Ross Stores Shares Dip 0.83% with 302nd Trading Volume of $350M as Mixed Q2 Results Highlight Revenue Gains vs Margin Pressures

On August 28, 2025, Ross Stores (ROST) closed down 0.83% with a trading volume of $350 million, ranking 302nd in the day’s market activity. The retailer reported mixed second-quarter results, with $5.53 billion in revenue—a 4.6% year-over-year increase—though earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56 fell short of expectations. Same-store sales rose 2% YoY, driven by strong demand in cosmetics and back-to-school products, while operating margin pressures from elevated tariff-related costs offset revenue gains. CEO Jim Conroy highlighted improved sales trends and reaffirmed 2026 guidance, including $1.05 billion in planned share repurchases.

Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus for ROST, with an average target price of $160. Institutional ownership rose, including Teca Partners LP, which increased its stake by 79.8% in Q1 2025. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.405 per share, payable September 30, with a yield of 1.1%. Recent price targets from Barclays and JPMorgan Chase & Co. reflect optimism, raising their estimates to $164 and $160, respectively, though UBS Group maintained a “neutral” rating.

The backtest results indicate a 42.92% return for a 30-day holding period initiated on the earnings report date, slightly underperforming the benchmark index’s 53.84% gain. Quarterly revenue of $5.53 billion missed the $5.57 billion Street estimate, with adjusted EPS of $1.56 exceeding forecasts. The stock’s 52-week range remains between $122.36 and $158.69, reflecting volatility amid macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff-related headwinds.