Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data
The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.
Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.
TJX Cos. Inc., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-02).
Total liabilities exhibited a generally increasing trend over the observed period, though with some fluctuation. Beginning at US$20,676 million in May 2020, total liabilities peaked at US$31,566 million in October 2020 before decreasing to US$28,783 million in July 2021. A subsequent rise culminated in US$35,767 million by November 2025. Shareholders’ equity also demonstrated an overall upward trajectory, increasing from US$4,739 million in May 2020 to US$10,190 million in November 2025.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities showed significant volatility. A substantial increase occurred between May 2020 and October 2020, rising from US$4,670 million to US$11,817 million, likely influenced by seasonal factors or strategic inventory build-up. These levels decreased through early 2021, then fluctuated between approximately US$10,000 million and US$12,000 million before reaching US$14,001 million in November 2025. Accounts payable contributed significantly to this volatility, with similar fluctuations.
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts payable displayed a pronounced seasonal pattern. Values were relatively low in May 2020 (US$1,071 million) and January 2023 (US$3,794 million), peaking in October 2020 at US$6,143 million and again in November 2024 at US$5,617 million. This suggests a correlation with purchasing patterns related to inventory for peak sales seasons. The most recent value in May 2025 is US$4,698 million.
- Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
- Accrued expenses and other current liabilities generally increased over the period, moving from US$2,188 million in May 2020 to US$5,891 million in January 2026. This increase was relatively steady, with some minor fluctuations, indicating a consistent build-up of these obligations. The value in May 2025 is US$5,264 million.
- Long-Term Liabilities
- Long-term liabilities exhibited a more stable pattern compared to current liabilities. They began at US$16,006 million in May 2020 and generally remained between US$11,500 million and US$16,000 million throughout the observed period, ending at US$12,216 million in November 2025. Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, constituted a substantial portion of these liabilities, remaining relatively consistent around US$2,800-3,300 million.
- Shareholders’ Equity Components
- Retained earnings were the primary driver of the increase in shareholders’ equity, growing from US$4,331 million in May 2020 to US$9,434 million in November 2025. Accumulated other comprehensive loss consistently offset some of this gain, but remained relatively stable. Common stock remained constant at US$1 million, while additional paid-in capital experienced a minor increase.
The overall financial position indicates a growing company with increasing liabilities and a corresponding increase in shareholders’ equity. The fluctuations in current liabilities, particularly accounts payable, suggest a strong seasonal component to the business. The consistent growth in retained earnings demonstrates profitability and effective capital management.
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