Estée Lauder exceeded earnings and sales estimates for the fourth quarter ended June 2026, with the CEO noting a return to growth and a strong fiscal 2027 outlook. Additionally, Target disclosed its business performance for the second quarter ended July 2026 against Wall Street expectations. TJX also released its second-quarter results, comparing key financial metrics to the previous year's actuals. These disclosures, all reported on August 19, provide a snapshot of retail performance across different segments.