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Ross Stores

ROST

Attention (50-day avg)0.01%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#390

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)90%

Price to earnings ratio28.5

Market capitalization76.1B

Earnings per share8.26

Dividend yield (TTM)0.75%

Revenue (annual)22.8B

Net income (annual)2.1B

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about ROST?

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Attention	0% 0	0% 0	0% -0.02	0% 0

Aug 22

ROST reported Q2 FY2026 earnings with a 13% YoY increase in sales, and raised H2 & FY2026 guidance.
Analysts raised their target prices for ROST, with Truist setting a new target of $310, and other firms raising their targets to $298, $294, and $290.
ROST's stock price was up 4.39% on the day, despite a cautious recommendation from one analyst, who noted that the stock may be priced for perfection.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about ROST that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	57.14% -42.86	90.65% +0.82	93.34% +4.26
Bearish	—	42.86% +42.86	9.35% -0.82	6.66% -4.26

Bullish· Aug 21

The company has delivered strong quarterly results, with a 13% increase in total sales and a 10% rise in comparable store sales, driven by customer traffic and improving gross margins.
The company has raised its full-year earnings per share (EPS) guidance, with a 14% increase, and has also raised its store-opening target for 2026 to 115 locations, including 90 Ross Dress for Less stores and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations.
Analysts have raised their price targets for the company, with some estimates increasing by as much as 15%, citing the strong quarterly results and the company's continued outperformance compared to department-store peers.

Bearish· Aug 21

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) missed on revenue and lowered Q3 and Q4 EPS and revenue estimates.
The company's revenue miss and lowered guidance, particularly for Q3, may be negatively impacted by tariffs and inflation affecting its customers.
ROST's valuation may be too lofty given its mediocre results, setting it up for significant post-earnings volatility.

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Topics

Of the messages about ROST that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Technical Analysis	—	—	0.27%	8.2%
Macro	—	—	37.87%	44.92%
Announcements	—	—	0.27%	2.23%
Analysts	—	—	34.93%	20.54%
Earnings	—	—	26.67%	24.08%
Controversies	—	—	0%	0.03%

Earnings· May 21

Ross Stores reported Q1 2026 earnings with a 21% revenue increase to $6.0B, beating estimates, and a 17% comparable store sales increase.
The company's net income was $650M, up 37% from last year, and diluted EPS rose to $2.02, exceeding guidance.
Ross Stores raised its FY2026 EPS guidance to $7.50-$7.74, up 13-17%, and forecast Q2 fiscal 2026 comparable store sales to increase 6-7% with EPS projected at $1.85-$1.93.

Analysts· Mar 7

Analysts have raised Ross Stores' price target to as high as $172.00, with multiple firms issuing new targets in the $160-$170 range.
Analysts have also increased their price targets for Ross Stores, with firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and TD Cowen issuing new targets.
The recent earnings beat and stock repurchase authorization have been well-received by analysts, with many firms raising their price targets in response to the positive news.

Announcements· Mar 5

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) announced a new two-year stock repurchase authorization of $2.1 billion and a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.3675 per share.
The company reported a 12% increase in earnings per share to $1.82 and a 4% increase in revenue to $6.02 billion for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023.
Ross Stores completed its previous two-year stock repurchase program, purchasing 8.2 million shares for $950 million, and plans to use the new authorization to continue buying back its own stock.

Macro· Aug 21

The US consumer is trading down, not stopping spending, by shifting to alternative stores like Ross Stores, which reported a 16.4% year-over-year increase in foot traffic.
Ross Stores' strong Q2 earnings and raised full-year outlook suggest that the company is benefiting from consumers' behavior under pressure, which includes trading down to more affordable options.
The market's initial reaction to Ross Stores' earnings was a 8-9% surge in premarket trading, which suggests that expectations for the company's performance were even higher, indicating a strong market tone.

Technical Analysis· Feb 7

ROST has been exhibiting textbook relative weakness, which may indicate a potential shorting opportunity.
The stock has formed higher lows and a higher high, potentially signaling a break in its structure and a move to the upside.
ROST has shown signs of confirming weakness, with several users indicating a potential shorting opportunity or already shorting the stock.

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Community

Of the messages about ROST, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	20%	11.68%	28.62%
Newcomers	—	80%	88.32%	71.38%

Regulars· Aug 21

Ross Stores delivered a strong Q2 earnings report, beating EPS expectations by 6.7% and reporting a 10% increase in comparable sales, driven by stronger customer traffic.
Analysts are raising their price targets on Ross Stores, with Citi, UBS, and BofA among those increasing their targets, citing the company's strong Q2 results and continued upside to 2026 earnings estimates.
Ross Stores' Q2 results reinforce expectations for sustained outperformance versus department-store peers, with an 8% five-year EPS CAGR supporting a roughly 27x P/E, according to UBS, although the market appears to already share this optimistic view.

Newcomers· Aug 22

ROST stock experienced a 4.39% increase on the day of the Q2 FY2026 earnings release, with the stock price reaching a high of $243.86 and closing at $239.04.
The earnings report showed a 13% YoY increase in sales, with Ross Stores raising its guidance for the second half of 2026 and the full year.
The off-price segment is gaining market share as consumers trade down, and this trend is seen as a tell for macro stress, with the stock price decreasing by 2.43% despite the beat.

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News

Ross Stores (ROST) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Ross Stores (ROST) closed at $234.4 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.13% move from the prior day.

14h agoYahoo Finance

Ross plans 1.75M-square-foot distribution center in California

The $500 million investment, which is set to break ground in 2027, is the retailer’s 10th distribution center.

18h agoYahoo Finance

Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ross Stores Stock In The Last 5 Years - Ross Stores (NASDAQ:RO

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.37%. Currently, Ross Stores has a market capitalization of $77.96

1d agoBenzinga

Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Royal Caribbean (RCL), KB Home (KBH) and Ross Stores (ROST)

Detailed price information for Ross Stores Inc (ROST-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

6d agoThe Globe and Mail

Here’s Why The Fund Trimmed Ross Stores (ROST) in Q2

Madison Investments, an investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Madison Mid Cap Fund”. You can download a copy of the letter here. U.S. stock market indices posted their strongest second-quarter performance since 2020, driven largely by enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence. Nine of the ten largest companies in the Russell Midcap Index […]

6d agoYahoo Finance

Ross Stores and Target setups compared

7d agoInvesting.com

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Ross Stores Inc.

Consumer Cyclical
Apparel Retail

Ross Stores Inc. is a U.S.-based off-price retail company that operates apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners. The company focuses on selling branded and designer merchandise, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and home goods, at discounted prices compared with traditional department and specialty stores. Its store formats serve value-oriented shoppers across a broad range of household income levels, with Ross Dress for Less targeting family apparel and home fashion needs and dd’s DISCOUNTS offering a more moderately priced assortment. Ross Stores plays a significant role in the discount retail sector by combining opportunistic buying with a large store network and a merchandise mix that appeals to everyday consumers seeking recognizable brands and practical household products.

Website

Location

5130 Hacienda Drive

Dublin, CA, 94568-7579

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about ROST?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% 0	0% -0.02	0% 0

Aug 22

ROST reported Q2 FY2026 earnings with a 13% YoY increase in sales, and raised H2 & FY2026 guidance.
Analysts raised their target prices for ROST, with Truist setting a new target of $310, and other firms raising their targets to $298, $294, and $290.
ROST's stock price was up 4.39% on the day, despite a cautious recommendation from one analyst, who noted that the stock may be priced for perfection.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about ROST that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	57.14% -42.86	90.65% +0.82	93.34% +4.26
Bearish	—	42.86% +42.86	9.35% -0.82	6.66% -4.26

Bullish· Aug 21

The company has delivered strong quarterly results, with a 13% increase in total sales and a 10% rise in comparable store sales, driven by customer traffic and improving gross margins.
The company has raised its full-year earnings per share (EPS) guidance, with a 14% increase, and has also raised its store-opening target for 2026 to 115 locations, including 90 Ross Dress for Less stores and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations.
Analysts have raised their price targets for the company, with some estimates increasing by as much as 15%, citing the strong quarterly results and the company's continued outperformance compared to department-store peers.

Bearish· Aug 21

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) missed on revenue and lowered Q3 and Q4 EPS and revenue estimates.
The company's revenue miss and lowered guidance, particularly for Q3, may be negatively impacted by tariffs and inflation affecting its customers.
ROST's valuation may be too lofty given its mediocre results, setting it up for significant post-earnings volatility.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about ROST that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Technical Analysis	—	—	0.27%	8.2%
Macro	—	—	37.87%	44.92%
Announcements	—	—	0.27%	2.23%
Analysts	—	—	34.93%	20.54%
Earnings	—	—	26.67%	24.08%
Controversies	—	—	0%	0.03%

Earnings· May 21

Ross Stores reported Q1 2026 earnings with a 21% revenue increase to $6.0B, beating estimates, and a 17% comparable store sales increase.
The company's net income was $650M, up 37% from last year, and diluted EPS rose to $2.02, exceeding guidance.
Ross Stores raised its FY2026 EPS guidance to $7.50-$7.74, up 13-17%, and forecast Q2 fiscal 2026 comparable store sales to increase 6-7% with EPS projected at $1.85-$1.93.

Analysts· Mar 7

Analysts have raised Ross Stores' price target to as high as $172.00, with multiple firms issuing new targets in the $160-$170 range.
Analysts have also increased their price targets for Ross Stores, with firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and TD Cowen issuing new targets.
The recent earnings beat and stock repurchase authorization have been well-received by analysts, with many firms raising their price targets in response to the positive news.

Announcements· Mar 5

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) announced a new two-year stock repurchase authorization of $2.1 billion and a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.3675 per share.
The company reported a 12% increase in earnings per share to $1.82 and a 4% increase in revenue to $6.02 billion for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023.
Ross Stores completed its previous two-year stock repurchase program, purchasing 8.2 million shares for $950 million, and plans to use the new authorization to continue buying back its own stock.

Macro· Aug 21

The US consumer is trading down, not stopping spending, by shifting to alternative stores like Ross Stores, which reported a 16.4% year-over-year increase in foot traffic.
Ross Stores' strong Q2 earnings and raised full-year outlook suggest that the company is benefiting from consumers' behavior under pressure, which includes trading down to more affordable options.
The market's initial reaction to Ross Stores' earnings was a 8-9% surge in premarket trading, which suggests that expectations for the company's performance were even higher, indicating a strong market tone.

Technical Analysis· Feb 7

ROST has been exhibiting textbook relative weakness, which may indicate a potential shorting opportunity.
The stock has formed higher lows and a higher high, potentially signaling a break in its structure and a move to the upside.
ROST has shown signs of confirming weakness, with several users indicating a potential shorting opportunity or already shorting the stock.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about ROST, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	20%	11.68%	28.62%
Newcomers	—	80%	88.32%	71.38%

Regulars· Aug 21

Ross Stores delivered a strong Q2 earnings report, beating EPS expectations by 6.7% and reporting a 10% increase in comparable sales, driven by stronger customer traffic.
Analysts are raising their price targets on Ross Stores, with Citi, UBS, and BofA among those increasing their targets, citing the company's strong Q2 results and continued upside to 2026 earnings estimates.
Ross Stores' Q2 results reinforce expectations for sustained outperformance versus department-store peers, with an 8% five-year EPS CAGR supporting a roughly 27x P/E, according to UBS, although the market appears to already share this optimistic view.

Newcomers· Aug 22

ROST stock experienced a 4.39% increase on the day of the Q2 FY2026 earnings release, with the stock price reaching a high of $243.86 and closing at $239.04.
The earnings report showed a 13% YoY increase in sales, with Ross Stores raising its guidance for the second half of 2026 and the full year.
The off-price segment is gaining market share as consumers trade down, and this trend is seen as a tell for macro stress, with the stock price decreasing by 2.43% despite the beat.

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Ross Stores

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Aug 22

Bullish· Aug 21

Bearish· Aug 21

Earnings· May 21

Analysts· Mar 7

Announcements· Mar 5

Macro· Aug 21

Technical Analysis· Feb 7

Regulars· Aug 21

Newcomers· Aug 22

Ross Stores (ROST) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Ross plans 1.75M-square-foot distribution center in California

Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ross Stores Stock In The Last 5 Years - Ross Stores (NASDAQ:RO

Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Royal Caribbean (RCL), KB Home (KBH) and Ross Stores (ROST)

Here’s Why The Fund Trimmed Ross Stores (ROST) in Q2

Ross Stores and Target setups compared

Also Discussed

Ross Stores Inc.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Ross plans 1.75M-square-foot distribution center in California

Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ross Stores Stock In The Last 5 Years - Ross Stores (NASDAQ:RO

Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Royal Caribbean (RCL), KB Home (KBH) and Ross Stores (ROST)

Here’s Why The Fund Trimmed Ross Stores (ROST) in Q2

Ross Stores and Target setups compared

Also Discussed

Social

Aug 22

Bullish· Aug 21

Bearish· Aug 21

Earnings· May 21

Analysts· Mar 7

Announcements· Mar 5

Macro· Aug 21

Technical Analysis· Feb 7

Regulars· Aug 21

Newcomers· Aug 22