Rep. Kevin Hern Sells Off Shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in TJX Companies stock on August 27th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “KEVIN HERN TRADITIONAL IRA” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

TJX Companies Price Performance

NYSE TJX traded up $3.53 on Tuesday, reaching $133.78. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 11,156,074 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,986,310. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $122.78 and a 52 week high of $170.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm has a market cap of $147.15 billion, a PE ratio of 24.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 0.60. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $142.28 and a 200 day moving average price of $151.91.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 the consensus estimate of $15.16 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.10 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Sell-side analysts expect that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.22 EPS for the current year.

TJX Companies Announces Dividend

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

TJX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Barclays set a $188.00 price target on TJX Companies and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Wall Street Zen cut TJX Companies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. Citigroup lowered shares of TJX Companies from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $182.00 to $154.00 in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Guggenheim set a $152.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies in a report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $175.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, TJX Companies has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $171.63.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $16,489,926,000. State Street Corp raised its position in TJX Companies by 2.9% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 49,709,223 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $7,530,947,000 after purchasing an additional 1,388,026 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in TJX Companies by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 27,011,104 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $4,134,174,000 after purchasing an additional 673,690 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in TJX Companies during the 2nd quarter worth $3,511,553,000. Finally, Capital International Investors lifted its holdings in TJX Companies by 2.0% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 15,986,573 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $2,455,911,000 after buying an additional 308,408 shares in the last quarter. 91.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key TJX Companies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: TJX is accelerating store expansion after strong performance from new locations across rural, urban and established markets. The expansion provides a potential avenue for additional sales and earnings growth. TJX Companies’ New Store Strength: Can Expansion Accelerate Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlighted that TJX raised its guidance, reinforcing confidence in its off-price model and helping support investor sentiment despite some near-term concerns. TJX Companies stock falls 1.16 percent as guidance rises
• Positive Sentiment: Compared with Burlington Stores, TJX continues to benefit from recognizable brands, value-focused merchandising and a broad store base as consumers seek lower-priced apparel and home goods. TJX vs. BURL: Which Off-Price Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: The appointment of Craig A. Pintoff to TJX’s board and Audit and Finance Committee adds experience in human capital, compliance, risk management and international operations, but the immediate financial impact is unclear. What Does TJX Companies Gain From Adding Craig Pintoff To Its Board?
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts argue TJX remains richly valued after its strong multiyear share-price performance. Persistent concerns about Marmaxx, its largest division, could limit upside if cash-flow growth or execution disappoints. TJX Stock Could Be 24% Overvalued As Marmaxx Concerns Persist
• Negative Sentiment: Another valuation analysis estimates TJX trades above fair value even after its recent pullback, suggesting expectations for continued execution are already reflected in the stock. The TJX Companies: Trading 11% Above My Fair Value Estimate Despite The Selloff

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About TJX Companies

The TJX Companies, Inc is an off-price retailer that sells apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings and other merchandise at prices generally below those of traditional department and specialty stores. Its inventory typically includes branded, designer and name-brand products purchased through opportunistic buying, including order cancellations, excess production and closeout merchandise. Product selection and pricing can vary by store and change frequently.

The company operates a portfolio of retail chains in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.