Ross Stores, Inc. · ROST · Next earnings

Ross Stores, Inc. reports Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

ROST reports after market close with consensus EPS at $1.82 and revenue at $6.21B. Last quarter: Ross Stores Q1 FY2026: Record 17% Comp Sales, EPS Beat and Raised Guidance

Reports After market close60 days awayDate estimated Consumer Cyclical

What the street expects

Consensus for the coming report
Consensus EPS $1.82 Calendar consensus
Consensus revenue $6.21B Calendar consensus
Report date Nov 19, 2026 Thursday, date estimated
Session After market close 60 days away

Where ROST left off: FY2026 Q1

Full report

Ross Stores Q1 FY2026: Record 17% Comp Sales, EPS Beat and Raised Guidance

EPS surprise +16.8% Reported $2.02 vs $1.73
Revenue surprise +6.5% Reported $6.01B vs $5.64B
Stock move +8.1% Event window
Subsequent drift -2.5% Up to 20 sessions

FY2026 guidance was raised: sales growth of 6-7% and EPS of $7.50-$7.74 (up 13-17% YoY). The prior quarter had similarly raised FY2025 EPS guidance to $6.38-$6.46 with Q4 comp of 3-4%. Capex outlook shifted from not mentioned to increasing, driven by ~110 new store openings and the new Arizona distribution center.

What to watch on the call

Carried forward from the last transcript

Risks management flagged

  • Uncertainty around timing and amount of tariff refunds.
  • Potential freight cost pressure from higher fuel prices.
  • Higher buying incentives increasing SG&A costs.
  • Execution risk with rapid new store openings and inventory quality.
  • Macro-economic headwinds such as inflation and consumer spending softness.

Questions analysts left open

  • Durability of the 17% comp growth and its sustainability.
  • Drivers of freight cost leverage and future fuel surcharge impact.
  • Effectiveness of SG&A incentives and potential need for higher spending.
  • New store productivity assumptions and comparable performance.
  • Longevity of cosmetics category momentum and brand mix.

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