The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.48 on December 3rd

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 12th will be given a dividend of 0.48 per share by the apparel and home fashions retailer on Thursday, December 3rd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 12th.

TJX Companies has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.5%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 5 years. TJX Companies has a payout ratio of 38.7% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect TJX Companies to earn $5.74 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.92 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 33.4%.

TJX Companies Stock Up 3.0%

Shares of NYSE:TJX opened at $126.54 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a current ratio of 1.15. The company has a market cap of $139.19 billion, a PE ratio of 23.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.60. TJX Companies has a 52 week low of $122.78 and a 52 week high of $170.00. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $145.38 and a 200 day simple moving average of $153.36.

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 19th. The apparel and home fashions retailer reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $15.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.16 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.10 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. As a group, research analysts expect that TJX Companies will post 5.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting TJX Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: TJX raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after quarterly results exceeded expectations, with growth across its divisions and a higher store-opening target. Improving performance at Marmaxx, which includes TJ Maxx and Marshalls, remains an important catalyst. TJX Raises Fiscal 2027 Outlook as Q2 Results Show Broad-Based Growth
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, payable December 3 to shareholders of record November 12. The dividend supports income-oriented investors, although its approximately 1.6% yield is modest. TJX Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: TJX appointed Craig A. Pintoff to its board and Audit and Finance Committee, effective September 17. The addition of an independent director may strengthen governance and oversight, but no immediate earnings impact was announced. TJX Appoints Craig A. Pintoff to Board of Directors
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the improved outlook and strong results, TJX has faced investor concerns about wage and fuel costs, valuation, and execution risk. Analysts note that the shares had fallen sharply over the prior month, suggesting that some investors remain cautious about whether growth can justify the company’s premium valuation. TJX Falls 17.4% in the Past Month as Strong Results Meet Key Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that TJ Maxx has closed several stores in 2026 may raise questions about portfolio optimization, although the closures are part of a broader strategy involving new formats and markets rather than an announced retrenchment. Discount Retailer Closes Stores in Several States

About TJX Companies

The TJX Companies, Inc is an off-price retailer specializing in apparel and home fashions. The company sells brand-name, designer and other merchandise at prices generally below those of full-price retailers. Its product assortment includes women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home furnishings, decor and other household goods.

TJX operates through a portfolio of retail banners, including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense in the United States; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; and TK Maxx and Homesense in Europe and Australia.