Ross Stores Q1 EPS $2.02 beats guidance; comps +17%, raises FY outlook

ROSS STORES, INC.

First quarter EPS $2.02, up 37% YoY, significantly above guidance of $1.60-$1.67.
Total sales $6.0B (+21% YoY); comparable store sales rose 17% vs flat last year.
Operating margin 13.4% vs planned 11.8%-12.1%, driven by strong sales.
Repurchased 1.5M shares for $319M in Q1; on track for $1.275B buyback in FY26.
Raised FY26 EPS guidance to $7.50-$7.74 (13-17% growth) and comps to 6-7%.

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Earnings Releases SEC 8-K Item 2.02 confidence 0.95

ROSS STORES, INC. reported the 13‐week quarter ended May 2, 2026 results: revenue $6.0 billion, net income $650 million, EPS $2.02. Guidance raised.

Period: the 13‐week quarter ended May 2, 2026
Revenue: $6.0 billion
Net income: $650 million
EPS: $2.02
Guidance: raised
Result: reported results

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from higher consumer spending related to tax refunds.” ROSS STORES, INC. 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 965-4400 First Quarter Results Sales increased 21% to $6.0 billion, up from $5.0 billion in 2025. Comparable store sales rose a very robust 17% for the quarter versus flat sales last year. Net income was $650 million versus $479 million last

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