ROSS STORES, INC.
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See all $ROST insider activity →Jim Cramer praised Ross Stores (ROST) for its strong performance, citing 13% revenue growth and 10% same-store sales growth in Q2. ROST shares are up 25% YTD, while TJX (TJX) shares are down 4%. ROST guided FY EPS of $8.61-$8.77, but faces inventory and cost challenges. TJX reported weaker Q2 sales and tight Q3 margin guidance.
Goldman Sachs warns of underperformance in consumer stocks, with the retail group down 6.5% in August. Hedge fund exposure to retail stocks has dropped to multi-year lows, driven by high gasoline prices and inflation. Ten consumer stocks have seen significant pullbacks from their summer peaks, ranging from -13% to -45%.
Ross Stores (ROST) raised its 2026 earnings guidance to $8.61-$8.77 per share, including $0.60 from tariff refunds. The company plans to open 115 new stores in 2026, citing improved business momentum. Management expects Q3 EPS of $1.75-$1.83 and Q4 EPS of $2.17-$2.26. Investors will watch Q3 results and store opening progress.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 3 news stories mentioning ROST (ROSS STORES, INC.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 2 bullish, 0 neutral, and 1 bearish.
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Positive earnings beat and upbeat guidance suggest upside potential.
Discount retailer sees pressure despite value positioning.
Guidance lift signals higher profitability and growth, likely supporting the stock.
Potential short‑term price appreciation as investors price in higher margins, but risk of demand softness if consumers resist price hikes.
Upgrade suggests near‑term buying pressure.
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Jim Cramer praised Ross Stores (ROST) for its strong performance, citing 13% revenue growth and 10% same-store sales growth in Q2. ROST shares are up 25% YTD, while TJX (TJX) shares are down 4%. ROST guided FY EPS of $8.61-$8.77, but faces inventory and cost challenges. TJX reported weaker Q2 sales and tight Q3 margin guidance.
2 min readGoldman Sachs warns of underperformance in consumer stocks, with the retail group down 6.5% in August. Hedge fund exposure to retail stocks has dropped to multi-year lows, driven by high gasoline prices and inflation. Ten consumer stocks have seen significant pullbacks from their summer peaks, ranging from -13% to -45%.
2 min readRoss Stores (ROST) raised its 2026 earnings guidance to $8.61-$8.77 per share, including $0.60 from tariff refunds. The company plans to open 115 new stores in 2026, citing improved business momentum. Management expects Q3 EPS of $1.75-$1.83 and Q4 EPS of $2.17-$2.26. Investors will watch Q3 results and store opening progress.
2 min readRoss Stores (ROST) reported a 10% year-over-year increase in comparable store sales and $1.1B in operating profits for Q2 2026. Foot traffic rose 16.4% at Ross Dress for Less and 8.4% at dd's Discounts. CEO Jim Conroy announced plans for modest AUR increases later this year, citing consumer demand and inflation pressures. Ross will not use $253M in tariff refunds to cut prices, unlike competitors. The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting comparable sales growth of 6-7% in Q3 and 4-5
2 min readRoss Stores (ROST) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) due to an upward trend in earnings estimates. The Zacks rating system, based on changing earnings pictures, suggests potential buying pressure and stock price increase. Institutional investors often use earnings estimates for valuation, influencing stock prices.
1 min readU.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.
2 min readRoss 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.
3 min readRoss 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.
2 min readRoss 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.
3 min readRoss 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.
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