings update and the recent market reaction around the August 19, 2026 report.
TJX shares and market view
TJX shares were last quoted at $140.45 in the CBOE session tracked by MarketScreener on August 21, 2026.
Fact box
Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.
ISIN: US8725401090
Ticker: TJX
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 21, 2026, 21:59 p.m. ET): $140.45 USD
Market cap: $155.30 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Apparel Retail
Index membership: S&P 500
