The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
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
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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
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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 33.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong 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: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 2.4% 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 169.5%, with dividends contributing 11.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,426 today.
TJX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | — | 1.10% | Sep 3, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.4800 | ↑ +12.9% | 1.19% | 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 |
TJX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $181.3B | 1.0% | 33.5% | 5 | Sustainable | |
| $75.3B | 0.7% | 24.6% | 32 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $6.3B | 3.0% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd | $1.9B | 2.8% | 20.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st | $53.8B | 3.4% | 71.5% | 24 | Watch |
| $3.6B | 0.2% | 29.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
TJX Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.39 | — | 3 | $4.88 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 2.1% |
| 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% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
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TJX — 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 +1.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +33.1%. 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 Quarterly. 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 $26,951 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 +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.