Ross Stores Stock News

2024 was the year of the off-price retail shopping trend in the retail sector that found consumers flocking to retailers offering brand-name apparel at deeply discounted prices. Consumers embraced the thrill of the treasure hunt, religiously showing up on delivery drop days at TJX Companies Inc. NYSE: TJX and Ross Stores Inc. NASDAQ: ROST.

Conservative consumer spending and sticky inflation overshadows retail growth. TJX Companies delivers strong Q3 results, and lifts full-year guidance. Ross Stores holds a strong competitive advantage with a loyal customer base, but strategic expansion lacks novelty.

As consumers remain cautious with their spending amid ongoing economic pressures, leading retail companies encountered a mixed landscape in the third quarter. Ross Stores, TJX Companies and Gap reported varying results, with some challenges tied to shifting consumer behaviors and signs of resilience in the off-price and value segments.

Ross Stores' 3Q24 earnings showed modest net sales growth and a gross margin expansion, but same-store sales growth decelerated significantly due to weather impacts. Management's FY24 EPS guidance was raised, and SSS growth is expected to accelerate in 4Q24. Despite a positive outlook and a new CEO with strong retail experience, the current valuation does not justify a higher rating. I maintain...

Ross Stores aims to draw customers and drive sales by offering value and a “treasure hunt environment,” executives said Thursday (Nov. 21) during the off-price retailer's quarterly earnings call.

Shares of Ross Stores (ROST) were up Friday morning as the discount retailer's earnings came in better than expected.

Shares of Gap Inc (NYSE:GAP) and Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:ROST) are both making outsized moves, after the retail companies posted their quarterly results.

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 21, 2024 4:15 PM ET Company Participants Barbara Rentler - Chief Executive Officer Adam Orvos - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Hartshorn - President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mark Altschwager - Robert W. Baird & Co. Paul Leju...