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Torrid (CURV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Torrid (CURV) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $231.7M, down 11.8% YoY, but adjusted EBITDA of $23.3M, including $11.1M in tariff refunds. Net income rose to $5.2M. The company maintained full-year revenue guidance of $940M-$960M but raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to $76M-$86M. Management noted challenges in June but saw improvement in July, with sub-brands sales growing 74% YoY.

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Published Sep 9, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CURVBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and guidance raise provide a fresh catalyst for traders, though macro headwinds remain.

02

Market read

Torrid's earnings and guidance update are the primary market-moving element of the article.

03

What to watch

Potential volatility from tariff policy changes and gas price fluctuations.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-earnings Q2 2026 release

Background

Torrid Holdings reported Q2 2026 results, showing sales decline but improved margins and raised EBITDA guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CURVBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings release with net sales, EBITDA, guidance and store optimization details.

Expected impact

Potential short-term price rally on raised guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Guidance raise and tariff refund benefit are material new information.

Market effects

Retail apparel sector may see pressure from macro headwinds but benefit from store optimization trends.

U.S. consumer discretionary market could react to Torrid's guidance lift.

Limited to U.S. apparel retailers.

Counterpoint

Guidance raise may be offset by declining sales and ongoing store closures.

Key entities

  • Lisa Harper

    Chief Executive Officer of Torrid

  • Paula Dempsey

    Chief Financial Officer of Torrid

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