ROSTRoss Stores, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) sells off-price apparel and home goods, offering discounted brands like Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. The next catalyst is Dec 1, 2026 — Q4 2026 Earnings Release, which will test the company’s ability to sustain its revenue growth and margin expansion amid rising costs and shifting consumer demand.
- Ross operates 1,500 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with a focus on value-driven consumers.
- Free cash flow (TTM) of $3.83B supports a strong balance sheet with debt-to-equity of 0.25x.
- Net margin (TTM) of 11.4% reflects disciplined cost control and pricing power.
The schedule
- Tue1Dec
The Q4 2026 earnings release will provide insight into the company's performance during the holiday season, with a particular emphasis on how well it managed inventory and met sales targets. This event is critical as it will highlight the company's ability to navigate seasonal demand and operational efficiency. The outcome will be closely watched by investors looking for signals about the broader retail sector's health and future growth prospects. The earnings report is expected to shape market sentiment and influence stock price movements in the weeks following the release.
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Past
- Thu16Jul
Actual outcome: Bull · $235.81 at outcome
Ross Stores (ROST) shares rallied past the $233.00 bull target, supported by strong momentum in the off-price retail sector as consumers increasingly sought value. The upward move was further fueled by the company's July 20 announcement that it successfully opened 47 new stores across 15 states, reinforcing confidence in its continued expansion and ability to capture trade-down spending.
Ross Stores (ROST) shares rallied past the $233.00 bull target, supported by strong momentum in the off-price retail sector as consumers increasingly sought value. The upward move was further fueled by the company's July 20 announcement that it successfully opened 47 new stores across 15 states, reinforcing confidence in its continued expansion and ability to capture trade-down spending.
- Tue3Mar
Actual outcome: Bull · $211.75 at outcome
Ross Stores exceeded expectations with strong Q4 results and robust FY2026 guidance, signaling that its off-price model continues to capture market share from cash-strapped consumers. The stock surged past the $195.00 bull target as management announced an aggressive expansion plan for 110 new locations in 2026, effectively easing investor concerns regarding margin compression and justifying its premium valuation.
Ross Stores exceeded expectations with strong Q4 results and robust FY2026 guidance, signaling that its off-price model continues to capture market share from cash-strapped consumers. The stock surged past the $195.00 bull target as management announced an aggressive expansion plan for 110 new locations in 2026, effectively easing investor concerns regarding margin compression and justifying its premium valuation.
