Rating Change
Citigroup analysts downgraded The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) from Buy to Neutral on August 20, 2026.
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The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) Downgraded to Neutral by Citigroup
Citigroup analysts downgraded The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) from Buy to Neutral on August 20, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) · downgrade
- Firm
- Citigroup
- Rating
- Buy to Neutral
- Price at event
- $140.65
- Market capitalization
- $173.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Citigroup downgraded TJX from Buy to Neutral on August 20, 2026, though the stock maintains 7 Buy ratings among the 10 most recent analyst ratings with no Sell ratings.
Market Context
The TJX Companies, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $140.65 with a market capitalization of $173.2B. The stock has declined 7.4% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst downgrades can weigh on a stock in the short term as institutional investors who follow Citigroup's research adjust their positions. However, downgrades also sometimes create buying opportunities if the market overreacts to the rating change. The reasoning behind the downgrade matters more than the rating itself.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for The TJX Companies, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View TJX Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Neutral rating mean for TJX?
A rating of Neutral from Citigroup reflects the analyst's outlook on The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the TJX forecast page.
