5 Best Apparel Stocks to Buy in 2026

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1. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX)

On March 13, 2026, The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) increased its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.48 per share, with the dividend payable on June 4, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 14, 2026. The increase follows the previous dividend level.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) posted fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, with Q4 net sales of $17.7 billion, up 9%, net income of $1.8 billion, and diluted EPS of $1.58, up 28%. The corporation reported adjusted EPS of $1.43, a 16% increase, while reaching comparable sales growth of 5% and a pretax margin of 13.5%. The firm’s net sales of $60.4 billion in fiscal 2026, a 7% growth, as well as net income of $5.5 billion and earnings per share of $4.87, up 14%. The company reported adjusted EPS of $4.73, an 11% boost, while returning $4.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) retails apparel and home fashion products. It operates in four business segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International.

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