Torrid Holdings navigates a 6.3% comparable sales dip in Q2 2026, but reports a strong mid-quarter pivot and maintains full-year guidance as marketing initiatives and sub-brand growth gain traction.
Torrid reported Q2 2026 results with a 6.3% comparable sales decline but improving trends and maintained full-year guidance, suggesting a neutral-to-slightly-positive impact on CURV.
Torrid Holdings reported a 6.3% decline in comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, citing a challenging macro environment in June. However, management noted a significant improvement in business trends starting in July, with positive momentum in customer acquisition and retention. The company maintained its full-year outlook while raising reported guidance to account for tariff refunds.
The company attributed the 6.3% decline primarily to a challenging macro environment in June, characterized by elevated gas prices and seasonal factors that impacted discretionary spending.
Torrid is expanding its presence on third-party marketplaces, including Macy's and Target, with plans to launch on Walmart later this year to reach new-to-file customers.