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Ross Stores Stock Surges on Blowout Sales and Earnings Beat

economy-finance · 2026-05-22

Ross Stores reported a 17% surge in comparable store sales for the first quarter, driving earnings per share to $2.02, significantly above the company's own guidance of $1.60 to $1.67. The strong performance led to a pop in the company's stock price.

Key facts

  • Comparable store sales surged 17% in the first quarter.
  • Earnings per share reached $2.02.
  • Company guidance was $1.60 to $1.67 per share.
  • Stock price increased following the earnings report.

Entities

Institutions

  • Ross Stores

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