Ross Expands Footprint With 47 New Stores
Rhea-AI Summary
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the opening of 47 new stores across 15 states and territories in June and July 2026, comprising 35 Ross Dress for Less and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS locations. With these additions, the company stated it remains on track to open approximately 110 stores in 2026.
According to Ross Stores, the expansion builds on strong new store performance in 2025 and earlier 2026 openings, with growth in Puerto Rico, New York, Michigan, and key Sunbelt states, plus dd's expansion in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The company also highlighted community donations tied to these openings and reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $22.8 billion, with 1,952 Ross and 376 dd's DISCOUNTS stores currently in operation.
Positive
- 47 new stores opened across 15 states and territories in June–July 2026
- On track to open approximately 110 new stores in 2026
- 35 Ross and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS locations added to the chain
- Fiscal 2025 revenue reported at $22.8 billion
- Existing base of 1,952 Ross and 376 dd's DISCOUNTS stores
- Store growth in Puerto Rico, New York, Michigan, and key Sunbelt states
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – ROST
In the Jul 21 session, ROST gained 0.01%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Q1 earnings | Positive | +8.1% | Strong Q1 sales, comparable-store growth, EPS increase, and raised full-year outlook |
| May 20 | Dividend announcement | Positive | -0.3% | Quarterly cash dividend declaration with June payment and record dates |
| May 07 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +0.6% | First-quarter earnings release and conference call scheduled for May 21 |
| Mar 09 | Store expansion | Positive | +0.2% | Seventeen locations opened as part of the approximately 110-store annual plan |
| Mar 03 | Q4 earnings | Positive | +8.0% | Fourth-quarter results exceeded guidance with stronger sales, margins, and earnings |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive operating and expansion announcements aligned with gains in the available history, while the dividend announcement diverged.
Key Terms
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"Each new opening allows us to deliver compelling value to even more customers while creating new jobs and making a positive impact in the local communities," said Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development. "Building on the strong new store performance in 2025 and the Spring openings this year, we are excited to grow Ross Dress for Less' store base in
In connection with these openings, Ross Stores continued its longstanding tradition of community engagement by making donations to local Boys & Girls Clubs or First Book literacy partners, supporting youth development and access to educational resources in the neighborhoods it serves.
"Looking ahead, we see attractive opportunities as off‑price continues to grow, and we are well positioned to capitalize on them," said Mr. Leitz.
For more information on these new openings, please visit Ross Dress for Less Grand Openings and dd's DISCOUNTS Grand Openings.
About Ross Stores, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2025 revenues of
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SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.