I am extremely pleased with our outstanding second quarter performance and our above-plan sales, profit margin, and earnings per share results.
— Ernie Herrman, Chief Executive Officer and President
03Detailed Report
TJX
Company TJX
Period
Q2 2026
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedJun 10, 2026
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Executive Summary
The TJX Companies reported a solid second quarter in fiscal 2026 (QQ2 2026) with 4% comparable sales growth driven by broad strength across divisions and a resilient value proposition. Revenue was $14.40 billion, gross margin stood at 30.7%, and operating margin reached 11.25% with diluted EPS of $1.10, up 15% year over year. Management highlighted successful tariff mitigation, above-plan sales, and a favorable mix of categories (notably HomeGoods and Canada) that supported profitability. The company raised full-year guidance on pre-tax margins and EPS, reflecting continued operating leverage on strong top-line momentum and continued inventory availability. The near-term outlook remains constructive as TJX leverages its flexible off-price model, broad demographic reach, and global footprint to capture market share, while funding growth through cash flow generation and capital returns.
Management emphasized ongoing opportunities in back-to-school and holiday assortments, as well as the ability to attract a broad, value-seeking customer base through a comprehensive marketing and merchandising strategy. Looking ahead, TJX plans to open net approximately 130 stores in the year (just over 3% net unit growth) and remodel nearly 500 stores, supporting a long runway for global expansion beyond current footprints. However, tariff exposure, FX movements, and macro consumer headwinds remain key sensitivities to watch as the year progresses.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
14.40B
QoQ: 9.84% | YoY: 6.93%
Gross Profit
Increasing
4.43B
30.73% margin
QoQ: 14.49% | YoY: 8.24%
Operating Income
Increasing
1.62B
QoQ: 23.10% | YoY: 13.92%
Net Income
Increasing
1.24B
QoQ: 19.98% | YoY: 13.10%
EPS
Increasing
1.10
QoQ: 19.57% | YoY: 13.40%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
- Revenue: $14.401B, YoY +6.93%, QoQ +9.84% (Q2 FY2026)
- Gross Profit: $4.425B, Gross Margin 30.73% (YoY +8.24%, QoQ +14.49%)
- Operating Income: $1.620B, Operating Margin 11.25% (YoY +13.92%, QoQ +23.10%)
- Net Income: $1.243B, Net Margin 8.63% (YoY +13.10%, QoQ +19.98%)
- EPS (Diluted): $1.10, YoY +13.40%, QoQ +19.57%
- Pre-tax Margin: 11.4% (above plan, up ~50 bps YoY)
- Inventory: +14% total; per-store +10% vs year-ago period, signaling thoughtful replenishment of branded merchandise opportunities
- Free Cash Flow: $1.33B; Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: $1.791B; Cash at End of Period: $4.639B
- Net Debt: $8.482B; Total Debt: $13.121B; Cash Balance: $4.639B
- Full-year guidance raised: Comp sales +3%; Revenue $59.3B–$59.6B; Gross Margin 30.5%–30.6%; SG&A 19.4%; EPS $4.52–$4.57 (up 6–7% vs prior year)
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
14.40B
6.93%
9.84%
Gross Profit
4.43B
8.24%
14.49%
Operating Income
1.62B
13.92%
23.10%
Net Income
1.24B
13.10%
19.98%
EPS
1.10
13.40%
19.57%
Key Financial Ratios
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