Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTMarketBeatFri, September 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM GMT+2 6 min readKey PointsInterested in Torrid Holdings Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better.Sales trends improved: Torrid's Q2 net sales fell to $231.7 million and comparable sales declined 6.3%, but comparable sales turned positive in July and momentum continued into August.Profitability benefited from a tariff refund: Adjusted EBITDA was $23.3 million, including an $11.1 million refund; excluding the benefit, EBITDA was $12.1 million. Store closures and footprint optimization reduced SG&A, with 177 locations closed to date.Full-year outlook maintained: Torrid kept its net sales forecast at $940 million-$960 million and expects adjusted EBITDA of $65 million-$75 million excluding tariff benefits. The company plans increased digital marketing investment, continued sub-brand growth and further marketplace expansion.Torrid (NYSE:CURV) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $231.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of $23.3 million, including an $11.1 million tariff refund benefit recognized in cost of goods sold. Excluding that benefit, adjusted EBITDA was $12.1 million, within the company's guidance range.Comparable sales declined 6.3% in the quarter, while net sales fell from $262.8 million a year earlier. However, management said sales trends improved materially as the quarter progressed, with comparable sales returning to positive territory in July and momentum continuing into August.→ From High Dividend Growth to High Yield, These 3 Stocks Just Boosted Dividend Payouts"June was genuinely a difficult month for us," Chief Executive Officer Lisa Harper said, citing elevated gas prices and seasonal pressures on discretionary spending. Harper said July represented a "significant pivot," driven by improved customer reactivation, acquisition across marketing channels and the relaunch of the company's Casting Call community events.Torrid said its principal fiscal 2026 objective is to expand its customer file through customer acquisition, reactivation and retention. Chief Commercial Officer Ashlee Wheeler said all 11 marketing channels improved sequentially in July, contributing to positive comparable sales for the month.→ Striking Oil: How the U.S. Play for Venezuela Fuels SupermajorsAccording to Wheeler, the company saw year-over-year digital customer growth in both July and August. Paid-media revenue rose by double digits in the second quarter despite lower spending than the prior year, resulting in improved return on ad spend. Paid revenue represented 12% of digital revenue, compared with 9% a year earlier.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info