TJX's 24.93% Volume Drop Sends It to 144th Rank as Institutional Investors Pile In

On August 8, 2025, The TJX Companies (TJX) recorded a trading volume of 610 million, a 24.93% decline from the previous day, ranking 144th in the market. The stock closed at $131.37, reflecting a 0.46% drop. Institutional investors increased their stakes in the first quarter, with Charles Schwab and Accuvest Global Advisors adding to their holdings, while a director sold 950 shares. The company reported Q2 revenue of $13.11 billion, surpassing estimates, and announced a $0.425 quarterly dividend, yielding 1.3% annually.

Recent institutional activity highlights growing confidence in TJX. Charles Schwab raised its stake by 0.9%, owning 6.96 million shares valued at $847.74 million. Accuvest Global Advisors entered a new position with 31,256 shares, accounting for 3.2% of its portfolio. Other firms, including Fi3 Financial Advisors and Vanguard Group, also increased holdings, with Vanguard’s position now valued at $12.23 billion. These moves underscore institutional interest in the off-price retailer’s performance amid broader market volatility.

The company’s Q2 earnings of $0.92 per share exceeded expectations, driven by a 5.1% revenue growth to $13.11 billion. Analysts have maintained positive outlooks, with Barclays and UBS upgrading price targets to $147 and $164, respectively. Despite a 4.01% reduction in shares by director Amy B. Lane, institutional ownership remains strong at 91.09%, reflecting confidence in TJX’s resilience to economic headwinds.

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