TJX Shares Enter Oversold Territory as Gas Tops $4 and Costco Comp Sales Beat Walmart 8.7%-2.6%
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Updated · TheStreet · Aug 20
TJX Shares Enter Oversold Territory as Gas Tops $4 and Costco Comp Sales Beat Walmart 8.7%-2.6%
2 articles · Updated · TheStreet · Aug 20
Summary
TJX shares slipped into oversold territory after the market digested Walmart’s results and guidance, highlighting pressure on lower-income shoppers and discount retail sentiment.
Walmart said higher fuel costs are adding incremental strain on consumers, with U.S. gas rising to about $4.10 a gallon from $4.00 a month ago and diesel at $5.55.
CPI is still running above average hourly earnings growth, reinforcing the view that shoppers will keep hunting for value and stretch discretionary dollars further.
Costco’s adjusted U.S. comp sales for May through July ran 6.9% to 8.7%, far ahead of Walmart’s 2.6% July-quarter figure, underscoring where spending is holding up.
The setup points to renewed transport surcharges and tougher inflation signals ahead, with Friday’s flash August PMI seen as a key read on how broad the pressure has become.