Updates
** Shares of TJX Companies TJX.N up as much as 8.1% to a record high of $145.58 in early trade after annual profit 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, limited tariff impact
** Brokerage JP Morgan raises PT to $148 from $145
** Says TJX sees upside to same-store sales as its strong value offering and off-price buying model widen the price gap with traditional retailers amid tariff pressure
** The TJ Maxx parent also beat Q2 profit and rev estimates
** Up to last close, shares up about 12% YTD
(Reporting by Anshi Sancheti in Bengaluru)
((Anshi.Sancheti@thomsonreuters.com))