Retail had a 'surprisingly robust' first quarter, but the real test is ahead as tax refunds dry up

The retail industry eked out strong gains in profits and sales in the first quarter despite concerns about consumer weakness given high gas prices and low sentiment. Still, high tax refunds and deeper buy, now pay later use may have helped to buoy spending and mask underlying consumer weakness.

CNBC • Jun 1, 2026

TJX (TJX) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

TJX (TJX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • May 29, 2026

The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to TJX (TJX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Zacks Investment Research • May 28, 2026

Brokers Suggest Investing in TJX (TJX): Read This Before Placing a Bet

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Zacks Investment Research • May 25, 2026

With Consumer Sentiment at a Record Low, Could These 2 Value Retailers See a Boost in 2026?

Dollar General benefits when shoppers trade down on essentials. TJX thrives by offering branded merchandise at steep discounts.

The Motley Fool • May 25, 2026

The Careful Consumer: What Q1 Earnings Reveal—And Where Cracks May Appear

The stock market and the economy are not the same thing, but in 2026, they share one trait: skepticism. Despite blockbuster earnings reports from companies like NVIDIA NYSE: NVDA, Palantir Technologies NASDAQ: PLTR, and Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL, this may be the most reluctant bull market in history.

MarketBeat • May 25, 2026

Ross Stores, TJX Earnings Show Off-Price Is On Target Amid High Gas Prices

Ross Stores earnings growth accelerated again after strong results from off-price peer TJX, after Walmart warned on Q2 amid high gas prices.

Investors Business Daily • May 22, 2026

TJX Analysts Raise Their Forecasts Following Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results

TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year earnings outlook.

Benzinga • May 21, 2026

Is TJX Companies a Buy After Their Latest Earnings Report?

Growth came across the board and across all income levels. Its well-oiled growth engine shows no signs of slowing down.

The Motley Fool • May 21, 2026

TJX Companies Fires on All Cylinders With 9% Revenue Growth

TJX Companies' NYSE: TJX uptrend has limits, but they have yet to be reached. Accelerating business, dividends, and share buybacks suggest the uptrend will not only continue but may itself accelerate in the second half.

MarketBeat • May 21, 2026