Ross Stores Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter, Lifts Guidance
Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) shares rose 5% on Friday, November 21, 2025, after the off-price retailer reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook.
The company posted earnings per share of $1.58, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.41 and up from $1.48 a year earlier. Revenue grew 10% year over year to $5.6 billion, beating the $5.42 billion consensus. This performance was driven by a 7% increase in comparable store sales.
Operating margin expanded to 11.6%, supported by revenue strength and tighter expense management. Net income rose to $512 million, up from $489 million in the prior year. Ross ended the quarter with 2,273 stores, an increase from 2,192 stores a year ago. The company also repurchased 1.7 million shares for $262 million.
For the fourth quarter, Ross projected earnings per share between $1.77 and $1.85. The company lifted its holiday comparable sales outlook to 3%-4%. Full-year earnings per share are now expected to range between $6.38 and $6.46, compared with $6.32 last year, despite an estimated $0.16 per share tariff impact.
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