BofA lifts TJX shares target on strong market share gains

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 22/08/2024, 08:50 pm
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On Thursday, BofA Securities updated its outlook on The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) shares, increasing the price target to $135 from the previous $115 while reiterating a Buy rating on the stock.

The adjustment follows a particularly strong quarter for the off-price retailer, which has shown to be a consistent market share gainer. The company's value proposition is finding success with consumers, as evidenced by a 4% increase in comparable store sales, attributed to higher traffic across all of its retail brands.

The positive performance of TJX Companies has led BofA Securities to revise its forecasts for the retailer's future earnings. The firm has adjusted its Fiscal Year 2025 (F25) earnings per share (EPS) estimate upwards by 1% to $4.12, a reflection of the company's recent earnings beat.

This beat has also contributed to BofA Securities' decision to raise its price objective (PO) to $135. The new price target is based on a multiple of 30 times the forecasted Fiscal Year 2026 (F26) EPS, an increase from the prior multiple of 26.

The updated price target suggests that BofA Securities has a heightened conviction in the sales and profitability outlook for TJX Companies. The company's strong quarterly performance and the upward adjustments in earnings expectations are indicative of the firm's belief in the retailer's continued success and its ability to resonate with customers through its value offerings.

The TJX Companies operates various off-price retail chains, including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, among others. The company has been able to attract customers by offering discounted prices on branded and designer merchandise, which has become a key differentiator in the competitive retail market.

Investors and market watchers will likely monitor The TJX Companies' stock performance in the wake of this updated analysis from BofA Securities.

The new price target of $135 reflects the firm's confidence in the retail company's ability to sustain its growth trajectory and maintain its strong position in the market.

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