The TJX Companies – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
Source: http://www.zacks.com/commentary/12619/The+TJX+Companies+-+Growth+And+Income+-+Zacks+Rank+BuyPosted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 | In Investing Lessons, Stocks to Watch
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) recently upped its earnings guidance. For the fiscal year, the company sees earnings coming in between $2.46 – $2.54 per share. Analysts polled by Zacks are currently calling for earnings of $2.57 per share, an increase from last month’s $2.41.
Company Description
The TJX Companies is a discount retailer, selling apparel and home fashions worldwide. The Company operates 882 T.J. Maxx, 811 Marshalls, 323 HomeGoods, and 141 A.J. Wright stores in the United States. In Canada, The TJX Companies operates 203 Winners, 75 HomeSense and 3 STYLESENSE stores, and in Europe, 243 T.K. Maxx and 8 HomeSense stores.
TJX Sees Higher Earnings
The company recently upped its earnings guidance. For the fiscal year, the company sees earnings coming in between $2.46 – $2.54 per share. Analysts polled by Zacks are currently calling for earnings of $2.57 per share, an increase from last month’s $2.41.
TJX Companies is scheduled to announce earnings for the third quarter on November 17.
Solid September Sales
The company announced that sales for the month of September were up 8% year-over-year at $2.0 billion. Consolidated comparable store sales jumped 7%.
Strong Momentum and Stellar Fundamentals
TJX stacks up well against the market, outperforming the major averages over the past year and over the short-term. Shares are trading near a 52-week high.
TJX’s return on equity (ROE) of 40% more than doubles the industry average of 18%. The company’s net profit margin of 5% tops the industry average of 3%. The Growth and Income pick also offers an industry-leading dividend yield of 1.3%.
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