UBS upgrades Ross Stores to Buy on store productivity potential

UBS upgraded Ross Stores from Neutral to Buy on October 26, 2026, and raised its price target to $315 from $239. UBS expects Ross Stores to narrow its store productivity gap with TJX through stronger merchandising, operations and marketing. The bank forecasts approximately 8.5% annual revenue growth over the next two years and approximately 15% annual EPS growth.

The upgrade raises UBS's valuation view of Ross Stores and signals that the bank expects stronger sales and earnings revisions as productivity improves. The $315 target is UBS's assessment, not a guaranteed outcome.

  • 1UBS raised its Ross Stores price target to $315 from $239 while changing its rating from Neutral to Buy.
  • 2UBS forecasts approximately 8.5% annual revenue growth over the next two years.
  • 3UBS's financial year 2028 EPS estimate is 9% above consensus.
  • 4UBS's forecasts imply approximately 15% annual EPS growth.
  • 5Ross Stores' store productivity increased 24% by the end of 2025, compared with 44% for TJX.
  • 6UBS raised the valuation multiple used for Ross Stores to 29 times from 27 times.
  • Material 5 describes UBS's prior rating as Hold, while the other materials describing the upgrade identify it as Neutral.

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