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27 Nov 2025, 11:43 UTC · 48w ago
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UBS expects a bifurcated US softlines market where value-oriented off-price retailers like TJX and Burlington are poised to gain market share. Conversely, traditional softlines retailers face headwinds from deteriorating consumer sentiment and a muted holiday spending outlook.
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UBS analysts expect a mixed performance for US softlines retailers through 2025 due to a modest holiday season and waning consumer willingness to spend.
More negative than 88% of claims this week
UBS identifies an 'ideal set-up' for off-price retailers like TJX Companies and Burlington Stores to gain significant market share as consumers seek value.
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UBS sees an 'ideal set-up' for TJX to capture market share as consumers shift toward value-oriented shopping amid economic caution.
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UBS maintains a 'Sell' rating as consumer spending intentions for softlines declined 2.4% year-over-year, signaling a modest holiday season.
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The expectation of a modest holiday season and mixed performance through 2025 supports a 'Sell' rating for this softlines retailer.
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More negative than 92% of ticker scores this week
UBS maintains a 'Sell' rating due to expected mixed performance in the softlines retail sector.
More negative than 92% of ticker scores this week
UBS maintains a 'Sell' rating due to expected mixed performance in the softlines retail sector.
More positive than 88% of ticker scores this week
UBS identifies the company as a likely beneficiary of a shift toward value-oriented off-price retail with a 'Buy' rating.
More positive than 88% of ticker scores this week
UBS identifies the company as a likely beneficiary of a shift toward value-oriented off-price retail with a 'Buy' rating.
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More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both operate in the US softlines retail market.
More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both operate in the US softlines retail market.
More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both operate in the US softlines retail market.
More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both operate in the US softlines retail market.
More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both are identified as off-price retailers poised to take market share.
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$24.72 vs $22.43 close before publication (Nov 26) · not market-adjusted
M chart →−7.7%
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$141.40 vs $153.13 close before publication (Nov 26) · not market-adjusted
TJX chart →+1.7%
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$24.50 vs $24.10 close before publication (Nov 26) · not market-adjusted
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