TJX Companies Slips to 116th in Trading Volume Despite 36.77% Decline

The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) experienced a significant decline in trading volume on April 10, 2025, with a turnover of 9.57 billion, marking a 36.77% decrease from the previous day. This placed TJX at the 116th position in terms of trading volume for the day. Despite this, the stock managed to close at $126.05, reflecting a 1.13% increase over the past three days, with a cumulative gain of 7.00%.

TJX Companies, Inc. has demonstrated resilience in the market, achieving a 52-week high of $128.99 on April 9, 2025. This performance is notable as it was the only stock in the S&P 500 to reach a new 52-week high on that day, outperforming the broader market. The company's stock has a 52-week low of $92.35, indicating a strong recovery from its lowest point.

TJX Companies, Inc. has a robust financial profile, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 1.19, reflecting its strong liquidity and financial health. The company's recent earnings report for the quarter ending February 26, 2025, showed earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, surpassing analysts' estimates of $1.16. The company reported a return on equity of 61.82% and a net margin of 8.63%, with revenue of $16.35 billion for the quarter, slightly above the consensus estimate of $16.24 billion.

TJX Companies, Inc. recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividend, which will be paid on June 5, 2025. Shareholders of record as of May 15, 2025, will receive a dividend of $0.425 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $1.70 and a dividend yield of 1.35%. This marks an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.38, with a payout ratio of 39.91%.

In terms of insider trading, CEO Ernie Herrman sold 23,428 shares of the company's stock on March 5, 2025, at an average price of $123.03, totaling $2,882,346.84. Following the transaction, Herrman now owns 484,189 shares, valued at approximately $59,569,772.67. Additionally, Director Alan M. Bennett sold 8,000 shares on February 27, 2025, at an average price of $123.53, totaling $988,240.00. Insiders collectively own 0.13% of the company's stock.

TJX Companies, Inc. has seen significant institutional investment, with 91.09% of its stock owned by institutional investors. Recent transactions include Bogart Wealth LLC acquiring a new position valued at $25,000, Trivant Custom Portfolio Group LLC acquiring a stake valued at $26,000, and Legacy Investment Solutions LLC buying a position valued at $30,000. Other notable investors include SOA Wealth Advisors LLC and Millstone Evans Group LLC, each acquiring positions worth approximately $30,000.