- Q3 consolidated comparable store sales increased 3%, at the
high-end of the Company’s plan, and were entirely driven by an
increase in customer transactions
- Q3 pretax profit margin of 12.3%, up 0.3 percentage points
versus last year and well above the Company’s plan
- Q3 diluted earnings per share of $1.14, up 11% versus last
year and well above the Company’s plan
- Increases outlook for FY25 pretax profit margin and earnings
per share
- Returned $997 million to shareholders in Q3 through share
repurchases and dividends
- Completed investment for its joint venture with Grupo
Axo
- After the end of Q3, the Company completed its investment in
Brands For Less
- Planning to enter Spain with its TK Maxx banner in early
2026
The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the leading off-price
apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, today
announced sales and operating results for the third quarter ended
November 2, 2024. Net sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025
were $14.1 billion, an increase of 6% versus the third quarter of
Fiscal 2024. Third quarter Fiscal 2025 consolidated comparable
store sales increased 3%. Net income for the third quarter of
Fiscal 2025 was $1.3 billion and diluted earnings per share were
$1.14, up 11% versus $1.03 in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024.
For the first nine months of Fiscal 2025, net sales were $40.0
billion, an increase of 6% versus the first nine months of Fiscal
2024. Consolidated comparable store sales for the first nine months
of Fiscal 2025 increased 3%. Net income for the first nine months
of Fiscal 2025 was $3.5 billion. For the first nine months of
Fiscal 2025, diluted earnings per share were $3.03, up 14% versus
$2.65 in the first nine months of Fiscal 2024.
CEO and President
Comments
Ernie Herrman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The TJX
Companies, Inc., stated, “I am very pleased with our third quarter
results and the strong execution of our off-price business
fundamentals by our teams. Our comp store sales increase of 3% was
at the high-end of our plan, and both pretax profit margin and
earnings per share came in well above our expectations. Across the
Company, customer transactions drove our comp sales increases,
which tells us that our values and treasure hunt shopping
experience are appealing to a wide range of customers. I want to
specifically highlight our European team for their strong results,
which drove the 7% comp increase at our TJX International division.
With our above-plan profitability results in the third quarter, we
are raising our full year guidance for pretax profit margin and
earnings per share. The fourth quarter is off to a strong start,
and we are excited about our opportunities for the holiday selling
season. In stores and online, we are offering consumers an
ever-changing and inspiring shopping destination for gifts at
excellent values, and feel confident that there will be something
for everyone when they shop us. Going forward, we continue to see
great potential to successfully grow TJX around the globe well into
the future.”
Comparable Store Sales by
Division
The Company’s comparable store sales by division for the third
quarter of Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 were as follows:
Third Quarter
Comparable Store
Sales1
FY2025
FY2024
Marmaxx (U.S.)2
+2%
+7%
HomeGoods (U.S.)3
+3%
+9%
TJX Canada
+2%
+3%
TJX International (Europe &
Australia)
+7%
+1%
TJX
+3%
+6%
1Comparable store sales excludes
e-commerce. 2Includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores.
3Includes HomeGoods and Homesense stores.
Net Sales by Division
The Company’s net sales by division for the third quarter of
Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 were as follows:
Third Quarter Net
Sales
($ in millions)1
Third Quarter
FY2025
Reported Sales
Growth
Third Quarter
FY2025
Sales Growth on a
Constant
Currency Basis2
FY2025
FY2024
Marmaxx (U.S.)3
$8,438
$8,107
+4%
N.A.
HomeGoods (U.S.)4
$2,355
$2,208
+7%
N.A.
TJX Canada
$1,382
$1,317
+5%
+6%
TJX International (Europe &
Australia)5
$1,888
$1,633
+16%
+11%
TJX
$14,063
$13,265
+6%
+5%
1Net sales in TJX Canada and TJX
International include the impact of foreign currency exchange
rates. 2Reflects net sales adjusted for the impact of foreign
currency; see Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates, below.
3Includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores as well as their
e-commerce sites. 4Includes HomeGoods and Homesense stores (and
homegoods.com for FY2024 only). 5Includes TK Maxx and Homesense
stores, as well as TK Maxx e-commerce sites in Europe.
Margins
For the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company’s pretax
profit margin was 12.3%, up 0.3 percentage points versus last
year’s third quarter pretax profit margin of 12.0%.
The Company’s third quarter Fiscal 2025 pretax profit margin was
above the high-end of its plan by 0.4 percentage points, primarily
driven by the timing of certain expenses, expense savings, and
higher net interest income.
Gross profit margin for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 was
31.6%, up 0.5 percentage points versus last year, primarily due to
an increase in merchandise margin.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs as a
percent of sales for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 were 19.5%, a
0.1 percentage point increase versus last year.
Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange
Rates
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates affect the
translation of sales and earnings of the Company’s international
businesses into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. In
addition, ordinary course, inventory-related hedging instruments
are marked to market at the end of each quarter. Changes in
currency exchange rates can have a material effect on the magnitude
of these translations and adjustments when there is significant
volatility in currency exchange rates. Given the global operations
of the Company, to facilitate comparability, the Company has
provided sales growth and inventory on a constant currency basis,
which assumes a constant exchange rate between periods for
translation based on the rate in effect for the prior period.
The movement in foreign currency exchange rates had a one
percentage point positive impact on the Company’s net sales growth
in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 versus the prior year. The
overall net impact of foreign currency exchange rates had a $.01
positive impact on third quarter Fiscal 2025 diluted earnings per
share.
The movement in foreign currency exchange rates had a neutral
impact on the Company’s net sales growth in the first nine months
of Fiscal 2025 versus the prior year. The overall net impact of
foreign currency exchange rates had a $.01 positive impact on the
first nine months of Fiscal 2025 diluted earnings per share.
A table detailing the impact of foreign currency on TJX’s net
sales and pretax profit margins, as well as those of its
international businesses, can be found in the Investors section of
TJX.com. The foreign currency exchange rate impact to diluted
earnings per share does not include the impact currency exchange
rates have on various transactions, which the Company refers to as
“transactional foreign exchange.”
Inventory
Total inventories as of November 2, 2024 were $8.4 billion,
compared to $8.3 billion at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal
2024. Consolidated inventories on a per-store basis as of November
2, 2024, including distribution centers, but excluding inventory in
transit, the Company’s e-commerce sites, and Sierra stores, were
down 2% on both a reported and constant currency basis versus last
year. Inventory on a constant currency basis reflects inventory
adjusted for the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, if any,
as described above. The Company is well-positioned to take
advantage of the outstanding availability in the marketplace and
deliver an eclectic mix of exciting gifts to its stores and online
throughout this holiday season.
Cash and Shareholder
Distributions
For the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company generated $1.0
billion of operating cash flow and ended the quarter with $4.7
billion of cash.
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company returned a
total of $997 million to shareholders. The Company repurchased $574
million of TJX stock, retiring 5.0 million shares, and paid $423
million in shareholder dividends during the quarter.
During the first nine months of Fiscal 2025, the Company
returned a total of $2.9 billion to shareholders. The Company
repurchased a total of $1.7 billion of TJX stock, retiring 15.4
million shares, and paid $1.2 billion in shareholder dividends.
The Company now expects to repurchase approximately $2.25 to
$2.5 billion of TJX stock during the fiscal year ending February 1,
2025. The Company may adjust the amount purchased under this plan
up or down depending on various factors. The Company remains
committed to returning cash to its shareholders while continuing to
invest in the business to support the near- and long-term growth of
TJX.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal
2025 Outlook
For the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company continues to
expect consolidated comparable store sales to be up 2% to 3%. The
Company now expects pretax profit margin to be in the range of
10.8% to 10.9% and diluted earnings per share to be in the range of
$1.12 to $1.14. The change in the Company’s fourth quarter pretax
profit margin and earnings per share guidance is due to the
expected reversal of the third quarter benefit from the timing of
certain expenses.
For the full year Fiscal 2025, the Company continues to expect
consolidated comparable store sales to be up 3%. The Company is
increasing its outlook for pretax profit margin to be 11.3% and
raising its diluted earnings per share outlook to be in the range
of $4.15 to $4.17.
As a reminder, last year’s fourth quarter and full year pretax
profit margin and earnings per share benefited from an extra week
in the Company’s fiscal calendar.
Joint Venture in Mexico with Grupo
Axo
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company completed
its investment in the joint venture with Grupo Axo, S.A.P.I. de
C.V. (Axo) an operator of global brands in Mexico and South America
that includes both full- and off-price formats. The purchase price
for TJX was $179 million in cash. Under the terms of the definitive
agreements, TJX owns 49% and Axo owns 51% of the joint venture. The
joint venture is comprised of Multibrand Outlet Stores, S.A.P.I. de
C.V., Axo’s off-price, physical store business in Mexico, which
includes a total of over 200 stores for its Promoda, Reduced, and
Urban Store banners. TJX has the option to increase its ownership
interest in the joint venture over the long term. Both TJX and Axo
expect to make additional future investments in the joint venture
to support the expected growth of the business. TJX does not expect
this joint venture to have a material impact on its fourth quarter
or full year Fiscal 2025 financial results.
Investment in Brands for
Less
After the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company
completed its investment for a 35% non-controlling, minority equity
stake in Brands For Less (BFL) for $344 million. BFL is based in
Dubai and is the region’s only major off-price branded apparel,
toys, and home fashions retailer. BFL currently operates over 100
stores, primarily in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as an
e-commerce business. The Company does not expect this investment to
have a material impact on its fourth quarter or full year Fiscal
2025 financial results.
Stores by Concept
During the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2024, the Company
increased its store count by 56 stores overall to a total of 5,057
stores and increased square footage by 1.1% versus the prior
quarter.
Store Locations1
Third Quarter
FY2025
Gross Square Feet
Third Quarter
FY2025
(in millions)
Beginning
End
Beginning
End
In the U.S.:
TJ Maxx
1,326
1,331
35.9
36.0
Marshalls
1,204
1,219
33.8
34.2
HomeGoods
930
941
21.7
22.0
Sierra
101
109
2.1
2.3
Homesense
62
67
1.7
1.8
In Canada:
Winners
304
307
8.3
8.4
HomeSense
160
160
3.8
3.8
Marshalls
108
109
2.9
2.9
In Europe:
TK Maxx
645
653
17.9
18.1
Homesense
77
77
1.4
1.4
In Australia:
TK Maxx
84
84
1.7
1.7
TJX
5,001
5,057
131.2
132.6
1Store counts above include both
banners within a combo or a superstore.
Global Corporate Responsibility
Report
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, the Company issued its
2024 Global Corporate Responsibility Report, covering programs and
progress related to the Company’s four reporting areas of
workplace, communities, environmental sustainability, and
responsible sourcing. As part of the Company’s voluntary corporate
responsibility disclosure, the report also includes greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions and other corporate responsibility-related data
tables, as well as an index for select metrics from the
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). TJX has reported
on its corporate responsibility efforts since 2011. More
information can be found at TJX.com/responsibility.
About The TJX Companies,
Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc., a Fortune 100 company, is the leading
off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and
worldwide. Our mission is to deliver great value to customers every
day. We do this by offering a rapidly changing assortment of
quality, fashionable, brand name, and designer merchandise at
prices generally 20% to 60% below full-price retailers’ regular
prices on comparable merchandise. We operate over 5,000 stores
across nine countries, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods,
Homesense, and Sierra in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense, and
Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx and Homesense in Europe, and TK Maxx
in Australia. We also operate e-commerce sites for TJ Maxx,
Marshalls, and Sierra in the U.S. and three sites for TK Maxx in
Europe. Our value mission extends to our corporate responsibility
efforts, which are focused on supporting our Associates, giving
back in the communities we serve, the environment, and operating
responsibly. Additional information about TJX’s press releases,
financial information, and corporate responsibility are available
at TJX.com.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings
Conference Call
At 11:00 a.m. ET today, Ernie Herrman, Chief Executive Officer
and President of TJX, will hold a conference call to discuss the
Company’s third quarter Fiscal 2025 results, operations, and
business trends. A real-time webcast of the call will be available
to the public at TJX.com. A replay of the call will also be
available by dialing (866) 367-5577 (toll free) or (203) 369-0233
through Tuesday, November 26, 2024, or at TJX.com.
Non-GAAP Financial
Information
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP).
However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial
measures may provide users of this financial information additional
meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior
operating periods and between results in prior periods and
expectations for future periods. Management believes that these
non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful
reflection of underlying trends of the business because they
provide a comparison of historical information that excludes
certain items that affect overall comparability. Non-GAAP financial
measures used in this press release include sales growth on a
constant currency basis and inventory on a constant currency basis.
The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making
financial, operating, and planning decisions and in evaluating the
Company’s performance, including relative to others in the market.
Management also uses these non-GAAP measures to consider underlying
trends of the Company’s business and believes presenting these
measures also provides information to investors and others for
understanding and evaluating trends in the Company’s operating
results or measuring performance in the same manner as the
Company’s management. Non-GAAP financial measures should be
considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the
Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The
use of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar
measures reported by other companies and may not be comparable to
other similarly titled measures.
Important Information at
Website
Archived versions of the Company’s conference calls are
available in the Investors section of TJX.com after they are no
longer available by telephone, as are reconciliations of non-GAAP
financial measures to GAAP financial measures and other financial
information. The Company routinely posts information that may be
important to investors in the Investors section at TJX.com. The
Company encourages investors to consult that section of its website
regularly.
Forward-looking
Statement
Various statements made in this release are forward-looking, and
are inherently subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. All
statements that address activities, events or developments that we
intend, expect or believe may occur in the future are
forward-looking statements, including, among others, statements
regarding the Company’s anticipated operating and financial
performance, business plans and prospects, investments, dividends
and share repurchases, and fourth quarter and full-year Fiscal 2025
outlook. These statements are typically accompanied by the words
“aim,” “anticipate,” “aspire,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,”
“should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “hope,”
“intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “seek,” “strive,”
“target,” “will,” “would,” or similar words, although not all
forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Each
forward-looking statement contained in this press release 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; 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
quarterly operating results and market expectations; inventory or
asset loss; cash flow; 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
this fiscal year; commodity availability and pricing; fluctuations
in currency exchange rates; 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, as well as
other information we file with the 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 release. You are encouraged to read any further
disclosures we may make in our future reports to the SEC, available
at www.sec.gov, on our website, or otherwise. Our forward-looking
statements in this release speak only as of the date of this
release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of
these statements, unless required by law, 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.
The TJX Companies, Inc. and
Consolidated Subsidiaries
Financial Summary
(Unaudited)
(In Millions Except Per Share
Amounts)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2,
2024
October 28,
2023
November 2,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales
$
14,063
$
13,265
$
40,010
$
37,806
Cost of sales, including buying and
occupancy costs
9,622
9,139
27,741
26,423
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
2,748
2,578
7,814
7,375
Interest (income) expense, net
(43
)
(41
)
(139
)
(116
)
Income before income taxes
1,736
1,589
4,594
4,124
Provision for income taxes
439
398
1,128
1,053
Net income
$
1,297
$
1,191
$
3,466
$
3,071
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.14
$
1.03
$
3.03
$
2.65
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.375
$
0.3325
$
1.125
$
0.9975
Weighted average common shares –
diluted
1,141
1,158
1,144
1,161
The TJX Companies, Inc. and
Consolidated Subsidiaries
Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In Millions)
November 2,
2024
October 28,
2023
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4,718
$
4,290
Accounts receivable and other current
assets
1,263
1,231
Merchandise inventories
8,371
8,285
Total current assets
14,352
13,806
Net property at cost
7,136
6,262
Operating lease right of use assets
9,570
9,289
Goodwill
95
94
Other assets
1,283
900
Total assets
$
32,436
$
30,351
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
5,617
$
5,425
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
4,758
4,533
Current portion of operating lease
liabilities
1,642
1,682
Total current liabilities
12,017
11,640
Other long-term liabilities
1,002
908
Non-current deferred income taxes, net
172
133
Long-term operating lease liabilities
8,207
7,976
Long-term debt
2,865
2,861
Shareholders’ equity
8,173
6,833
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity
$
32,436
$
30,351
The TJX Companies, Inc. and
Consolidated Subsidiaries
Condensed Statements of Cash
Flows
(Unaudited)
(In Millions)
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2,
2024
October 28,
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
3,466
$
3,071
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
795
712
Deferred income tax provision
58
13
Share-based compensation
131
114
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) in accounts receivable and
other assets
(98
)
(19
)
(Increase) in merchandise inventories
(2,415
)
(2,528
)
(Increase) in income taxes recoverable
(59
)
(17
)
Increase in accounts payable
1,760
1,666
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses
and other liabilities
(141
)
156
(Decrease) increase in net operating lease
liabilities
(7
)
75
Other, net
(78
)
14
Net cash provided by operating
activities
3,412
3,257
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property additions
(1,404
)
(1,280
)
Purchase of equity investment
(192
)
—
Purchase of investments
(29
)
(22
)
Sales and maturities of investments
18
21
Net cash (used in) investing
activities
(1,607
)
(1,281
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of debt
—
(500
)
Payments for repurchase of common
stock
(1,661
)
(1,687
)
Cash dividends paid
(1,226
)
(1,105
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
254
203
Other
(42
)
(29
)
Net cash (used in) financing
activities
(2,675
)
(3,118
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash
(12
)
(45
)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
(882
)
(1,187
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year
5,600
5,477
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
$
4,718
$
4,290
The TJX Companies, Inc. and
Consolidated Subsidiaries
Selected Information by Major
Business Segment
(Unaudited)
(In Millions)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
November 2,
2024
October 28,
2023
November 2,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:
In the United States:
Marmaxx
$
8,438
$
8,107
$
24,633
$
23,376
HomeGoods
2,355
2,208
6,535
6,185
TJX Canada
1,382
1,317
3,739
3,578
TJX International
1,888
1,633
5,103
4,667
Total net sales
$
14,063
$
13,265
$
40,010
$
37,806
Segment profit:
In the United States:
Marmaxx
$
1,207
$
1,134
$
3,495
$
3,246
HomeGoods
290
228
679
547
TJX Canada
209
223
533
532
TJX International
137
88
271
158
Total segment profit
1,843
1,673
4,978
4,483
General corporate expense
150
125
523
475
Interest (income) expense, net
(43
)
(41
)
(139
)
(116
)
Income before income taxes
$
1,736
$
1,589
$
4,594
$
4,124
The TJX Companies, Inc. and Consolidated
Subsidiaries Notes to Consolidated Condensed Statements
- During the third quarter ended November 2, 2024, the Company
returned $997 million to shareholders, repurchasing and retiring
5.0 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $574 million
and paid $423 million in shareholder dividends. During the nine
months ended November 2, 2024, the Company returned $2.9 billion to
shareholders, repurchasing and retiring 15.4 million shares of its
common stock at a cost of $1.7 billion and paid $1.2 billion in
shareholder dividends. In February 2024, the Company announced that
the Board of Directors had approved a new stock repurchase program
that authorizes the repurchase of up to an additional $2.5 billion
of TJX common stock from time to time. Under this program, TJX had
approximately $1.9 billion available for repurchase as of November
2, 2024.
- During the third quarter ended November 2, 2024, the Company
completed its investment in the joint venture with Grupo Axo,
S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Axo) for a 49% interest in Multibrand Outlet
Stores, S.A.P.I. de C.V., Axo’s off-price, physical store business
for $192 million, which includes a purchase price of $179 million
and acquisition costs of $13 million.
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