Operator
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Target Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded Wednesday, August 19, 2026. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. John Hulbert, Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir.
John Hulbert
Vice President of Investor Relations
Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us on our second quarter 2026 earnings conference call. On the line with me today are Michael Fiddelke, Chief Executive Officer; Cara Sylvester, Chief Merchandising Officer; Lisa Roath, Chief Operating Officer; and Jim Lee, Chief Financial Officer. In a few moments, Michael, Cara, Lisa, and Jim will provide their insights on our second quarter performance and outlook for the rest of the year.
Following their remarks, we’ll open the phone lines for a question-and-answer session. This morning, we’re joined on this conference call by investors and others who will be listening to our comments via webcast. Following the call, Jim and I will be available to answer your follow-up questions. Also, as a reminder, any forward-looking statements that we make this morning are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in this morning’s earnings press release and in our
