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Ross Stores, Inc. reports news on its off-price apparel and home fashion retail business, which operates through the Ross Dress for Less® and dd's DISCOUNTS® banners. Company updates commonly cover quarterly and annual earnings, comparable-store sales, merchandising performance, guidance, tariff-related cost commentary, and the role of brand-name apparel, footwear, accessories, and home fashions in its value-focused assortments.
Ross Stores news also includes store expansion across U.S. markets, capital return actions such as dividends and share repurchase authorizations, and governance developments involving board and finance leadership succession. The company’s disclosures connect operating results with store growth, expense control, customer engagement, and capital allocation.
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the passing of Norman A. Ferber, former chairman and chief executive officer, who died on January 23, 2026 at age 77 after a brief illness. Mr. Ferber helped grow Ross from a six-store chain into a leading off-price retailer and served in roles including president, COO, CEO, and chairman, later advising the company for nearly 30 years.
To honor his legacy, Ross made a contribution to the Ross Cares Fund and the Ross Stores Foundation donated in his memory; the Moldaw-Zaffaroni Clubhouse named its main Art and Academic Room for Mr. Ferber. Ross reported fiscal 2024 revenue of $21.1 billion and operates 1,909 Ross Dress for Less locations and 364 dd's DISCOUNTS stores.
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) announced a Board chair succession: Michael Balmuth will step down as Executive Chairman on January 31, 2026, retire from the Board, and serve as Senior Advisor through March 31, 2026. K. Gunnar Bjorklund, current Lead Independent Director, will succeed him as Chairman effective February 1, 2026.
The release highlights Balmuth’s nearly three-decade Board tenure and leadership that grew Ross from a 300-store regional chain to over 2,200 stores across two banners. Fiscal 2024 revenue of $21.1 billion and current store counts — 1,909 Ross stores and 364 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores — were restated.
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) reported Q3 FY2025 EPS $1.58 and net income of $512M, vs. $1.48 and $489M a year earlier. Q3 sales rose 10% to $5.6B with comparable store sales up 7%. Year-to-date sales were $16.1B with comps +3% and diluted EPS of $4.61. Management cited an approximate $0.05 Q3 tariff headwind and $0.16 YTD tariff impact.
The company repurchased 1.7M shares for $262M in Q3 and remains on track to buy back $1.05B in fiscal 2025. Ross raised Q4 comps to +3% to +4% and raised FY2025 EPS guidance to $6.38–$6.46.
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) announced its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.405 per common share, payable on December 31, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 9, 2025.
The company reported fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion and operates 1,909 Ross locations and 364 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across the U.S. and territories. The dividend is a cash distribution to shareholders on the stated record and payment dates.
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) will release third quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call webcast at 4:15 p.m. ET. Investors can listen live via the Investors section at www.rossstores.com. A recorded webcast and a telephone recording (201-612-7415, Passcode 13756822) will be available through 8:00 p.m. ET on November 28, 2025.
Company background: Ross Stores is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, Nasdaq 100 company with fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion, operating 1,909 Ross locations and 364 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across U.S. states, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) completed its fiscal 2025 store expansion by opening 36 Ross Dress for Less and 4 dd's DISCOUNTS locations in September and October, bringing the year's net additions to 90 new stores. The company now operates 2,273 locations across 44 states, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico and reported fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion. Management reiterated long‑term expansion targets of at least 2,900 Ross and 700 dd's locations, and highlighted new market entries in Michigan, New Jersey, and New York.
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST), America's largest off-price retail chain, announced the opening of a new Ross Dress for Less store in Southeast Gilbert, Arizona on October 11th, 2025. Located at 2711 S. Market St., the store expansion is part of a broader nationwide growth initiative.
The new location is expected to create 55-60 jobs and will offer customers the signature Ross experience of 20% to 60% savings on name-brand apparel and home goods. As of August 2, 2025, Ross operates 1,873 locations across 44 states, with fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion. The company also operates 360 dd's DISCOUNTS® stores in 22 states, offering savings of 20% to 70% off regular prices.
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) reported Q2 2025 earnings with EPS of $1.56 on net income of $508 million, compared to $1.59 EPS in Q2 2024. Total sales increased 5% to $5.5 billion, with comparable store sales up 2%. The quarter included a $0.11 per share negative impact from tariff-related costs.
Operating margin decreased 95 basis points to 11.5%. The company continues its $2.1 billion share repurchase program, buying back 1.9 million shares for $262 million in Q2. For fiscal 2025, Ross projects EPS of $6.08-$6.21, down from $6.32 last year, including a $0.22-$0.25 per share impact from trade policies.
Management expects 2-3% comparable store sales growth for both Q3 and Q4 2025, while maintaining a cautious outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainties.
[ "Total sales increased 5% to $5.5 billion year-over-year", "Comparable store sales grew 2% in Q2 2025", "Strong sales rebound in July, particularly in back-to-school season", "Q2 earnings exceeded high end of guidance range", "Continuing $2.1 billion share repurchase program as planned" ]Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.405 per common share, payable on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 9, 2025.
The company, an S&P 500 and Fortune 500 member, reported fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion. Ross operates 1,873 Ross Dress for Less® locations across 44 states, offering 20-60% savings on retail prices. Additionally, the company runs 360 dd's DISCOUNTS® stores in 22 states, providing 20-70% savings on moderate department store prices.
Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 4:15 p.m. ET.
The company, which generated $21.1 billion in fiscal 2024 revenues, currently operates 1,873 Ross Dress for Less® locations across 44 states and territories, offering 20-60% savings on department store prices. Additionally, Ross operates 360 dd's DISCOUNTS® stores in 22 states, providing 20-70% savings on moderate department store prices.