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Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Interest expense (income), net

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Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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Ross Stores

Ross Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores. Its products include branded and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions through the Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands. The company was founded by Stuart G. Moldaw in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

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Ross Stores reports strong Q1 performance, beats EPS guidance

Ross Stores delivered strong sales growth and beat EPS guidance for Q1, demonstrating resilience amidst inflationary pressures. While facing challenges in apparel sales, the company is optimistic about the back half of the year and sees opportunities in supply availability and expansion plans.

Ross Stores reports strong Q2 earnings, eyes home category growth

Ross Stores delivered strong financial results in the second quarter, driven by sales growth and improved earnings per share. While facing challenges related to macroeconomic factors and projected sales growth, the company remains focused on its long-term growth algorithm and strategic initiatives. Opportunities in the home category and a commitment to shareholder value through stock repurchases position Ross Stores for continued success.

ROST reports strong Q3 performance and invests in technology

ROST's Q3 performance reflects strong sales growth, driven by traffic and value offerings. While facing challenges related to margin recapture and higher expenses, the company is investing in technology and automation to improve efficiency. With an optimistic outlook for new market growth and a focus on enhancing customer experience, ROST is well-positioned for continued success.

Ross Stores beats Q4 expectations, eyes growth amid challenges

Ross Stores delivered strong Q4 results, exceeding sales and earnings guidance, with plans for new store openings and improved operational margins.
Despite challenges like flat comp store sales outlook and higher expenses, the company's focus on customer preferences and cost management presents growth opportunities.
Investors can benefit from Ross Stores' financial stability, dividend growth, and strategic initiatives aimed at driving sales and profitability in 2023.

Ross Stores beats Q1 earnings, eyes growth amid inventory optimization

Ross Stores beat EPS guidance for Q1, raised full-year guidance by $0.04, and expects a pickup in back-half sales. The company is optimistic about improving 4-year stack comps and anticipates further inventory declines throughout the year.

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Cash from operations

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Cash from investing

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Retail sales have been on the rise despite inflationary pressures, thus helping stocks like Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Walmart Inc. (WMT), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) and Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN).

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ROST reported strong Q2 results with impressive EPS and revenue growth driven by increased customer traffic and favorable ocean freight costs. Management has an optimistic outlook for Q3 and raised guidance for FY2023, indicating confidence in ROST's future growth. The decline in inflation and favorable freight trends contribute to a positive outlook, leading to a higher projected net income margin for FY24.

Ross Stores: Promising Performance Fuels My Optimistic Outlook

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ROST or TJX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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Ross Stores (ROST) witnesses momentum on robust consumer response for its merchandise, driven by its ability to deliver value bargains to customers.

Here's What Makes Ross Stores (ROST) a Good Investment Now

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ROST vs. TJX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Ross Stores' revenue and profits rose in the second quarter. The company's dividend is effortlessly covered by earnings.

Should Dividend Investors Buy Ross Stores Stock?

DUBLIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the following changes to its Board leadership and composition effective September 1, 2023: George P. Orban will step down as Chairman of the Board while continuing to serve as an independent Director. Michael Balmuth, currently Strategic Advisor to the Company, will return to the Executive Chairman of the Board role. K. Gunnar Bjorklund will become Lead Independent Director.

Ross Stores Announces Changes to Its Board Leadership

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Ross Stores (ROST) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Retail stocks currently enjoy a spot near the top of the Zacks Sector Rank, sitting in the #2 position. With the highly anticipated economic recession that never materialized, retail stocks have experienced some considerable revisions higher to their earnings estimates, boosting the near-term expectations of their stock prices.

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Ross Stores (ROST) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Why Ross Stores (ROST) Might be Well Poised for a Surge

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Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) reported better-than-expected sales and earnings for the second quarter and raised guidance for the remainder of the year, as price-conscious consumers increasingly look for deals at discount retailers.

Bargain-Hunting Drives Quarterly Gain For Discount Retailer Ross Stores, Shares Jump

Ross Stores' (ROST) Q2 results reflect gains from solid merchandise, moderating inflation and lower ocean freight cost offerings.

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Rampant inflation levels have taken a big chunk away from hard-earned paychecks across the United States; now that the FED is acting to normalize these elevated levels, the fear pivots into other areas. Rising interest rates and a slowing economy have become the new concern affecting consumer trends.

What Ross Stores Earnings Say About The Saver Shopping Economy

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 17, 2023 4:15 PM ET Company Participants Barbara Rentler - Chief Executive Officer Adam Orvos - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Hartshorn - Group President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss - J.P. Morgan Lorraine Hutchinson - Bank of America Mark Altschwager - Baird Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Adrienne Yih - Barclays Capital Brooke Roach - Goldman Sachs Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group Alex Straton - Morgan Stanley Marni Shapiro - Retail Tracker Laura Champine - Loop Capital Markets Edward Yruma - Piper Sandler Aneesha Sherman - Bernstein Corey Tarlowe - Jefferies Krista Zuber - TD Cowen Jay Sole - UBS Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Ross Stores Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Conference Call.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Ross Stores (ROST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.11 per share a year ago.

Ross Stores (ROST) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Inc shares gained more than 5% in extended trading Thursday after the retailer beat earnings expectations and raised its guidance.  The company reported earnings of $1.32 per share, compared to $1.11 a year earlier and expectations of $1.16.

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Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Inc shares gained more than 5% in extended trading Thursday after the retailer beat earnings expectations and raised its guidance.  The company reported earnings of $1.32 per share, compared to $1.11 a year earlier and expectations of $1.16.

Ross Stores share rise on strong 2Q earnings beat

Shares of Ross Stores Inc. ROST, -1.88% rose more than 4% in the extended session Thursday after the retailer beat Wall Street expectations for its second quarter and raised its guidance, saying budget-conscious customers are “responding well” to its off-price offerings. Ross earned $446 million, or $1.32 a share, in the quarter, compared to $385 million, or $1.11 a share, in the year-ago period.

Ross's stock rallies more than 4% after retailer raises outlook

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Retail sales are rebounding which is helping stocks like The Gap, Inc. (GPS), The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) and Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (OLLI).

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