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

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold $1,001–$15,000 of TJX Companies stock on September 15 from his traditional IRA, as part of a broader series of sales involving several other companies.
• TJX shares opened at $130.28, near their one-year low, despite the company reporting quarterly earnings and revenue slightly above analyst expectations. Management guided to fiscal 2027 earnings of $5.15–$5.20 per share.
• TJX declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, or $1.92 annually, representing a 1.5% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $171.63.

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 September 15th. 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 $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.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy NYSE: DVN on 9/14/2026.

TJX Companies Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of TJX opened at $130.28 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $142.28 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $151.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.56. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a one year low of $122.78 and a one year high of $170.00. The company has a market cap of $143.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 0.60.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results 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. The firm had revenue of $15.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.16 billion. TJX Companies had a return on equity of 56.56% and a net margin of 9.73%.The company's revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.10 EPS. 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. Research analysts forecast that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 12th will be given a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 12th. TJX Companies's payout ratio is currently 35.49%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On TJX Companies

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in TJX Companies in the second quarter worth $829,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp grew its holdings in shares of TJX Companies by 78.3% in the 4th quarter. J.Safra Asset Management Corp now owns 6,805 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer's stock valued at $1,045,000 after buying an additional 2,989 shares during the period. Bluedoor Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of TJX Companies in the 4th quarter valued at $2,559,000. Sigma Planning Corp increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 82.0% in the 2nd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 20,903 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer's stock valued at $3,167,000 after buying an additional 9,417 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Man Group plc bought a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at $217,422,000. Institutional investors own 91.09% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on TJX shares. Barclays set a $188.00 target price on TJX Companies and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of TJX Companies from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and reduced their price target for the company from $180.00 to $145.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of TJX Companies from $160.00 to $140.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $173.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $190.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $171.63.

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.

TJX Companies Company Profile

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.

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