TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) Hits New 1-Year Low – Time to Sell?

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) shares reached a new 52-week low on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $134.60 and last traded at $135.11, with a volume of 442706 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $136.83.

Key Headlines Impacting TJX Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: TJX reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share, exceeding the $1.19 consensus estimate, while revenue of $15.18 billion slightly topped expectations. Comparable sales increased 4%, adjusted EPS rose 11%, and management raised its full-year profit outlook. TJX Beats Expectations Even As Its Biggest Division Stumbles
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan maintained a Buy rating, while several analyst reports noted that rising earnings estimates, an oversold technical position and a potential support pattern could create room for a rebound. J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on TJX Companies
• Neutral Sentiment: HomeGoods and TJX’s international businesses delivered stronger comparable-sales growth, helping offset weaker performance at the company’s largest U.S. division. Commentary from investment panels and market coverage reflects debate over whether the recent selloff is a buying opportunity. TJX Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies downgraded TJX to Hold from Buy and set a $145 price target, saying the slowdown at Marmaxx appears more serious than a temporary merchandising issue. The division’s underperformance, combined with Ross Stores’ stronger momentum, is the main reason investors have not rewarded TJX’s earnings beat and higher guidance. Jefferies Cuts TJX to Hold as Marmaxx Stumbles
• Negative Sentiment: Although TJX expanded margins and raised its outlook, the stock has fallen roughly 10%–11% over the past month. That divergence suggests concerns about future traffic, merchandising execution and competitive positioning are outweighing the company’s currently strong financial performance. TJX Just Dropped 11% in a Month

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have commented on TJX. 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. Barclays set a $188.00 price objective on TJX Companies and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their target price on TJX Companies from $175.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on TJX Companies from $173.00 to $174.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $178.00 price target on TJX Companies and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $172.84.

TJX Companies Stock Down 1.2%

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 simple moving average is $154.02 and its 200 day simple moving average is $156.37. The firm has a market cap of $149.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.69 and a beta of 0.62.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 analysts’ expectations of $15.16 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.10 EPS. The business’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. Research analysts anticipate that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 5.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.

TJX Companies Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 10,002 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.68, for a total value of $1,607,121.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 514,848 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $82,725,776.64. This trade represents a 1.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CFO John Klinger sold 6,235 shares of TJX Companies stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.77, for a total value of $1,002,400.95. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 64,257 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,330,597.89. This trade represents a 8.84% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 130,367 shares of company stock valued at $20,959,476. Insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of TJX Companies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna boosted its stake in TJX Companies by 120.3% during the fourth quarter. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna now owns 163 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the period. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of TJX Companies by 65.7% in the 4th quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 174 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.09% of the company’s stock.

About TJX Companies

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.