TJ Maxx parent says holiday shopping is off to a 'strong start,' but its guidance tells another story
TJX(TJX) CNBC·2024-11-20 21:02
A sign hangs at the entrance of a T. J. Maxx store on February 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.TJX Companies touted a "strong start" to the holiday shopping season on Wednesday, but its shares slid after the fast-growing retailer offered guidance that appeared to underwhelm Wall Street.TJX comfortably beat Wall Street's expectations during its fiscal third quarter, but it's expecting earnings per share for its holiday quarter to be between $1.12 and $1.14, behind expectations of $1.18, according to LSEG.Here' ...