Updates
**Shares of off-price retailer TJX Companies TJX.N up as much as 3%, touch record high of $151
** TJX last up about 1% at $146.38
** Co raises annual profit and comparable sales forecast, betting on benefits from broad sourcing strategy and seasonal inventory
** Expects fiscal 2026 EPS of $4.63-$4.66 vs. previous forecast of $4.52-$4.57
** Expects annual comparable sales forecast to be up 4% vs. previous projection of 3% rise
** Posts better-than-expected Q3 results
** As of last close, stock up 20.5% YTD
(Reporting by Koyena Das)
((Koyena.das@thomsonreuters.com))