TJX Companies — Nov 20, 2024 release

3 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.