Ross Stores opens 51 locations as Ross Stores stock costs EUR 211.38
Published on 10/19/2026 at 10:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSExpansion and earnings figures
- Ross Stores opened 51 locations across 17 states on October 12, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 6.26 billion, up 13.30 percent year over year.
- Ross Stores stock trades at EUR 211.38 at 10:13 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026.
Ross Stores (ISIN US7782961038) was trading at EUR 211.38 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026, at 10:13 a.m. CEST. The off-price retailer had opened 51 locations across 17 states by October 12, 2026, according to PR Newswire.
Expansion reaches 2,377 stores
The October 12 release said Ross Stores opened 41 Ross Dress for Less stores and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS stores in September and October. The additions completed the company's fiscal 2026 plan for 115 new locations, taking the combined network to 2,377 stores across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.
Home Textiles Today reported on October 13, 2026, that comparable sales rose 17 percent in the first quarter and 10 percent in the second quarter. The retailer projected comparable-sales growth of 6 to 7 percent for the third quarter and 4 to 5 percent for the fourth quarter.
What do the latest results show?
Ross Stores reported second-quarter revenue of USD 6.26 billion, up 13.30 percent year over year, while diluted earnings per share reached USD 2.66 against a USD 1.95 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. That combination gives the store expansion a stronger operating backdrop than locations alone would show.
Three dates define the recent path
On August 20, 2026, Ross Stores reported USD 6.26 billion in quarterly revenue and USD 2.66 diluted earnings per share. On September 30, 2026, the company paid a USD 0.445 quarterly dividend. On October 12, 2026, it completed the year's 115-store expansion plan through the opening of 51 locations.
When is the next report?
Zacks lists November 19, 2026, as the expected date for the next earnings release and gives a consensus estimate of USD 1.82 for earnings per share. The date is the next scheduled checkpoint for judging whether the second-half sales ranges are translating into profit.
Ross Stores stock stays tied to execution
The market picture combines a larger store base with a demanding comparison for the second half. Ross Stores held a market capitalization of USD 72.2 billion and a 52-week range of USD 148.58 to USD 257.00 as of October 13, 2026.
Ross Stores stock was trading at EUR 211.38 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026, at 10:13 a.m. CEST.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Ross Stores stock.
Ross Stores stock: key facts
- Company: Ross Stores, Inc.
- ISIN: US7782961038
- Ticker: ROST
- Primary exchange: NASDAQ
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 19, 2026, 10:13 a.m. CEST): EUR 211.38
- Market capitalization: USD 72.2 billion (as of October 13, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 148.58-257.00 (as of October 13, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Apparel Retail
- Index membership: S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100
- Next earnings date: November 19, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
