Ross Stores Stock - Weekly review against US off-price peers
19.06.2026 - 13:55:42 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Ross Stores (US7782961038) delivered a solid first-quarter earnings beat in May, and its stock has held near record territory since, leaving investors to reassess its standing versus US off-price peers this week, according to recent market data and sector commentary.
All news and analysis on Ross Stores stock
Background pieces, price data and regulatory filings help frame how Ross Stores has been trading against other US off-price retailers in recent weeks.
What recent results showed
Ross Stores reported its latest quarterly figures on 05/23/2024, posting net sales of $4.9 billion, up around 8% year-on-year, and earnings per share of $1.46, above prior guidance and market expectations, according to the company’s earnings release. IR release for Q1 results
Comparable store sales increased 3% in the quarter, driven by higher traffic and an improved merchandise assortment, while operating margin expanded as buying and occupancy costs were leveraged on higher sales volume. Earnings call transcript summary
Weekly review versus off-price peers
Across this week, investors continued to compare Ross Stores’ recent performance to US off-price rivals TJX Companies and Burlington Stores, a sector that has generally benefited from value-conscious consumers in a still uneven macro environment. MarketBeat data on ROST and peers
Ross stock has been trading near the upper end of its 52-week range after the May earnings beat, while TJX and Burlington shares also remain close to their own highs, underscoring how investors have favored off-price retail relative to many full-price apparel chains.
How Ross compares in the sector
The company’s market capitalization now stands above $75 billion, placing Ross behind TJX but ahead of Burlington in scale, with profitability metrics that remain competitive thanks to a lean store base and disciplined expense control.
Sector commentators highlight that Ross’s exclusive focus on the US market contrasts with TJX’s more international footprint, leaving Ross more exposed to US consumer cycles but also allowing more targeted merchandising and inventory decisions.
The product behind the stock
Ross Stores operates off-price apparel and home fashion chains under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners, offering branded clothing, footwear, accessories and home goods at discounts to department and specialty store prices across thousands of US locations.
Where the stock trades today
Ross Stores shares (US7782961038) trade on Nasdaq at $232.80 as of 06/18/2026, 16:00 Eastern Time.
Key facts on Ross Stores stock
- Company: Ross Stores, Inc.
- ISIN: US7782961038
- WKN: 870053
- Ticker: ROST
- Venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of 06/18/2026, 16:00 Eastern Time): 232.80 USD
- Market cap: 78,000,000,000 USD (as of 06/18/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Apparel Retail
- Index membership: Standard & Poor's 500 index
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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