Bank OZK Takes $4.75 Million Position in The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Bank OZK acquired a new position in shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 31,339 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer's stock, valued at approximately $4,748,000. TJX Companies makes up about 1.4% of Bank OZK's portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of TJX Companies during the second quarter worth about $16,489,926,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in TJX Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $3,511,553,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in TJX Companies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,211,975,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in TJX Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,598,731,000. Finally, Primecap Management Co. CA bought a new position in shares of TJX Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,435,617,000. 91.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

TJX Companies Stock Down 1.8%

TJX Companies stock opened at $134.30 on Friday. 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's 50-day moving average is $153.43 and its 200-day moving average is $156.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $148.36 billion, a PE ratio of 24.82, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.62. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $134.17 and a fifty-two week high of $170.00.

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 (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $15.18 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.16 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.10 EPS. TJX Companies's 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 anticipate that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.2 earnings per share for the current year.

TJX Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 13th. TJX Companies's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 35.49%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on TJX. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of TJX Companies from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. UBS Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $198.00 target price (up from $197.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. BTIG Research reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $190.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Truist Financial set a $190.00 price target on shares of TJX Companies and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Evercore restated an "outperform" rating and set a $173.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Two investment 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. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $172.84.

TJX Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: TJX’s second-quarter results exceeded expectations: comparable sales increased 4%, adjusted earnings per share rose 11% to $1.22, and management raised its full-year profit outlook. Revenue also slightly topped estimates, supporting the company’s earnings-growth narrative. TJX Beats Expectations Even As Its Biggest Division Stumbles
• Positive Sentiment: HomeGoods and TJX’s international businesses delivered stronger comparable-sales growth and helped offset weaker performance at Marmaxx. Analysts also point to margin expansion and the retailer’s resilient off-price model as continuing positives. TJX Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan continues to rate TJX a Buy, indicating that some analysts view the recent weakness as an opportunity rather than evidence of a broken long-term investment thesis. J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on TJX Companies
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed retail-sector trading has made investors more selective: Kohl’s struggled despite improved guidance, while Ross Stores has outperformed. TJX’s relative resilience is constructive, but comparisons are raising expectations for continued execution. Kohl’s Falls Despite Raised Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Marmaxx underperformed the rest of the company, prompting Jefferies to downgrade TJX to Hold from Buy with a $145 price target. The firm said the slowdown may reflect a more serious merchandising problem rather than a temporary miss, while Ross Stores continues to pull ahead. Jefferies Cuts TJX to Hold as Marmaxx Stumbles
• Negative Sentiment: The stock’s recent decline despite higher guidance signals that investors may consider TJX’s valuation demanding and expect better near-term momentum. Tariff uncertainty and the risk that Marmaxx weakness persists are additional overhangs. TJX Just Dropped 11% in a Month

Insider Transactions at TJX Companies

In other TJX Companies news, Director Jackwyn Nemerov sold 957 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $168.59, for a total value of $161,340.63. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 802 shares of the company's stock, valued at $135,209.18. The trade was a 54.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO John Klinger sold 6,235 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.77, for a total transaction of $1,002,400.95. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 64,257 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,330,597.89. The trade was a 8.84% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 130,367 shares of company stock valued at $20,959,476. Company insiders own 0.15% of the company's stock.

TJX Companies Company 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.

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