Sapient Capital LLC Grows Stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Sapient Capital LLC raised its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) by 2.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 133,505 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,754 shares during the quarter. Sapient Capital LLC’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $20,726,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. IMG Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in TJX Companies by 65.7% in the fourth quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 174 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new position in TJX Companies in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Miller Global Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of TJX Companies by 102.2% during the 3rd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 182 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 91.09% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 30,000 shares of the company’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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 479,316 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $77,145,910.20. This represents a 5.89% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on TJX shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of TJX Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 28th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $185.00 price target (up from $165.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their price target on shares of TJX Companies from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of TJX Companies from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $167.55.

Key TJX Companies News

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)?

TJX Companies Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:TJX opened at $147.40 on Monday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $157.08 and its 200-day moving average price 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 TJX Companies, Inc. has a one year low of $119.84 and a one year high of $165.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.59.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $17.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.36 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.23 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Increases Dividend

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

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.