** Shares of TJX Companies TJX.N up about 4% at $139.75 after annual forecast raise
** Co expects diluted earnings per share in the range of $4.52 to $4.57 vs previous expectations of $4.34 to $4.43, betting on resilient demand
** The TJ Maxx parent expects fiscal 2026 comparable store sales to grow 3%, up from its prior forecast of 2% to 3% growth
** Co benefits from its broad sourcing strategy, helping it sidestep major tariff exposure
** TJX also beats Q2 profit and revenue estimates
** Up to last close, shares up about 12% YTD
(Reporting by Anshi Sancheti in Bengaluru)
((Anshi.Sancheti@thomsonreuters.com))