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9. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX)

5-Year Share Price Return: 144.9%

On February 26, Baird analyst Mark Altschwager raised the firm’s price objective on The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) to $172 from $168. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after the company reported strong Q4 results and issued conservative guidance.

CNBC reported on February 25 that TJX continues to show the strength of its off-price retail model. The company buys excess inventory from well-known brands and retailers and sells those products to customers at discounted prices. This approach has connected well with shoppers who are focused on getting more value for their money.

The company reported results that exceeded expectations across all four operating divisions. These include Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International, which covers Europe and Australia. This marked the fourth straight quarter in which every segment outperformed projections. The consistency reflects steady demand across the business.TJX also reached an important milestone. Annual sales surpassed $60 billion for the first time in the company’s history. Same-store sales, which include stores and online platforms operating for at least two full fiscal years, increased 5%. This came in well above the analyst consensus estimate of 3.7%.

Performance varied slightly between segments. Same-store sales growth improved at HomeGoods, rising from 5% to 6%, and at TJX International, which increased from 3% to 4%. Growth slowed modestly at Marmaxx, easing from 6% to 5%, and at TJX Canada, declining from 8% to 7%. Even so, both segments continued to deliver solid results.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States and international markets. Its segments include Marmaxx and HomeGoods in the U.S., along with TJX Canada and TJX International, which covers Europe and Australia.