Retail Growth Stocks to Buy: Ross Stores and Five Below Offer Strong Prospects Amid Near-Term Challenges

Ross Stores and Five Below are two retail growth stocks with promising prospects despite near-term challenges. Ross operates two discount chains with a successful formula and strong execution, with a 9% same-store sales growth in Q4 and a 3% to 4% comps increase expected this year. Five Below offers low-priced goods and saw a 15.4% fiscal Q4 comps increase, with a 3% to 5% comps increase expected in 2026. Both retailers have room to expand and could be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.