Ross Stores Shares Slide Amid Margin Pressures as $370M Volume Ranks 298th Despite 5% Revenue Growth

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Friday, Sep 5, 2025 7:52 pm ET1min read
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- Ross Stores shares fell 1.22% on Sept. 5, 2025, despite 5% Q2 FY2025 revenue growth driven by 2% comparable store sales.

- Profitability pressures from tariffs and inflation narrowed operating margins to 11.5%, down from 12.4% in the prior year.

- Store count rose to 2,233 by Q2 FY2026, but inventory increased to $2.61 billion amid share repurchases.

- Full-year GAAP EPS is forecast at $6.08–$6.21, down from $6.32 in FY2024, with tariffs expected to cut annual profits by $0.22–$0.25 per share.

On September 5, 2025, , , ranking 298th in market activity. , , . Despite outperforming guidance on revenue and EPS, , .

, . , . The company attributed to ongoing cost pressures and highlighted late-quarter momentum tied to back-to-school demand.

Ross’s strategy centers on off-price retailing, sourcing branded merchandise at discounts through closeout and overstock inventory. Store expansion continued, , . , reflecting demand alignment, .

For the remainder of FY2025, . , , . , . , with leadership cautioning about macroeconomic uncertainty and .

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