North Dakota State Investment Board Makes New $5.89 Million Investment in The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

North Dakota State Investment Board bought a new position in shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 38,364 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $5,893,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Trust Point Inc. lifted 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 worth $803,000 after buying an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC lifted its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Tempus Wealth Planning LLC lifted its holdings in TJX Companies by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Tempus Wealth Planning LLC now owns 12,277 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $1,886,000 after buying an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC lifted its holdings in TJX Companies by 3.0% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 2,355 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $371,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bigelow Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in TJX Companies by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Bigelow Investment Advisors LLC now owns 11,006 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $1,691,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. 91.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

TJX Companies Price Performance

Shares of TJX opened at $147.40 on Monday. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a twelve month low of $119.84 and a twelve month high of $165.82. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $157.08 and its 200-day simple moving average is $154.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $163.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.21, a PEG ratio of 3.39 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.05. TJX Companies had a net margin of 9.10% and a return on equity of 57.70%. The business had revenue of $17.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.36 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.23 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. TJX Companies has set its FY 2027 guidance at 4.930-5.020 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.970-0.990 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 14th will be issued a $0.48 dividend. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 14th. This is a positive change from TJX Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.43. TJX Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 39.34%.

TJX Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continue to view TJX favorably ahead of earnings, citing strong traffic, sales momentum, and merchandise availability that could support another solid quarter. TJX Q1 Earnings on Deck: Essential Insights Ahead of the Report
• Positive Sentiment: TJX’s recently reported fiscal 2026 results showed healthy growth in sales and profits, plus a higher dividend, reinforcing investor confidence in the off-price retailer’s business model. Is TJX’s Strong FY26 Results And Cautious Outlook Altering The Investment Case For TJX (TJX)?
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer called TJX “superb in this environment,” adding to upbeat sentiment around the stock among retail investors. Jim Cramer Says “TJX Is Superb in This Environment”
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street preview pieces are focused on TJX’s upcoming quarter and key operating metrics, but they do not point to a major new catalyst on their own. Seeking Clues to TJX (TJX) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Cerity Partners LLC disclosed a large reduction in its TJX position in its latest 13F filing, but this appears to be a portfolio move rather than a company-specific fundamental concern. Fund Update: Cerity Partners LLC Just Disclosed New Holdings
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage notes TJX’s management is guiding more cautiously for fiscal 2027 amid softer consumer spending and mixed retail sentiment, which could limit upside if demand slows. Is TJX’s Strong FY26 Results And Cautious Outlook Altering The Investment Case For TJX (TJX)?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on TJX shares. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of TJX Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, March 28th. Argus upgraded shares of TJX Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of TJX Companies from $154.00 to $173.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on shares of TJX Companies from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $167.55.

Insider Buying and Selling at TJX Companies

In other news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.95, for a total value of $4,828,500.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 479,316 shares in the company, valued at approximately $77,145,910.20. This trade represents a 5.89% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

About TJX Companies

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.