Canoe Financial LP trimmed its stake in shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX – Free Report) by 3.8% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 825,317 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock after selling 33,000 shares during the quarter. TJX Companies makes up about 1.7% of Canoe Financial LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest position. Canoe Financial LP’s holdings in TJX Companies were worth $126,777,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Lavaca Capital LLC purchased a new stake in TJX Companies during the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of TJX Companies by 102.2% in the third quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 182 shares of the apparel and home fashions retailer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. GGM Financials LLC acquired a new stake in shares of TJX Companies during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Imprint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new stake in shares of TJX Companies in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.09% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 30,000 shares of the 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 sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 479,316 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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 accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.
TJX Companies News Summary
- Positive Sentiment: TJX reported fiscal 2026 sales of about $60.4 billion with solid comparable-store sales and reiterated a growth strategy toward ~7,000 stores — reinforcing the company’s long-term growth thesis. TJX Hits $60B Sales Milestone in FY26: What Fuels Long-Term Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators highlight that TJX’s off‑price model can benefit from retail supply-chain disruption (higher freight/fuel, excess full‑price inventory), which may translate into better merchandise buys and margin resilience. How retailers like TJX can actually benefit from higher fuel costs and shipping delays
- Positive Sentiment: Sell‑side notes remain constructive: Bernstein reiterated a Buy and framed TJX’s off‑price “flywheel” as supporting sustainable earnings growth and a premium multiple. Continued analyst support can limit downside. TJX Companies: Leveraging a Self‑Reinforcing Off-Price Flywheel…
- Positive Sentiment: Equity research roundups (Zacks/other outlets) continue to feature TJX as a resilient retail name amid broader market ideas, keeping it on investors’ radar for long‑term portfolios. 3 S&P 500 Stocks for Long-Term Investors
- Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary asks whether TJX’s ~32% one‑year rally leaves less upside from current levels — raising valuation/entry‑timing questions rather than altering the core bull case. Investors weighing entry should compare growth outlook vs. premium valuation. Is It Too Late To Consider TJX Companies (TJX) After A 32% One Year Rally?
- Neutral Sentiment: Research roundups and “top reports” mention TJX alongside other favored names, which supports investor attention but doesn’t by itself move fundamentals. Top Stock Reports for Amazon.com, TJX and Eaton Corp.
- Negative Sentiment: Short‑term weakness: outlets note the stock is down modestly since the last earnings report and recent daily moves show small pullbacks — evidence of profit‑taking or re‑rating after a sizable rally. Why Is TJX (TJX) Down 0.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Negative Sentiment: Recent intraday/close reports show the stock moving down in individual sessions (e.g., a ~1.36% decline referenced in market summaries), signaling near‑term volatility that can pressure sentiment. TJX (TJX) Stock Moves -1.36%: What You Should Know
TJX Companies Stock Performance
Shares of TJX opened at $155.02 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $172.14 billion, a PE ratio of 31.77, a PEG ratio of 3.57 and a beta of 0.73. 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 company’s 50 day moving average price is $155.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $150.59. The TJX Companies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $116.37 and a 52 week high of $162.68.
TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $17.74 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.36 billion. TJX Companies had a net margin of 9.10% and a return on equity of 57.70%. The company’s revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.23 EPS. 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. Research analysts expect that The TJX Companies, Inc. will post 4.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts recently commented on TJX shares. Robert W. Baird set a $168.00 price objective on shares of TJX Companies in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on TJX Companies from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Guggenheim raised TJX Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $150.00 price target (up from $145.00) on shares of TJX Companies in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised TJX Companies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. 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 an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $167.55.
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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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