Ross Stores gapped up sharply Friday while the rest of retail sat still, and the reason behind that split tells you everything about where the consumer is hiding right now.

TJX Companies beat its own expectations for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), posting a 4% increase in consolidated comparable store sales that offset a sluggish performance in its core apparel division.

Today, Aug. 20, 2026, disappointing consumer results and rising oil prices snapped Wednesday's relief rally, renewing inflation concerns across major indexes.

Ross Stores (ROST) raised its full-year earnings outlook as the off-price apparel and home fashion c

Walmart set a somber tone for the first week of retailer earnings, but that wasn’t the whole story. The big news was Walmart’s sales woes as the Bentonville, Ark.-based giant reported a same-store sales decline—the first since 2020. Target meanwhile, showed some signs of life, reflecting its turnaround efforts.

TJX (TJX) could see a favorable stock setup as its Marmaxx division recovers from an isolated execut

Investing.com -- Citi downgraded TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) to Neutral from Buy on Thursday, saying a soft comparable sales figure at its largest division has shifted the risk/reward on a stock priced for perfection.

TJX Companies raises its FY27 profit outlook while fixing Marmaxx execution issues and accelerating store growth toward a 7,500-location long-term target.

TJX Companies shares fell after fiscal Q2 2027 results despite revenue growth, wider margins and strong cash flow, with analysts remaining bullish despite cautious Q3 guidance.

Etsy upgraded, TJX downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Just how encouraged are Target executives about the state of their turnaround project? Target executives said “encouraged” or “encouraging” 20 times on their analyst call Wednesday to discuss second-quarter results—nearly matching 21 such occasions in Q1 and pacing far ahead of the nine times executives used those words on the calls for the first half of last year. Chief Merchandising Officer Cara Sylvester cited progress with the center-store grocery overhaul, including more fresh produce, new focal points for seasonal offerings and added space for growth categories like functional coffee: “The response has been really encouraging.”

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Some analysts believe the off-price retailer is also suffering the consequences of stiffer competition and consumers’ resistance to price increases.

Despite a 4% comp sales beat and raised long-term store target to 7,500, the company faces near-term margin pressure and works to fix self-inflicted merchandise mix problems at its largest division.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) had a solid second quarter on the surface, but the outlook raised some concerns. Sales increased 5.4% to $15.18 billion, just ahead of the $15.16 billion analysts were expecting. Adjusted earnings came in at $1.22 per share, up 11% from a year earlier and above the $1.19 consensus. The bigger […]

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Moby summary of The TJX Companies, Inc.'s Q2 2027 earnings call

Consumer stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select

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TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 results that exceeded its internal plan, supported by strong comparable-store sales at HomeGoods, TJX Canada and TJX International. The off-price retailer raised its full-year outlook for adjusted pre-tax profit margin and adjusted earning

Target (TGT) lifted its full-year outlook on Wednesday as tariff refunds helped double the retailer'

TJX (TJX) issued a fiscal third-quarter comparable store sales forecast that fell short of Wall Stre

Bond Yields Open Notably Lower.

TJX beats second-quarter earnings and sales estimates as comparable sales rise 4%, margins improve, and full-year adjusted guidance moves higher.

TJX stock beat on sales and earnings this morning. Investors sold the stock anyway after they got a look at guidance.

Q2 retail earnings continue, Moderna sees positive Phase 3 results, and the Treasury lowers the longer-term bond rate.

TJX Companies Inc (NYSE:TJX) reported second-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as the off-price retailer's discount model continued to draw shoppers, though shares fell 1.3% at the open. The parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods posted adjusted earnings...

TJX (NYSE:TJX) shares fell around 4% in Wednesday premarket trading after the retailer issued a third-quarter earnings forecast below Wall Street expectations, overshadowing stronger-than-expected quarterly profit and an increase to its full-year guidance. For the second quarter, TJX reported earnings per share of $1.

The headline numbers for TJX (TJX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended July 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Off-price retail company TJX (NYSE:TJX) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $15.18 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.22 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The off-price retailer's third-quarter adjusted earnings guidance came in below analyst expectations, sending TJX stock lower

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TJX (TJX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +3.39% and +0.29%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

TJX raised its full-year profit outlook after reporting higher second-quarter sales and earnings, as more budget-leery shoppers continued to flock to its banners for discounted home goods and apparel.

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Investing.com -- TJX shares slid about 4% in premarket trading Wednesday despite an earnings beat and raised full-year guidance, as the retailer’s third-quarter profit outlook came in below Wall Street expectations.

News of the day for Aug. 19, 2026

TJX Companies (TJX) reported fiscal Q2 earnings Wednesday of $1.36 per diluted share, up $1.10 from

The main US stock measures were mixed in Wednesday's premarket activity as traders await minutes of

↗️ SK Hynix (SKHY, KR:000660): The chip giant announced plans for a $28 billion buyback. Its U.S.-listed shares jumped in premarket trading. Earlier, its Korean shares closed nearly 10% lower amid a selloff in Asia.

Today Federal Reserve: FOMC minutes from Fed’s July meeting Earnings (a.m.): Target, Lowe's, TJX, Analog Devices, Estee Lauder Economic data: EIA weekly petroleum status report, CPI (UK), PPI (UK) Tomorrow Earnings: Walmart, Alibaba, Deere & Co.

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, including earnings from major retailers TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), and Target (TGT), alongside the minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent FOMC meeting.

Wall Street applauds signs of Target earnings transformation after a few tough years. But is the good news baked into TGT stock?

TJX, which owns TJ Maxx, is the biggest player in the off-price space. Eighty percent of the analysts tracked by FactSet are bullish on the company.

DG vs. TJX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Today Earnings (a.m.): Home Depot, Baidu Earnings (p.m.) Toll Brothers Economic data: Housing starts for July, pending home sales, import and export price indexes, July industrial production and ...

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TJX Companies provides investors with much more value than the bigger-name retail stocks.

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