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TJX Raises Quarterly Dividend 13% to $0.48

Published: February 25, 2026
TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/

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  • TJX increases quarterly dividend to $0.48 per share, effective June 2026.
  • Quarterly raise represents a 13% increase versus the prior quarterly rate.
  • New annualized dividend equals $1.92 per share (0.48 x 4).
  • Fiscal 2026 dividends paid totaled $1.70 per share.
  • Company enters the payout increase with $4.1B of repurchase capacity available and a $3B repurchase authorization approved in February 2026.
  • Available liquidity: $1.5B borrowing capacity under revolving credit facilities; no amounts outstanding as of January 31, 2026.
  • Fiscal 2026 results: $56.4B net sales and diluted EPS of $3.86 (fiscal year ended January 31, 2026).

Historical Context

TJX reported fiscal 2026 results for the year ended January 31, 2026, including $56.4 billion in net sales and diluted EPS of $3.86. The company declared total dividends of $1.70 per share for fiscal 2026 and has pursued active share repurchases (a $3 billion authorization approved in February 2026 and $4.1 billion available as of January 31, 2026). The dividend increase to $0.48 per quarter, effective June 2026, is consistent with management's stated priorities of returning capital to shareholders while continuing store expansion and selective international investments. Investors should consider this payout change in the context of TJX's execution-driven model and the risks outlined in the company's fiscal disclosures.

What investors need to know

The 13% increase to a $0.48 quarterly payout raises TJX's annualized dividend to $1.92 per share, up from the $1.70 paid in fiscal 2026. For income-focused investors this is a clear signal that TJX is prioritizing shareholder returns alongside share repurchases. The company completed a $3 billion buyback authorization in February 2026 and reported $4.1 billion of repurchase capacity as of January 31, 2026, indicating a dual-track capital-allocation approach: modestly higher dividends plus continued repurchases.

Balance sheet and capital-allocation context

TJX's dividend increase occurs with a relatively conservative balance sheet posture. The company reported $1.5 billion in available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities with no outstanding borrowings as of January 31, 2026. Long-term debt maturities include near-term notes (for example, 2.250% senior unsecured notes due September 2026 totaling $999 million). Management continues to fund returns while maintaining liquidity and executing growth investments (FY capital expenditures guidance and international investments are cited in the FY2026 disclosures).

Operational backdrop and risks

TJX's payout decision should be viewed against its operating profile: a capital-light, off-price retail model that delivered $56.4 billion in net sales and $3.86 diluted EPS in fiscal 2026. The company emphasizes store expansion, e-commerce development and international growth while preserving supply-chain flexibility. Key risks to monitor include consumer discretionary sensitivity, inventory/markdown exposure inherent to opportunistic buying, supply-chain labor and compliance risks, and competitive pressure from other off-price and e-commerce retailers. Tariff and trade policy volatility and near-term debt maturities are additional watch points for investors assessing sustainability of elevated shareholder returns.

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