The Thirteen Weeks (first quarter) Ended May 2, 2026 Compared to The Thirteen Weeks (first quarter) Ended May 3, 2025 OVERVIEW We are the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our mission is to deliver great value to our customers every day. We do this by selling a rapidly changing assortment of apparel, home fashions and other merchandise at prices generally 20% to 60% below full-price retailers’ (including department, specialty and major online retailers) regular prices on comparable merchandise, every day through our stores and six e-commerce sites. We operate over 5,200 stores through our four segments: in the U.S., Marmaxx (which operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls, tjmaxx.com and marshalls.com) and HomeGoods (which operates HomeGoods and Homesense); TJX Canada (which operates Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada); and TJX International (which operates TK Maxx, Homesense, tkmaxx.com, tkmaxx.de, and tkmaxx.at in Europe, and TK Maxx in Australia). In addition to our four segments, Sierra operates retail stores and sierra.com in the U.S. The results of Sierra are included in the Marmaxx segment. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS As an overview of our financial performance, results for the quarter ended May 2, 2026 include the following: –Net sales increased 9% to $14.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 versus last year’s first quarter sales of $13.1 billion. As of May 2, 2026, both the number of stores in operation and the selling square footage increased approximately 3% compared to the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026. –Consolidated comp sales increased 6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. See Net Sales below for our definition of comp sales. –Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 were $1.19 versus $0.92 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. –Pre-tax profit margin (the ratio of pre-tax income to net sales) for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was 12.0%, a 1.7 percentage point increase compared with 10.3% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. –Our cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs, ratio for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was 68.7%, a 1.8 percentage point decrease compared with 70.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. –Our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense ratio for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was 19.5%, a 0.1 percentage point increase compared with 19.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. –Our consolidated average per store inventories, including inventory on hand at our distribution centers (which excludes inventory in transit) and excluding our e-commerce sites, were up 7% at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. –During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, we returned $1.1 billion to our shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Operating Results as a Percentage of Net Sales The following table sets forth our consolidated operating results as a percentage of net sales: Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 68.7 70.5 Selling, general and administrative expenses 19.5 19.4 Interest (income) expense, net (0.2) (0.2) Income before income taxes* 12.0 % 10.3 % *Figures may not foot due to rounding. 22 Recent Events and Trends Global Economic Conditions and Tariffs We continue to closely monitor changes in international trade relations, economic and monetary policies, and legislation and regulations including those related to tariffs on imports from China and other countries. While we have been, and believe we can continue to be, successful in mitigating tariff pressures, tariffs have led to significant volatility in the global economy. We are continuing to implement and consider additional measures that seek to mitigate the impact of tariffs. In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). We estimate we have paid approximately $490 million in IEEPA related tariffs. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”) has established a phased administrative process for submitting refund claims for certain IEEPA tariffs. However, the amount, timing and likelihood of any refund recovery remain uncertain. The amount of any refunds, if received, may not equal the full amount of IEEPA related tariffs paid, and any refunds remain subject to further legal, regulatory or administrative developments. As of May 2, 2026, we have not recorded a receivable for any potential refunds and continue to monitor ongoing legal, administrative and regulatory processes. We will recognize a receivable and associated income if the right to receive such amounts becomes realized or realizable in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027, we filed for refunds that we believe are eligible under phase 1 of the CBP process and as of May 29, 2026 have received an immaterial amount in refunds. The extent and duration of the tariffs and the resulting impact on general economic conditions and on our business, including potential IEEPA tariff refunds, continues to be uncertain. Our buying organization’s ability to execute our merchandise sourcing model to offset the effects of the tariffs is a key factor. However, the overall impact depends on a range of factors, including trade negotiations between the U.S. and other countries, responses of other countries, judicial review, exceptions that could be granted and cost of alternative sources of merchandise. Uncertainty remains regarding the continued impact on our direct imports, indirect imports, vendor and competitor pricing, consumer demand, tariff pass-throughs and retaliatory tariffs. We will continue to closely monitor developments related to tariffs and evaluate their potential impact on our business and financial condition. Net Sales Net sales for the quarter ended May 2, 2026 totaled $14.3 billion, a 9% increase versus first quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $13.1 billion. This increase reflects a 6% increase in comp sales, a 2% increase from non-comp sales and a 1% positive impact from foreign currency. Net sales from our e-commerce sites combined amounted to approximately 2% of total sales for each of the first quarters of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026. Comp sales increased 6% and 3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026, respectively. Both apparel comp sales growth (as defined below) and home comp sales growth (as defined below) performed in line with comp sales growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Comp sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 were driven by a higher average basket and an increase in customer transactions. As of May 2, 2026, both our store count and selling square footage increased approximately 3% compared to the end of the first quarter last year. Definition of Comparable Sales We define comparable sales, or comp sales, to be sales of stores and e-commerce sites that have been in operation for all or a portion of two consecutive fiscal years, or, in other words, stores or e-commerce sites that are starting their third fiscal year of operation. In any given fiscal year, we calculate comp sales on a 52-week basis by comparing the current and prior year weekly periods that are most closely aligned. Relocated stores and stores that have changed in size are generally classified in the same way as the original store, and we believe that the impact of these stores on the consolidated comp sales percentage is immaterial. Sales excluded from comp sales (“non-comp sales”) consist of sales from: –New stores or e-commerce sites - stores or sites that have not yet met the comp sales criteria, which represents a substantial majority of non-comp sales –Stores or e-commerce sites that are closed permanently or for an extended period of time We determine which stores and e-commerce sites are included in the comp sales calculation at the beginning of a fiscal year, and the classification remains constant throughout that year unless a store or e-commerce site is closed permanently or for an extended period during that fiscal year. 23 Comp sales of our foreign segments are calculated on a constant currency basis. We define constant currency basis as translating the current year’s results using the prior year’s exchange rates. This removes the effect of changes in currency exchange rates, which we believe is a more appropriate measure of performance. Comp sales may be referred to as “same store” sales by other retail companies. The method for calculating comp sales varies across the retail industry; therefore, our measure of comp sales may not be comparable to that of other retail companies. Comparable sales for a category such as home or apparel include sales from merchandise within such category combined across all divisions that fall within the Company’s definition of comparable sales for such period. We define customer transactions to be the number of transactions in stores or online included in the comp sales calculation. We define average ticket to be the average retail price of the units sold. We define average basket to be the average dollar value of transactions. Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Our operating results are affected by foreign currency exchange rates as a result of changes in the value of the U.S. dollar or a division’s local currency in relation to other currencies. We specifically refer to “foreign currency” as the impact of translational foreign currency exchange and mark-to-market of inventory derivatives, as described in detail below. This does not include the impact foreign currency exchange rates can have on various transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an operating division's local currency, which is referred to as “transactional foreign exchange,” and also described below. Translation Foreign Exchange In our Consolidated Financial Statements, we translate the operations of TJX Canada and TJX International from local currencies into U.S. dollars using currency rates in effect at different points in time. Significant changes in foreign exchange rates between comparable prior periods can result in meaningful variations in assets, liabilities, net sales, net income and earnings per share as well as the net sales and operating results of these segments. Currency translation generally does not affect operating margins, or affects them only slightly, as sales and expenses of the foreign operations are translated at approximately the same rates within a given period. Mark-to-Market Inventory Derivatives We routinely enter into inventory-related hedging instruments to mitigate the impact on earnings of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on merchandise purchases denominated in currencies other than the local currencies of our divisions, principally TJX Canada and TJX International. As we have not elected hedge accounting for these instruments, as defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we record a mark-to-market gain or loss on the derivative instruments in our results of operations at the end of each reporting period. In subsequent periods, the income statement impact of the mark-to-market adjustment is effectively offset when the inventory being hedged is paid for. While these effects occur every reporting period, they are of much greater magnitude when there are sudden and significant changes in currency exchange rates during a short period of time. The mark-to-market adjustment on these derivatives does not affect net sales, but it does affect the cost of sales, operating margins and earnings we report. Transactional Foreign Exchange When discussing the impact on our results of the effect of foreign currency exchange rates on certain transactions, we refer to it as “transactional foreign exchange”. This primarily includes the impact that foreign currency exchange rates may have on the year-over-year comparison of merchandise margin as well as “foreign currency gains and losses” on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the operating division's local currency. These two items can impact segment margin comparison of our foreign divisions and we have highlighted them when they are meaningful to understanding operating trends. Cost of Sales, Including Buying and Occupancy Costs Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs, as a percentage of net sales was 68.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, a decrease of 1.8 percentage points compared to 70.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The decrease in the cost of sales ratio, including buying and occupancy costs, for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was driven by favorable merchandise margin due to higher markon, the favorable year-over-year impact related to the mark-to-market adjustments on inventory and fuel hedges and expense leverage on higher comp sales. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, was 19.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to 19.4% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. 24 Interest (Income) Expense, net The components of interest (income) expense, net are summarized below: Thirteen Weeks Ended In millions May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Interest expense $ 20 $ 20 Capitalized interest (2) (2) Interest (income) (53) (48) Interest (income) expense, net $ (35) $ (30) Interest (income) expense, net increased for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to the same period in fiscal 2026, primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by a higher average cash balance, partially offset by a decrease in prevailing rates. Provision for Income Taxes On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, making permanent certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including 100% accelerated depreciation deductions on qualified property and immediate expensing of domestic research and development costs, as well as modifying some of the international tax rules. These changes have not had a material impact on our income tax provision for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, and we do not expect them to have a material impact on our income tax provision for the fiscal year. A number of countries have enacted legislation to implement the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s 15% global minimum tax regime (Pillar Two) with effect from January 1, 2024. A comprehensive Side-by-Side Package was released in January 2026, introducing additional safe harbors and options for companies headquartered in jurisdictions with a qualified Side-by-Side regime. Member countries must enact local legislation or update existing regulations to adopt and incorporate the Pillar Two Side-by-Side Package. We continue to evaluate the impacts of proposed and enacted legislation for the jurisdictions in which we operate. The effective income tax rate was 22.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and 23.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was primarily due to the increase in an excess tax benefit from share-based compensation and a benefit from the acquisition of federal tax credits, partially offset by a reduction of benefits from audit settlements. Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share Net income was $1.3 billion, or $1.19 per diluted share, and $1 billion, or $0.92 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026, respectively. Foreign currency had a $0.01 positive impact on diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and a $0.02 negative impact on diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Segment Information We operate four segments. In the United States, our Marmaxx segment operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls, tjmaxx.com and marshalls.com and our HomeGoods segment operates HomeGoods and Homesense. Our TJX Canada segment operates Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada, and our TJX International segment operates TK Maxx, Homesense, tkmaxx.com, tkmaxx.de, and tkmaxx.at in Europe and TK Maxx in Australia. In addition to our four segments, Sierra operates retail stores and sierra.com in the U.S. The results of Sierra are included in the Marmaxx segment. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on “segment profit or loss,” which we define as pre-tax income or loss before general corporate expense and interest (income) expense, net, and certain separately disclosed unusual or infrequent items. “Segment profit or loss,” as we define the term, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The terms “segment margin” or “segment profit margin” are used to describe segment profit or loss as a percentage of net sales. These measures of performance should not be considered an alternative to net income or cash flows from operating activities, as an indicator of our performance or as a measure of liquidity. Presented below is selected financial information related to our segments. 25 U.S. SEGMENTS Marmaxx Thirteen Weeks Ended U.S. dollars in millions May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net sales $ 8,650 $ 8,052 Segment profit $ 1,269 $ 1,107 Segment profit margin 14.7 % 13.7 % Comp sales 6 % 2 % Stores in operation at end of period: TJ Maxx 1,354 1,338 Marshalls 1,265 1,234 Sierra 153 123 Total 2,772 2,695 Selling square footage at end of period (in millions): TJ Maxx 30 30 Marshalls 28 27 Sierra 2 2 Total 60 59 Net Sales Net sales for Marmaxx were $8.7 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, an increase of 7% compared to $8.1 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This increase in the first quarter reflects a 6% increase from comp sales and a 1% increase from non-comp sales. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the increase in comp sales was driven by a higher average basket and an increase in customer transactions. Marmaxx apparel comp sales growth outperformed home comp sales growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Geographically, each region performed in line with comp sales growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Segment Profit Margin Segment profit margin increased to 14.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 13.7% for the same period last year. The increase in segment profit margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was primarily driven by favorable merchandise margin due to higher markon and expense leverage on higher comp sales. Our Marmaxx e-commerce sites, tjmaxx.com and marshalls.com, together with sierra.com, represented approximately 3% of Marmaxx’s net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026, and did not have a significant impact on year-over-year segment margin comparisons. 26 HomeGoods Thirteen Weeks Ended U.S. dollars in millions May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net sales $ 2,506 $ 2,254 Segment profit $ 323 $ 230 Segment profit margin 12.9 % 10.2 % Comp sales 9 % 4 % Stores in operation at end of period: HomeGoods 969 950 Homesense 84 75 Total 1,053 1,025 Selling square footage at end of period (in millions): HomeGoods 18 17 Homesense 2 2 Total 20 19 Net Sales Net sales for HomeGoods were $2.5 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, an increase of 11%, compared to $2.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This increase in the first quarter reflects a 9% increase from comp sales and a 2% increase from non-comp sales. The increase in comp sales was driven by a higher average basket and an increase in customer transactions for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Geographically, all regions saw strong comp sales growth with comp sales growth being strongest in the Midwest for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Segment Profit Margin Segment profit margin increased to 12.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 10.2% for the same period last year. This increase in segment profit margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was driven by favorable merchandise margin, expense leverage on higher comp sales and lower supply chain and store costs. Merchandise margin reflects lower freight costs and favorable markon, partially offset by higher markdowns. 27 FOREIGN SEGMENTS TJX Canada Thirteen Weeks Ended U.S. dollars in millions May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net sales $ 1,285 $ 1,144 Segment profit $ 150 $ 122 Segment profit margin 11.7 % 10.7 % Comp sales 7 % 5 % Stores in operation at end of period: Winners 319 310 HomeSense 162 161 Marshalls 112 110 Total 593 581 Selling square footage at end of period (in millions): Winners 7 7 HomeSense 3 3 Marshalls 2 2 Total 12 12 Net Sales Net sales for TJX Canada were $1.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, an increase of 12%, compared to $1.1 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This increase in the first quarter reflects a 7% increase in comp sales, a positive foreign currency impact of 3% and a 2% increase in non-comp sales. The increase in comp sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was driven by an increase in customer transactions and a higher average basket. Segment Profit Margin Segment profit margin increased to 11.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 10.7% for the same period last year. This increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was primarily driven by expense leverage on higher comp sales and the year-over-year benefit from unfavorable transactional foreign exchange last year. 28 TJX International Thirteen Weeks Ended U.S. dollars in millions May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net sales $ 1,882 $ 1,661 Segment profit $ 87 $ 72 Segment profit margin 4.6 % 4.3 % Comp sales 4 % 5 % Stores in operation at end of period: TK Maxx (Europe) 679 662 Homesense (Europe) 74 74 TK Maxx (Australia) 91 84 Total 844 820 Selling square footage at end of period (in millions): TK Maxx (Europe) 13 13 Homesense (Europe) 1 1 TK Maxx (Australia) 2 1 Total 16 15 Net Sales Net sales for TJX International were $1.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, an increase of 13%, compared to $1.7 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This increase in the first quarter reflects a positive foreign currency impact of 6%, a 4% increase in comp sales and a 3% increase in non-comp sales. The increase in comp sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was driven by an increase in customer transactions and a higher average basket. E-commerce sales represented approximately 3% of TJX International’s net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and approximately 4% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Segment Profit Margin Segment profit margin increased to 4.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 4.3% for the same period last year. This increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was primarily due to favorable merchandise margin, partially offset by incremental store wage. Within merchandise margin, higher markon, driven by the positive impact of transactional foreign exchange on the cost of merchandise, was partially offset by higher markdowns. GENERAL CORPORATE EXPENSE Thirteen Weeks Ended In millions May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 General corporate expense $ 143 $ 215 General corporate expense for segment reporting purposes represents those costs not specifically related to the operations of our segments. General corporate expenses are primarily included in SG&A expenses. The mark-to-market adjustment of our fuel and inventory hedges is included in cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs. The decrease in general corporate expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was primarily driven by the favorable year-over-year impact related to the mark-to-market adjustments on inventory and fuel hedge, partially offset by higher incentive compensation costs. 29 ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION Liquidity and Capital Resources Our liquidity requirements have traditionally been funded through cash generated from operations, supplemented, as needed, by short-term bank borrowings and the issuance of commercial paper. As of May 2, 2026, there were no short-term bank borrowings or commercial paper outstanding. We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents, internally generated funds and our credit facilities, under which facilities we have $1.5 billion available as of the period ended May 2, 2026, are adequate to meet our operating needs for the foreseeable future. Our 2.25% ten-year Notes due September 2026 will mature during our third quarter of fiscal 2027 and are included within our current maturities of long-term debt. For more information, see Note I—Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. As of May 2, 2026, we held $5.6 billion in cash. Our foreign subsidiaries held $1.3 billion in cash, including approximately $730 million, primarily in Europe, which represents working capital and is considered indefinitely reinvested. Cash generated from earnings in certain foreign subsidiaries in fiscal 2027 and onward will not be considered indefinitely reinvested. We have provided for and recorded a deferred tax liability for all applicable taxes on undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries that are not indefinitely reinvested through May 2, 2026. If we repatriate cash from such subsidiaries, we should not incur additional tax expense and our cash would be reduced by the amount of withholding taxes paid. We monitor debt financing markets on an ongoing basis and from time to time may incur additional long-term indebtedness depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, existing economic conditions and other factors. Periodically, we have used, and in the future we may again use, operating cash flow and cash on hand to repay portions of our indebtedness, depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, existing economic conditions, contractual restrictions and other factors. As such, we may, from time to time, seek to retire, redeem, prepay or purchase our outstanding debt through redemptions, cash purchases, prepayments, refinancings and/or exchanges, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, by tender offer or otherwise. Operating Activities Operating activities resulted in net cash inflows of $1.1 billion for the three months ended May 2, 2026 and $394 million for the three months ended May 3, 2025. Operating cash flows increased $725 million compared to fiscal 2026 primarily due to a decrease of prepaid expenses and other current assets related to the receipt of the credit card interchange fees settlement and an increase in net income. Investing Activities Investing activities resulted in net cash outflows of $673 million for the three months ended May 2, 2026 and $503 million for the three months ended May 3, 2025. The cash outflows for both periods were driven by capital expenditures. Capital expenditures in the first three months of fiscal 2027 primarily reflected store improvements and renovations, investments in our new stores, as well as investments in our distribution centers and offices, including information technology. We anticipate that capital spending for the full fiscal year 2027 will be approximately $2.2 billion to $2.3 billion. We plan to fund these expenditures with our existing cash balances and through internally generated funds. Financing Activities Financing activities resulted in net cash outflows of $1.1 billion for the first three months of fiscal 2027 and $1 billion for the first three months of fiscal 2026. The cash outflows for both periods were primarily driven by equity repurchases and dividend payments. Equity Under our stock repurchase programs, we paid $604 million to repurchase and retire 3.8 million shares of our stock in the first three months of fiscal 2027 and we paid $613 million to repurchase and retire 5.1 million shares of our stock in the first three months of fiscal 2026. We currently plan to repurchase approximately $2.75 billion to $3.0 billion of common stock under our stock repurchase programs for fiscal 2027. As of May 2, 2026, approximately $3.5 billion remained available under our existing stock repurchase programs. For further information regarding equity repurchases, see Note D – Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Dividends We declared quarterly dividends on our common stock of $0.48 per share for the first three months of fiscal 2027 and $0.425 per share for the first three months of fiscal 2026. Cash payments for dividends on our common stock totaled $474 million for the first three months of fiscal 2027 and $424 million for the first three months of fiscal 2026. 30 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES There have been no material changes to the critical accounting estimates as discussed in TJX's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS For a discussion of accounting standards, see Note A—Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 and Note A—Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) contains “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” and “would,” or any variations of these words or other words with similar meanings. These forward-looking statements address various matters that we intend, expect or believe may occur in the future, including, among others, some of the statements in this Form 10-Q under Item 1, “Consolidated Financial Statements” and Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” relating to, among others, the Company's anticipated operating and financial performance, business plans and prospects, investments, the availability of merchandise, execution of our business model, payment of dividends, plans for future stock repurchases, future use and availability of cash and cash equivalents, expected capital expenditures, trends in demand for our products, the impact of foreign exchange rates, expectations with respect to future store openings, the recovery of tariff refunds and the impact of fuel resources and supply chain on our inventory flow and financial performance and plans with respect to long-term indebtedness. Each forward-looking statement contained in this Form 10-Q is inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. We cannot guarantee that the results and other expectations expressed, anticipated, or implied in any forward-looking statement will be realized. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others: execution of buying strategy and inventory management; customer trends and preferences; competition; various marketing efforts; operational and business expansion; management of large size and scale; merchandise sourcing and transport; international trade and tariff policies; data security and maintenance and development of information technology systems; labor costs and workforce challenges; personnel recruitment, training, and retention; corporate and retail banner reputation; evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations and expectations with respect to environmental, social, and governance matters; expanding international operations; fluctuations in anticipated quarterly and annual operating results, financial performance, business plan prospects, investments and market expectations; inventory or asset loss; cash flow and plans with respect to long-term indebtedness; mergers, acquisitions, or business investments and divestitures, closings or business consolidations; real estate activities; economic conditions and consumer spending; market instability; severe weather, serious disruptions or catastrophic events; disproportionate impact of disruptions during certain seasons of the fiscal year; commodity availability and pricing; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; fluctuations in fuel prices; compliance with laws, regulations and orders and changes in laws, regulations and applicable accounting standards; outcomes of litigation, legal proceedings and other legal or regulatory matters; quality, safety and other issues with our merchandise; tax matters; and other factors set forth under Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, as well as the other information we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We caution investors, potential investors, and others not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC and any further disclosures we may make in our future reports to the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, on our website, or otherwise, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. Our forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of these statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.