Ross Stores is a prominent off-price retailer that operates a chain of stores offering a diverse selection of brand name and designer merchandise at discounted prices. The company specializes in apparel, home goods, and accessories, providing customers with a treasure-hunt shopping experience. By purchasing excess inventory from manufacturers and other retailers, Ross Stores is able to pass significant savings onto consumers, appealing to budget-conscious shoppers. The company operates under two distinct brand names, Ross Dress for Less and dd's Discounts, ensuring a wide reach in the off-price retail sector across various markets. Read More
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and the rest of the discount retailer stocks fared in Q1.
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Off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.6% year on year to $4.98 billion.
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Shares of off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) fell 12.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported an underwhelming first quarter of 2025 results: its revenue and EPS guidance for the next quarter fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Management also withdrew full-year guidance, reflecting the uncertainty around evolving trade policy and inflation, especially given that over half of its merchandise originates from China.
