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Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
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<ul><li>The TJX Companies, Inc. reported robust financial performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, exceeding expectations in multiple areas.</li><li>With net sales of $16.4 billion, which marks a 5% increase over last year’s adjusted figures, the company demonstrated consistent strength across all divisions.</li><li>The driving factor was a 5% increase in consolidated comparable store sales, which stemmed from increased customer transactions.</li></ul>

The TJX Companies, Inc. reported robust financial performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, exceeding expectations in multiple areas.With net sales of $16.4 billion, which marks a 5% increase over last year’s adjusted figures, the company demonstrated consistent strength across all divisions.The driving factor was a 5% increase in consolidated comparable store sales, which stemmed from increased customer transactions.

The TJX Companies: How Consumer Demographic Diversification Is Playing A Critical Role In Its Strategy!

Equity Research Focusing on the Consumer Sector, Small Cap Consumer Research

Small Cap Consumer Research

Equity Research Focusing on the Consumer Sector

Small Cap Consumer Research, LLC is a leading company-sponsored equity research provider focusing on the consumer sector (apparel, brand licensing and specialty retailing segments).

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating and $29 price target, and tweaking our 3QFY25 projections ahead of earnings next Tuesday after the close.</li><li>While we believe the European operations have remained strong in terms of margins and top line growth, we believe the start of Fall in the domestic arena has been difficult, as a heightened focus on sweaters and outerwear, while fashion right and impressive, has been hampered by warmer weather, especially in men's.</li><li>The impact is even further exacerbated by the relative unimportance of 3Q for the company.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating and $29 price target, and tweaking our 3QFY25 projections ahead of earnings next Tuesday after the close.While we believe the European operations have remained strong in terms of margins and top line growth, we believe the start of Fall in the domestic arena has been difficult, as a heightened focus on sweaters and outerwear, while fashion right and impressive, has been hampered by warmer weather, especially in men's.The impact is even further exacerbated by the relative unimportance of 3Q for the company.

Tjx Companies Inc - 3Q Preview: Mixed NT, LT Positive Message Remains; Reiterate Buy, $29 PT

<ul><li>The TJX Companies, Inc. delivered solid financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, citing exceptional execution of their flexible off-price business model and strong customer transaction-driven sales growth across all divisions.</li><li>The company's ongoing commitment to delivering excellent value and an exciting merchandise assortment continues to resonate with consumers globally.</li><li>This effectively reflects in the company's decision to raise the full year guidance for both pretax profit margins and earnings per share.</li></ul>

The TJX Companies, Inc. delivered solid financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, citing exceptional execution of their flexible off-price business model and strong customer transaction-driven sales growth across all divisions.The company's ongoing commitment to delivering excellent value and an exciting merchandise assortment continues to resonate with consumers globally.This effectively reflects in the company's decision to raise the full year guidance for both pretax profit margins and earnings per share.

The TJX Companies: Is Marmaxx The Long-Term Growth Catalyst? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>TJX Companies Inc. posted a strong performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.</li><li>The overall comp store sales increased by 3% at the high end of the company's plan, driven entirely by customer transactions.</li><li>This definitely indicates the strength and resilience of the business.</li></ul>

TJX Companies Inc. posted a strong performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.The overall comp store sales increased by 3% at the high end of the company's plan, driven entirely by customer transactions.This definitely indicates the strength and resilience of the business.

The TJX Companies: Strong Market Share Capture & Growth Potential! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, $23 price target, lowering our FY26 EPS projections and rolling out a somewhat belated return to EPS growth in FY27 after the company announced solid 4QFY25 (January) results, with top and bottom line upside driven by rag and bone and European results.</li><li>With management focused on returning domestic stores to positive comps (via closures and upgrades) and continuing to fund growth opportunities for rag and bone, Guess Jeans and international, we expect FY26 to set the stage for FY27 (and beyond) top and bottom line growth.</li><li>Further, with Guess?' highly material international operations and licensed businesses, we believe tariffs are not as material an issue as investors perceive.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $23 price target, lowering our FY26 EPS projections and rolling out a somewhat belated return to EPS growth in FY27 after the company announced solid 4QFY25 (January) results, with top and bottom line upside driven by rag and bone and European results.With management focused on returning domestic stores to positive comps (via closures and upgrades) and continuing to fund growth opportunities for rag and bone, Guess Jeans and international, we expect FY26 to set the stage for FY27 (and beyond) top and bottom line growth.Further, with Guess?' highly material international operations and licensed businesses, we believe tariffs are not as material an issue as investors perceive.

GES: 4Q Review: Being Offensive & Defensive to Drive Returns; Reiterate Buy

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The TJX Companies, Inc. is an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the United States and worldwide.  The Company operates off-price retail concepts in the U.S., Canada and Europe that offer a wide range of brand name and designer merchandise.

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The TJX Companies: How Consumer Demographic Diversification Is Playing A Critical Role In Its Strategy!

The TJX Companies, Inc. reported robust financial performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, exceeding expectations in multiple areas. With...

Baptista Research

Tjx Companies Inc - 3Q Preview: Mixed NT, LT Positive Message Remains; Reiterate Buy, $29 PT

We are reiterating our Buy rating and $29 price target, and tweaking our 3QFY25 projections ahead of earnings next Tuesday after the close. While...

Small Cap Consumer Research

The TJX Companies: Is Marmaxx The Long-Term Growth Catalyst? - Major Drivers

The TJX Companies, Inc. delivered solid financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, citing exceptional execution of their...

Baptista Research

GES: 4Q Review: Being Offensive & Defensive to Drive Returns; Reiterate Buy

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $23 price target, lowering our FY26 EPS projections and rolling out a somewhat belated return to EPS growth in...

Small Cap Consumer Research

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The TJX Companies: How Consumer Demographic Diversification Is Playing A Critical Role In Its Strategy!

The TJX Companies, Inc. reported robust financial performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, exceeding expectations in multiple areas. With...

Baptista Research

Tjx Companies Inc - 3Q Preview: Mixed NT, LT Positive Message Remains; Reiterate Buy, $29 PT

We are reiterating our Buy rating and $29 price target, and tweaking our 3QFY25 projections ahead of earnings next Tuesday after the close. While...

Small Cap Consumer Research

The TJX Companies: Is Marmaxx The Long-Term Growth Catalyst? - Major Drivers

The TJX Companies, Inc. delivered solid financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, citing exceptional execution of their...

Baptista Research

The TJX Companies: Strong Market Share Capture & Growth Potential! - Major Drivers

TJX Companies Inc. posted a strong performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The overall comp store sales increased by 3% at the high end...

Baptista Research

GES: 4Q Review: Being Offensive & Defensive to Drive Returns; Reiterate Buy

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $23 price target, lowering our FY26 EPS projections and rolling out a somewhat belated return to EPS growth in...

Small Cap Consumer Research