The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX Stock: Motley Fool Asset Management LLC Lowers Stake

Motley Fool Asset Management LLC lowered its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX – Free Report) by 7.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 96,975 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after selling 8,138 shares during the quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $12,831,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of TJX Companies during the 2nd quarter valued at $16,489,926,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in shares of TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter worth $3,511,553,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter worth $1,598,731,000. Primecap Management Co. CA bought a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the second quarter worth $1,435,617,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the second quarter worth $866,901,000. Institutional investors own 91.09% of the company’s stock.

TJX Companies Trading Down 1.3%

Shares of TJX stock opened at $138.37 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.56. The company has a market cap of $152.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.58, a PEG ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 0.56. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $122.78 and a 1 year high of $170.00. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $135.78 and a 200-day moving average price of $151.36.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.19 by $0.03. TJX Companies had a return on equity of 56.56% and a net margin of 9.73%. The company had revenue of $15.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.16 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.10 EPS. TJX Companies’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. TJX Companies has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.150-5.200 EPS and its Q3 2027 guidance at 1.360-1.380 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.22 earnings per share for the current year.

TJX Companies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 12th will be given a $0.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 12th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. TJX Companies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 35.49%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on TJX. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $175.00 target price on shares of TJX Companies in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Monday, October 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on TJX Companies from $168.00 to $171.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Daiwa Securities Group reduced their price target on shares of TJX Companies from $168.00 to $155.00 in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $160.00 to $140.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, TJX Companies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $174.95.

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Trending Headlines about TJX Companies

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

  • Positive Sentiment: TJX is expected to report third-quarter results in November, with analysts forecasting a single-digit increase in earnings. The company’s current fiscal-year EPS guidance of $5.15–$5.20 and expected Q3 EPS of $1.36–$1.38 point to continued earnings growth. TJX Companies Q3 2027 Earnings: What to Expect
  • Positive Sentiment: The retailer recently exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $1.22 in EPS versus the $1.19 consensus estimate and revenue of $15.18 billion, up 5.4% year over year. Its off-price model, strong return on equity, and resilient demand continue to support the investment case. Why Is TJX Companies in Focus After a Strong Quarter?
  • Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research initiated coverage with a “Peer Perform” rating, signaling a balanced view rather than a strong catalyst for additional gains. Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage of TJX Companies
  • Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America lowered its price target to $170 from $175 but maintained a “Buy” rating. The reduced target is a modest negative, while the recommendation implies substantial potential upside from recent levels. BofA Adjusts Price Target on TJX
  • Negative Sentiment: TJX shares recently decreased even as the broader market advanced, indicating possible investor profit-taking or concern that the stock’s roughly 25.6 P/E multiple already reflects much of its expected growth. No major company-specific deterioration was identified in the reports. TJX Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick

TJX Companies Profile

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The TJX Companies, Inc (NYSE: TJX) is an off-price retailer specializing in apparel, footwear, accessories, and home merchandise. Its stores offer branded and designer products at prices generally below those of full-price retailers, using a flexible purchasing model that allows the company to acquire merchandise from manufacturers, retailers, and other suppliers.

The company operates a portfolio of retail banners, including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense in the United States; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls in Canada; and TK Maxx and Homesense in Europe and Australia.

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