TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold TJX Companies shares worth between $15,001 and $50,000 on September 2 through the Hern Family Foundation, and later sold an additional $1,001–$15,000 position on September 15.
• TJX opened at $130.28, well below its 12-month high of $170.00. The retailer reported quarterly EPS of $1.22, beating estimates, while revenue rose 5.4% year over year to $15.18 billion.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $171.63 price target. TJX also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, equivalent to a 1.5% annualized yield.

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 $15,001 and $50,000 in TJX Companies stock on September 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" 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 Stock Performance

TJX Companies stock opened at $130.28 on Tuesday. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a twelve month low of $122.78 and a twelve month high of $170.00. The company has a quick ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The company has a market capitalization of $143.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.08, a PEG ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 0.60. The stock's 50 day moving average is $142.28 and its 200 day moving average is $151.91.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) 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 business had revenue of $15.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $15.16 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.10 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly 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. On average, equities research analysts predict that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared 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 is Thursday, November 12th. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. TJX Companies's dividend payout ratio is presently 35.49%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

TJX has been the subject of several analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an "outperform" rating and set a $175.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of TJX Companies from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $173.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Barclays set a $188.00 target price on TJX Companies and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Erste Group Bank lowered TJX Companies from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $171.63.

Institutional Trading of TJX Companies

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna lifted its stake in shares of TJX Companies by 120.3% in the 4th quarter. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna now owns 163 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Trust Company N.A bought a new position in TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in TJX Companies in the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Kelly Lawrence W & Associates Inc. CA acquired a new position in TJX Companies during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 47.7% in the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 226 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer's stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the period. 91.09% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other 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.

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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