TJX Companies (TJX) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved over $60 billion in annual sales for FY26, with 5% consolidated comparable sales growth and strong performance across all divisions and categories.

• Added 129 net new stores and remodeled nearly 500 globally, ending FY26 with over 5,200 stores in 9 countries.

• Returned $4.3 billion to shareholders and ended the year with $6.2 billion in cash and a market cap of $165.9 billion.

• Maintained a flexible, global off-price retail model, emphasizing opportunistic buying, rapid inventory turnover, and adaptable store layouts.

• Workforce of approximately 377,000 employees, with a focus on inclusion, development, and retention.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the election of 10 directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for FY27, and an advisory say-on-pay vote on executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Shareholders may submit proposals and director nominations for the next annual meeting, following specified deadlines and procedures.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 10 nominees, 8 of whom are independent, with diverse backgrounds in retail, finance, technology, and global operations.

• Board leadership is separated between CEO and Executive Chairman, with an independent Lead Director.

• Four standing committees: Audit and Finance, Compensation, Corporate Governance, and Executive; all but Executive Committee are fully independent.

• Annual board, committee, and individual director evaluations are conducted to ensure effectiveness and alignment with company needs.

• Majority voting standard and director resignation policy in place for uncontested elections.