Ross Stores adds two directors as Ross Stores stock sits 11.26 percent below its high
Published on 10/05/2026 at 16:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Ross Stores added Shelley H. Bransten and Christian B. Johnson as independent directors effective October 1, 2026, while Sharon D. Garrett retired from the board, according to MarketScreener on September 17, 2026. Ross Stores stock was 11.26 percent below its Nasdaq 52-week high of USD 257.00, based on a primary-exchange price of USD 228.07 on October 5, 2026.
Board expands to ten seats
The appointments increase the board to ten members, with both new directors also joining the Audit Committee, per StockTitan. Bransten brings senior technology and consumer-industry experience, while Johnson has worked in consumer-facing investment and operating businesses.
The governance change follows a strong second quarter. StockTitan reported sales of USD 6.26 billion for the 13-week quarter ended August 1, 2026, up 13.00 percent from the prior-year period, while comparable store sales increased 10.00 percent.
Guidance rises with tariff benefit
Ross Stores reported USD 851.00 million in net earnings and diluted earnings per share of USD 2.66 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, compared with guidance of USD 1.85 to USD 1.93, according to StockTitan. The result included USD 0.60 per share from tariff refunds, making the quality of the earnings comparison important for investors.
Management raised fiscal 2026 diluted earnings-per-share guidance to USD 8.61 to USD 8.77 and expects comparable store sales growth of 6.00 percent to 7.00 percent in the third quarter and 4.00 percent to 5.00 percent in the fourth quarter, the filing summary said.
Analyst target stays above Nasdaq price
MarketBeat reported 15 Buy ratings and six Holds, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target of USD 263.76. The target is 15.66 percent above the USD 228.07 Nasdaq price, while the same source listed a 52-week low of USD 147.49.
Ross Stores stock holds near yearly high
Ross Stores was trading at EUR 203.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 4:06 p.m. CEST, up 0.25 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 203.10 on October 2, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Ross Stores stock.
Ross Stores stock facts
- Company: Ross Stores, Inc.
- ISIN: US7782961038
- WKN: 870053
- Ticker: ROST
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 5, 2026, 4:06 p.m. CEST: EUR 203.60
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.25 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 2, 2026: EUR 203.10
- Market capitalization: USD 73.2 billion as of October 5, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 147.49-257.00 as of October 5, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Apparel Retail
- Index membership: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100
