Ohio’s pension fund reduces its stake in TJX despite the retailer’s robust sales, rising dividends, and strong analyst ratings, highlighting shifting institutional strategies in a resilient retail sector.
STRS Ohio trimmed its holding in TJX Companies during the fourth quarter, even as the off-price retailer continued to post solid sales and attract broadly upbeat coverage from Wall Street. According to a filing cited by MarketBeat, the pension fund sold 10,209 shares, leaving it with 421,870 shares valued at about $64.8 million at the end of the period.
The move came against a backdrop of continued institutional interest in the stock. MarketBeat said several smaller investors opened new positions in recent quarters, while hedge funds and other institutions collectively own the vast majority of TJX shares. The company’s register remains heavily institutional, with such investors accounting for more than 91% of the stock.
Insider activity also drew attention. MarketBeat reported that chief executive Ernie Herrman sold 30,000 shares on 2 March at an average price of $160.95, a transaction worth roughly $4.83 million. After the sale, he still held more than 479,000 shares, and insiders overall owned just 0.13% of the company, according to the same reporting.
Fundamentals have remained supportive. TJX posted earnings of $1.43 a share for the quarter ended 25 February, ahead of the consensus estimate, on revenue of $17.74 billion, while raising its quarterly dividend to $0.48 a share. Analysts surveyed by MarketBeat currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean target price of $167.55, although several firms have set materially higher targets.
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The claims about STRS Ohio’s reduction in TJX Companies shares and the CEO’s stock sale are plausible and align with typical institutional investment activities. However, the lack of independent verification raises concerns about the accuracy of these claims.
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