TJX raises FY27 guidance after 4% Q2 comparable-sales growth

TJX reported fiscal second-quarter net sales of $15.2 billion for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026, up 5% year over year, while diluted EPS rose 24% to $1.36, including a $0.14 benefit from tariff refunds; adjusted EPS was $1.22, up 11%. The company raised its full-year FY27 pretax margin guidance to 12.3%-12.4% and diluted EPS guidance to $5.31-$5.36, returned $1.3 billion to shareholders during the quarter, and plans to accelerate store growth to 4% in FY28 with a long-term target of 7,500 stores.