Boston Common Asset Management LLC Has $18.01 Million Stock Position in The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Boston Common Asset Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) by 3.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 112,746 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after selling 4,626 shares during the period. TJX Companies accounts for approximately 1.2% of Boston Common Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 19th biggest holding. Boston Common Asset Management LLC’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $18,006,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna raised its stake in shares of TJX Companies by 120.3% during the fourth quarter. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna now owns 163 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in TJX Companies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in TJX Companies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in TJX Companies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in TJX Companies by 65.7% during the 4th quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 174 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.09% of the company’s stock.

TJX Companies Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE TJX opened at $154.51 on Monday. The stock has a market cap 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. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $156.54 and a 200 day moving average price of $156.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a current ratio of 1.14. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $122.00 and a 52-week high of $170.00.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last issued 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 firm had revenue of $14.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.02 billion. TJX Companies had a net margin of 9.40% and a return on equity of 57.92%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior 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. Analysts expect that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.17 EPS for the current year.

TJX Companies Announces Dividend

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

More TJX Companies News

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”

Insider Activity

In other TJX Companies news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 10,002 shares of TJX Companies stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.68, for a total transaction of $1,607,121.36. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 514,848 shares in the company, valued at approximately $82,725,776.64. The trade was a 1.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Chairman Carol Meyrowitz sold 55,624 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $163.65, for a total value of $9,102,867.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 201,496 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,974,820.40. The trade was a 21.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 130,367 shares of company stock worth $20,959,476 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Truist Financial set a $190.00 target price on shares of TJX Companies and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. BTIG Research raised their price target on TJX Companies from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $175.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $190.00 price objective (up from $183.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on TJX Companies from $175.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $176.89.

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.