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U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, the Dow Jones up 1%, and the Nasdaq up 0.4%. Ross Stores led gains with a 4.4% rise after reporting strong earnings. Bitcoin surged above $77,000, boosting crypto-related stocks like Robinhood and Coinbase. Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year yield at 4.73%, driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions. Gold prices also rose, benefiting miners like Newmont and Freeport-McMoRan.

Ross Stores (ROST) reported Q2 revenue of $6.26B, up 13%. The company raised its full-year EPS forecast to $8.61-$8.77 and expects strong comparable-store sales growth. Ross benefits from consumers seeking value and excess inventory opportunities, but faces risks from tariffs and competition.

Ross Stores (ROST) reported Q2 2026 sales of $6.3B, up 13% YoY, with comparable store sales growth of 10%. Net income rose to $851M from $508M YoY, and EPS was $2.66, including a $0.60 benefit from tariff refunds. The company opened 47 new stores and raised its annual target to 115. Q3 guidance forecasts 6-7% comp sales growth and EPS of $1.75-$1.83. Management cited strong customer traffic and successful marketing efforts, but noted higher fuel costs as a headwind.

Ross Stores reported Q2 revenue of $6.26 billion, beating estimates, with EPS of $2.66, significantly above expectations. The company attributed growth to increased customer traffic and merchandising strength. CEO James Conroy highlighted improvements in customer metrics and future growth opportunities. Analysts questioned sustainability of growth, margin trends, and marketing strategies. Ross Stores trades at $234.14, up from $228.99 pre-earnings.

Ross Stores (ROST) raised its FY26 EPS guidance to $8.61–$8.77, citing strong Q2 results. Sales rose 13% to $6.3B, with comp sales up 10%. Operating margin expanded 610 bps, including a 405 bps boost from tariff refunds. Analysts raised price targets, but concerns remain about tariff tailwinds and inventory risks.

Ross Dress for Less will open a 22,913-square-foot store at The Shops at SunVet in Holbrook on Oct. 10. The shopping center underwent a $96M transformation. Ross Stores Inc. reported a 13% sales increase in Q2 2025, with same-store sales up 10%. The company plans to open 115 stores this year, including 90 Ross locations.

Ross Stores raised its fiscal 2026 earnings forecast to $8.61-$8.77 per share, citing a $253m tariff refund. Q2 sales rose 13% to $6.3bn, with comparable store sales up 10%. Net income increased to $851m, and the company plans to open 115 new stores. Management attributed growth to merchandise offerings, marketing, and store enhancements.

Target and Ross Stores reported strong Q2 sales, with Target raising its outlook and shares up 7%. Walmart missed expectations, shares fell 10%. TJX underperformed, shares down 7.6%. Analysts note consumers are prioritizing value, with off-price retailers benefiting.

Ross Stores (ROST) stock reached a 52-week high of $257.00 before earnings, dipped to $228.99, then rebounded to $248 after a sales beat and raised guidance. The company reported 10% comparable store sales growth, driven by increased customer traffic. Revenue grew 11.9% YoY, but operating margin at 12.2% lags the S&P 500 median. The stock trades at a 34x P/E multiple, a premium to the market.

Jim Cramer discussed the performance of TJX (NYSE:TJX) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST), noting their divergent share prices in 2026. TJX is down 8.9% YTD, while Ross Stores is up 30%. Cramer attributed Ross Stores' performance to its CEO, Jim Conroy. TJX reported Q2 earnings, with comparable same-store sales up 4% and raised full-year profit margin guidance to 11.2% and EPS to $4.09-$4.13. Ross Stores reported strong earnings, beating revenue and earnings estimates, with comparable store sales up