Ross Stores Stock News

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DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the following changes to the composition of its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2026: Shelley H.

Ross Stores (ROST) stock jumped Friday after the discount retailer topped quarterly estimates and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong demand for discounted offerings.

Stock futures are pointing higher Friday after the major indexes lost ground Thursday; Treasury yields are holding steady; bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related stocks are extending their recent winning streak; SpaceX is on pace to close out the week in the red; and Ross Stores stock is surging after a strong earnings report. Here's what you need to know today.

Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:ROST) shares are set to open more than 8% higher Friday after the discount retailer reported stronger-than-expected second quarter fiscal 2026 results, supported by higher customer traffic, and raised its full-year earnings outlook. For the quarter ended August 1, Ross Stores reported sales of $6.3 billion, up 13% from $5.5 billion a year earlier.

Ross Stores spiked 8% after delivering a quintessential beat-and-raise quarter, as it blew past Wall Street's expectations. Earnings got a boost from tariff refunds.

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Ross Stores' shares surged nearly 9% in premarket trading on Friday, after the value retailer raised annual guidance and projected ​quarterly sales growth above analyst expectations, signalling bargain-hunting demand despite ‌a shaky economic backdrop.