The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX Shares Acquired by QRG Capital Management Inc.

QRG Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) by 6.8% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 323,830 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 20,517 shares during the period. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $49,060,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Coston McIsaac & Partners boosted its position in TJX Companies by 11.3% in the 1st quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 628 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $100,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 11.0% during the first quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC now owns 666 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $106,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the period. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,595 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $859,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the period. Verde Capital Management raised its stake in shares of TJX Companies by 0.7% in the fourth quarter. Verde Capital Management now owns 10,022 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $1,539,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Intellectus Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of TJX Companies by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Intellectus Partners LLC now owns 6,299 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $968,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. 91.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other TJX Companies news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 10,002 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.68, for a total transaction of $1,607,121.36. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 514,848 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $82,725,776.64. This trade represents a 1.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO John Klinger sold 6,235 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.77, for a total transaction of $1,002,400.95. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 64,257 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,330,597.89. This represents a 8.84% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 130,367 shares of company stock worth $20,959,476 in the last three months. 0.15% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently commented on TJX shares. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 target price (up from $155.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Telsey Advisory Group increased their price target on TJX Companies from $175.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $175.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $177.94.

TJX Companies Stock Performance

Shares of TJX stock opened at $153.63 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $169.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.83, a PEG ratio of 3.29 and a beta of 0.62. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $157.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $156.77. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $132.01 and a 12 month high of $170.00.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $14.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.02 billion. TJX Companies had a return on equity of 57.92% and a net margin of 9.40%.TJX Companies’s quarterly revenue was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.92 earnings per share. TJX Companies has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.080-5.150 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.150-1.170 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. TJX Companies’s payout ratio is presently 37.28%.

TJX Companies News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting TJX Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect TJX to potentially exceed quarterly expectations, with value-oriented demand, stronger traffic and margin gains providing support. The company’s prior quarter also produced an earnings and revenue beat, raising optimism ahead of the release. Is TJX Companies Positioned for a Beat in Q2 Earnings Release?
• Positive Sentiment: T.J. Maxx, TJX’s largest banner, plans to open five stores and relocate two others by the end of August. The expansion reinforces the company’s ability to grow its store base and capture demand for discounted apparel and home goods. T.J. Maxx opening 5 new stores in these 5 states in August
• Positive Sentiment: Broader retail commentary indicates consumers remain resilient but are prioritizing value and convenience—conditions that favor TJX’s off-price model. Retail ETFs: Following the Selective Consumer
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive outlooks for Ross Stores and an analyst upgrade of Five Below suggest healthy interest in discount retail, but they are peer developments rather than direct changes to TJX’s fundamentals. Ross Stores Earnings Expected to Grow
• Negative Sentiment: The upcoming earnings report remains a near-term risk: any miss against elevated expectations or cautious guidance could pressure the stock, which trades at a relatively high earnings multiple. TJX also recently lagged the broader market in an earlier session. TJX Dips More Than Broader Market

TJX Companies Profile

TJX Companies, Inc is a leading off-price retailer of apparel, footwear, home fashions and other consumer goods. The company operates multiple retail concepts that offer discounted brand-name and designer merchandise, including well-known banners such as T.J. Maxx and Marshalls in the United States, HomeGoods for home furnishings, TK Maxx in parts of Europe, and Winners and Homesense in Canada. Merchandise categories span women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, accessories, beauty, home décor, kitchenware and small furniture, with frequent changes in assortment that create a “treasure-hunt” shopping experience for consumers.

The company’s business model centers on opportunistic buying, purchasing excess, irregular or out-of-season inventory from manufacturers, department stores and other suppliers, and passing savings to customers through lower prices.