Feb 26 (Reuters) - TJX Cos ( TJX ) forecast its annual

comparable sales growth below Wall Street estimate on Wednesday,

in a sign the off-price retailer battles reduced spending from

budget-conscious customers in a tough economy.

The TJ Maxx parent expects its comparable store sales to

grow between 2% and 3% during fiscal 2026, compared with

analysts' average estimate of a 3.4% rise, according to data

compiled by LSEG.