The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement System

California Public Employees Retirement System lessened its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) by 1.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,137,646 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after selling 22,259 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $341,382,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Coston McIsaac & Partners lifted its position in shares of TJX Companies by 11.3% during the first quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 628 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $100,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Trust Point Inc. grew its holdings in TJX Companies by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Trust Point Inc. now owns 5,227 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $803,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC increased its stake in TJX Companies by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC now owns 4,236 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $651,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC increased its stake in TJX Companies by 11.0% during the 1st quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC now owns 666 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $106,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the period. Finally, Hohimer Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in TJX Companies by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,595 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $859,000 after buying an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.09% of the company’s stock.

TJX Companies Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE TJX opened at $154.51 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $156.54 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $156.53. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $122.00 and a 52-week high of $170.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $170.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.00, a P/E/G ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 0.63.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $14.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.02 billion. TJX Companies had a return on equity of 57.92% and a net margin of 9.40%.The business’s revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company 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. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.17 earnings per share for the current year.

TJX Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed 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. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. TJX Companies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 37.28%.

Key Stories Impacting TJX Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: TJX is being cited as one of the retail stocks positioned to benefit from stronger June retail sales and surging online spending, reinforcing the view that off-price retail demand remains resilient. 5 Solid Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio as Retail Sales Continue to Surge
• Positive Sentiment: A recent market note says TJX has risen on earnings optimism, with investors focusing on whether the company can deliver another strong quarter and justify its premium valuation. Can TJX Companies (TJX) Justify Its Valuation After Rising On Earnings Optimism?
• Positive Sentiment: TJX was also highlighted in “great rotation” commentary as a stock that could benefit if investors continue moving away from megacap tech and into consumer and value-oriented names. The Great Rotation: 5 Stocks Set to Win as Money Leaves Megacap Tech
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary also notes that TJX has been mixed over the past month, despite strong longer-term returns, suggesting investors are weighing growth durability against the stock’s already rich run. Can TJX Companies (TJX) Justify Its Valuation After Rising On Earnings Optimism?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern, with analysts questioning how much upside is left after the stock’s strong performance, which could limit near-term gains. Can TJX Companies (TJX) Justify Its Valuation After Rising On Earnings Optimism?
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank reportedly downgraded TJX to Hold, adding a note of caution around the stock’s near-term risk/reward. TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) Downgraded by Erste Group Bank to “Hold”

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on TJX shares. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $172.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $190.00 price target (up from $183.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and set a $182.00 price objective (up from $168.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group raised their price target on shares of TJX Companies from $175.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $176.89.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other TJX Companies news, CFO John Klinger sold 6,235 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.77, for a total value of $1,002,400.95. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 64,257 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,330,597.89. This trade represents a 8.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 29,549 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $157.46, for a total value of $4,652,785.54. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 552,850 shares in the company, valued at $87,051,761. The trade was a 5.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 130,367 shares of company stock valued at $20,959,476 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

TJX Companies Company 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.