Valued at a market cap of $136.9 billion, The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) is a prominent off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions, operating globally under brands such as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Homesense, and Sierra. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, TJX operates over 5,000 stores across nine countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stocks”, and TJX Companies definitely fits that description. Its flexible and agile global buying strategy allows rapid inventory turnover and quick adaptation to changing consumer trends. With a vast store footprint across multiple countries, strong brand recognition, and a loyal customer base, TJX consistently drives strong sales growth.

TJX has dropped 5.5% from its 52-week high of $135.85 achieved recently on May 20. TJX stock has dropped 6.5% over the past three months, trailing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 4.6% rise.

However, its prospects appear appealing in the long term. TJX has surged 6.3% on a YTD basis, beating $SPX’s 2% gain. In addition, TJX has soared 20.1% over the last 52 weeks, while $SPX has surged 12.1% in the same period.

TJX has been mostly trading above its 200-day moving average for the past year. It has climbed above its 50-day moving average since early April, indicating a bullish trend.

On May 21, TJX reported its first-quarter earnings, and its shares tumbled 2.9%. While it posted healthy sales growth, strong comp-store performance, and disciplined capital returns, its margins were squeezed, and inventory levels climbed. 

Its sales rose 5% year-over-year to $13.11 billion, and comparable store sales were up 3%, driven by higher customer traffic. Its EPS came in at $0.92, slightly beating estimates but dipping from $0.93 last year. Despite modest Q2 guidance, TJX reaffirmed its full-year outlook, reflecting continued strength in its value-driven retail model.

In the competitive apparel store industry, key rival Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has lagged behind, with a 4.9% dip in 2025 and a marginal fall over the past year. 

Due to TJX’s outperformance relative to the $SPX and its industry peers, analysts are highly bullish about its prospects. TJX has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy” from the 22 analysts covering the stock. Its mean price target of $144.13 indicates a premium of 12.2% from the current market prices.