Can TJX Companies’ Earnings Continue to Grow at a Strong Rate?
TJX Companies’ (TJX) EPS (earnings per share), excluding the impact of one-time items, grew 17.1% to $0.96 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended on May 5. TJX Companies’ adjusted EPS in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 excluded a $0.17 benefit associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. For the second quarter of fiscal 2019, TJX Companies expects its adjusted EPS in the $0.87 to $0.89 range compared to $0.85 in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.