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Reflecting the resilience of the off-price retail sector, UBS has reiterated its 'Buy' rating for TJX with a price target of $159.75, citing healthy growth momentum. The company reported net sales of $14.3 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, marking a 9% increase year-over-year. Following these results, TJX management raised its sales and comparable sales growth guidance for the full fiscal year.
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Sign InThis positive outlook comes as consumers increasingly pivot toward discount retailers; for comparison, peer Ross Stores reported a more modest 3% comparable sales growth in its latest results per Reuters data. Additionally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded the stock to a Rank #2, further bolstering confidence in the company’s ability to capture market share despite global inflationary pressures.
In the markets, TJX shares stood at $168.34 (at close June 11, 2026), currently trading above the UBS target price following recent momentum. Investors are now looking toward broader retail catalysts, including the BRC Retail Sales Monitor which recently showed 3.4% growth per market data, to gauge the continued strength of consumer spending in the retail space.