TJX Companies Reports Third Quarter EPS of 92 Cents

The TJX Companies (TJX) reported earnings of 92 cents per share for the quarter ended Oct. 30, up from 81 cents per share a year earlier.

Net sales rose 5% to $5.5. billion, the discount retailer said in a statement. Sales at stores open at least one year rose 1%.

“I am very pleased with our third quarter overall performance, which exceeded the high end of our expectations,” said CEO Carol…