Ross Stores sets fresh analyst highlight, shares backed by strong outlook
25.06.2026 - 15:22:09 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 15:21.
Ross Stores (US7782961038) remains in the analyst spotlight after Zacks reiterated the stock as its Bull of the Day on June 25, 2026, highlighting a strong earnings trend and raised guidance for the NASDAQ-listed retailer Zacks Equity Research note.
What the latest analyst view says
The Zacks commentary describes Ross Stores as one of the stronger performers in U.S. retail this year, supported by rising earnings estimates and continued customer traffic in its off-price stores Zacks Equity Research note. The research house currently assigns the stock a Rank #1 (Strong Buy), citing a clear uptrend in profit expectations.
According to a separate Zacks analysis published earlier, Ross recently delivered its strongest comparable-sales quarter in roughly four decades, with comps up 17% year over year and operating margin improving by 120 basis points to 13.4% in the latest reported period Zacks “Bull of the Day” profile on Nasdaq. That performance, together with higher guidance, underpins the current positive stance.
Consensus estimates and earnings calendar
For the current fiscal year, Zacks notes that management now guides for earnings per share between 7.50 and 7.74 dollars, implying growth of roughly 13% to 17% versus last year’s 6.61 dollars per share Zacks “Bull of the Day” profile on Nasdaq. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has moved toward the upper end of this corridor in recent weeks.
MarketBeat data show that the next regular quarterly report for Ross Stores is expected in mid-August 2026, following the company’s usual pattern of reporting about three months after its prior update MarketBeat earnings overview for ROST. Analysts surveyed there currently project earnings above last year’s comparable quarter, consistent with the upgraded full-year outlook.
All news and analysis on the Ross Stores shares
Further data points, estimates and corporate disclosures on Ross Stores can be found in the dedicated topic area and on the company’s own Investor Relations page.
How Ross Stores earns its money
Ross Stores operates the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS chains in the United States, offering branded apparel and home goods at off-price levels compared with traditional department stores Zacks “Bull of the Day” profile on Nasdaq. The group sources excess inventory from manufacturers and retailers and sells it through a large brick-and-mortar footprint focused on value-conscious consumers.
Where the shares trade today
The Ross Stores shares (US7782961038) most recently closed on the NASDAQ at 228.45 US dollars on 2026-06-24 at 15:59 Eastern Time, with an indicated extended-hours quote of 229.42 dollars as of 04:28 Eastern on the following session MarketBeat earnings overview for ROST.
Key data on the Ross Stores shares
- Company: Ross Stores Inc.
- ISIN: US7782961038
- WKN: 870053
- Ticker: ROST
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-24, 15:59): 228.45 USD
- Market cap: approximately 76 billion USD (as of 2026-06-24)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Discretionary / Apparel Retail
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: 2026-08-15 (consensus expectation)
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
