Quantbot Technologies LP Grows Stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Quantbot Technologies LP boosted its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) by 1,063.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 27,247 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after buying an additional 24,906 shares during the quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $3,938,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 0.8% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 101,961,786 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $14,737,557,000 after purchasing an additional 820,730 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake in TJX Companies by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 48,595,536 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $6,001,063,000 after purchasing an additional 285,737 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in TJX Companies by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,070,916 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $3,205,927,000 after purchasing an additional 301,127 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies during the second quarter worth $1,808,774,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its position in shares of TJX Companies by 0.9% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 9,081,087 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock valued at $1,121,423,000 after buying an additional 80,487 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.09% of the company’s stock.

TJX Companies Trading Up 1.7%

TJX opened at $161.40 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $179.23 billion, a PE ratio of 33.07, a P/E/G ratio of 3.72 and a beta of 0.73. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a one year low of $112.10 and a one year high of $162.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.14. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $154.91 and its 200 day moving average price is $147.80.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $17.74 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 in the previous year, the business earned $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. As a group, equities research analysts expect that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 4.18 EPS for the current year.

TJX Companies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.425 per share. This represents a $1.70 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 12th. TJX Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 34.84%.

TJX Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — TJX reported better‑than‑expected Q4 results (EPS and revenue) with comps up, gross‑margin improvement and net income growth, which underpins the stock rally. TJX Q4 tops expectations as profit and sales climb
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns boosted — Management raised the dividend ~13% and reauthorized buybacks (~$2.5B), shrinking shares and supporting EPS per share over time — a clear catalyst for investor demand. This Retail Stock Keeps Winning—Even After a 200% Run
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher targets — Several firms lifted price targets (Telsey to $175, Barclays to $183) and reiterated Outperform/Overweight calls, giving upward pressure via improved sentiment and buy recommendations. Telsey Advisory Raises TJX Outlook on Strength despite Ongoing Macro Pressures
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong operating position and balance sheet — Coverage notes TJX’s durable off‑price model, international/store growth, low leverage and cash flow, supportive for medium‑term hold strategies. This Retail Stock Keeps Winning—Even After a 200% Run
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious FY guidance — Management issued muted annual sales/profit guidance and a conservative Q1 outlook, which disappointed some investors despite the quarter’s strength. TJX Cos forecasts muted annual sales and profit as consumers pull back spending
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term selling pressure & investor reaction — Coverage notes that despite beats, cautious guidance led to profit‑taking and a drop in the session for some investors; watch next‑quarter guidance and same‑store sales for sentiment to re‑accelerate. Why TJX Companies Stock Sank Today
• Negative Sentiment: Institutional selling risk — Market data show increased institutional selling in Q1 2026 after heavy buying in 2025; continued outflows could cap upside even if fundamentals remain strong. This Retail Stock Keeps Winning—Even After a 200% Run

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $193.00 price target (up from $181.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Barclays upped their price target on TJX Companies from $172.00 to $183.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $168.00 target price (up from $160.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-two have given a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average 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.