Ross Stores stock rises after strong Q2 results
Published on 09/17/2026 at 23:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Ross Stores stock (ISIN US7782961038) closed at USD 230.04 on September 15, 2026, down 1.64 percent from the prior session. The move followed second-quarter 2026 results that showed revenue up 13 percent to about USD 6.3 billion and earnings per share of USD 2.66.
Q2 beat stands out
According to it-boltwise on September 16, 2026, Ross Stores reported second-quarter 2026 sales of about USD 6.3 billion, up 13 percent year over year, while EPS of USD 2.66 beat the analyst consensus. Comparable-store sales rose 10 percent in the same quarter, which the report said was above the expected 7.7 percent.
The same report said a large bank lifted its fiscal 2026 EPS estimate by 15 percent after Ross Stores beat its own earnings view by USD 0.80. That combination of higher sales, a 10 percent comp gain and a larger-than-expected EPS beat is the core earnings story behind the share price.
Price and valuation
According to MEXC on September 17, 2026, Ross Stores traded at USD 228.33, with a market capitalization of USD 72.28 billion and a 52-week range of USD 143.39 to USD 257.00. The same snapshot showed the stock up 1.57 percent, or USD 3.53, from the prior close of USD 224.80.
For investors, the valuation remains the key tension point. According to Simply Wall St on September 17, 2026, Ross Stores traded at about 27.0 times earnings, versus roughly 15.7 times for the specialty retail industry and about 15.0 times for a peer group.
Board changes add context
According to KXAN on September 17, 2026, Ross Stores announced two new directors and said one board member plans to retire, while also citing fiscal 2025 revenue of USD 22.8 billion and 1,952 Ross Dress for Less locations in 44 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico. The board update adds a governance layer to a stock already trading close to its 52-week high.
Stock close
Ross Stores stock closed at USD 230.04 on September 15, 2026, after a 1.64 percent decline. The latest quote in the search set put the shares at USD 228.33 on September 17, 2026, with a market value of USD 72.28 billion.
Ross Stores stock data
- Company: Ross Stores, Inc.
- ISIN: US7782961038
- Ticker: ROST
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of September 17, 2026, 13:57): USD 228.33
- Market capitalization: USD 72.28 billion (as of September 17, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Retail - Family Clothing Stores
- Index membership: Nasdaq 100, S&P 500
