TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern disclosed selling $1,001–$15,000 of TJX Companies stock from his traditional IRA on August 27, with another TJX sale in the same range reported on September 15.
• TJX shares opened at $130.28, near the lower end of their 52-week range of $122.78–$170.00. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $1.22 EPS and $15.18 billion in revenue.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $171.63 price target; TJX also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, yielding approximately 1.5% annually.

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

Shares of TJX Companies stock opened at $130.28 on Tuesday. 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 company has a market cap of $143.31 billion, a PE ratio of 24.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 0.60. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $142.28 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $151.91. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $122.78 and a fifty-two week high of $170.00.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.03. TJX Companies had a net margin of 9.73% and a return on equity of 56.56%. The company had revenue of $15.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.16 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.10 EPS. The business's revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Analysts expect that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.22 EPS for the current year.

TJX Companies Dividend Announcement

The business 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 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 dividend payout ratio is presently 35.49%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have commented on TJX shares. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $173.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $175.00 target price on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. BTIG Research reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $190.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Morgan Stanley set a $178.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Citigroup downgraded TJX Companies from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $182.00 to $154.00 in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, TJX Companies presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $171.63.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On TJX Companies

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in TJX. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in shares of TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at $829,000. J.Safra Asset Management Corp lifted its stake in TJX Companies by 78.3% in the fourth 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 bought a new position in TJX Companies during the fourth quarter worth about $2,559,000. Sigma Planning Corp grew its position in shares of TJX Companies by 82.0% during the 2nd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 20,903 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer's stock worth $3,167,000 after buying an additional 9,417 shares during the period. Finally, Man Group plc bought a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $217,422,000. 91.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.

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