Qsemble Capital Management LP Makes New $5.28 Million Investment in The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Qsemble Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 34,343 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $5,275,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Stephens Inc. AR boosted its holdings in shares of TJX Companies by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 33,678 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $5,173,000 after buying an additional 139 shares during the last quarter. AlphaCore Capital LLC raised its stake in TJX Companies by 105.9% in the 4th quarter. AlphaCore Capital LLC now owns 19,515 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $2,998,000 after acquiring an additional 10,036 shares during the period. DNB Asset Management AS increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. DNB Asset Management AS now owns 337,518 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $51,846,000 after buying an additional 12,254 shares during the period. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 23.7% during the fourth quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 7,930 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $1,218,000 after buying an additional 1,520 shares during the period. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 65.7% during 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 buying an additional 69 shares during the period. 91.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at TJX Companies

In other news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.95, for a total transaction of $4,828,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 479,316 shares in the company, valued at $77,145,910.20. This trade represents a 5.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.13% of the stock is owned by insiders.

TJX Companies Stock Performance

Shares of TJX Companies stock opened at $147.40 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $163.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.21, a P/E/G ratio of 3.39 and a beta of 0.64. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $157.08 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $154.14. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $119.84 and a 12 month high of $165.82.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.38 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $17.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.36 billion. TJX Companies had a return on equity of 57.70% and a net margin of 9.10%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.23 earnings per share. 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 analysts forecast that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.48 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 14th. This is a boost from TJX Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.43. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. TJX Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 39.34%.

TJX Companies News Summary

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)?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of TJX Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on TJX Companies from $154.00 to $173.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Weiss Ratings lowered TJX Companies from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group upped their price objective on shares of TJX Companies from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-two have issued a Buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $167.55.

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.