Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.64
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
33.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
TJX Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
TJX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.64
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout37.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR13.0%
5Y CAGR48.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return22.3%
5Y Total Return126.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,60310Y ago$43,14920Y ago$272,075
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
TJX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
TJX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The TJX Companies, Inc. distributes 33.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TJX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.0% and 5-year CAGR of 48.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TJX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 126.0%, with dividends contributing 9.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,149 today.
TJX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.97
Avg/Payment$0.3485
Latest Change+12.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | ↑ +12.9% | 1.12% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $0.4250 | — | 1.10% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.4250 | — | 1.13% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.4250 | — | 1.20% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.4250 | ↑ +13.3% | 1.17% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 1.19% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 1.22% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 1.27% | Sep 5, 2024 |
TJX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
33.5% payout
Streak
5Y
48.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJXThe TJX Companies, I… | $172.5B | 1.1% | 33.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ROSTRoss Stores, Inc. | $75.3B | 0.7% | 24.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  MMacy's, Inc. | $5.5B | 3.6% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  KSSKohl's Corporation | $1.6B | 3.4% | 20.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NKENIKE, Inc. | $52.3B | 3.5% | 71.5% | 23 | Watch |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $4.2B | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
TJX Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.91 | — | 2 | $4.88 | 18.5% | 5.39x | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.65 | 13.2% | 4 | $4.26 | 38.7% | 2.58x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.46 | 12.8% | 4 | $3.86 | 37.8% | 2.65x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.29 | 12.9% | 4 | $2.97 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.14 | 10.1% | 4 | $2.70 | 42.4% | 2.36x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 352.2% | 4 | $0.07 | 1396.0% | 0.07x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.23 | -74.0% | 1 | $2.67 | 8.6% | 11.61x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.89 | 19.4% | 4 | $2.43 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.74 | 23.7% | 4 | $2.02 | 36.7% | 2.72x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 21.1% | 4 | $1.73 | 34.7% | 2.89x | 0.9% |
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Start ComparisonTJX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TJX stock.
How much dividend does TJX pay per share?
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TJX's next ex-dividend date?
TJX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TJX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TJX's dividend safe?
TJX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.5% and FCF payout ratio of +37.9%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TJX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, The TJX Companies, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +48.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TJX pay dividends?
The TJX Companies, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TJX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TJX five years ago would be worth approximately $22,603 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TJX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TJX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.