ROST Ross Stores (ROST) Q2 FY27 earnings call
Ross Stores delivered robust Q2 FY27 results, driven by strong comparable store sales and improved margins, leading to a raised full-year outlook. The company's growth initiatives in merchandising, marketing, and store operations are in early stages, contributing to broad-based customer acquisition and engagement. Management remains confident in its ability to sustain momentum despite tougher comparisons, focusing on continued market share gains and operational efficiency.
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ROST operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Jan 2025 Q4 FY25 | Apr 2025 Q1 FY26 | Jul 2025 Q2 FY26 | Oct 2025 Q3 FY26 | Jan 2026 Q4 FY26 | Apr 2026 Q1 FY27 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stores | 2,186Inclusive of 12 closures, we ended the year with 2,186 stores including 1,831 Ross Dress for Less and 355 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — | — | 2,267Inclusive of 9 closures, we ended the year with 2,267 stores, consisting of 1,904 Ross Dress for Less and 363 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — |
| Stores Ross Dress for Less | 1,831Inclusive of 12 closures, we ended the year with 2,186 stores including 1,831 Ross Dress for Less and 355 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — | — | 1,904Inclusive of 9 closures, we ended the year with 2,267 stores, consisting of 1,904 Ross Dress for Less and 363 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — |
| Stores dd's DISCOUNTS | 355Inclusive of 12 closures, we ended the year with 2,186 stores including 1,831 Ross Dress for Less and 355 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — | — | 363Inclusive of 9 closures, we ended the year with 2,267 stores, consisting of 1,904 Ross Dress for Less and 363 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — |
| New stores opened Ross Dress for Less | — | 16We opened 16 new Ross and 3 dd's DISCOUNT locations in the first quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | 28In Q2, we opened 28 new Ross and 3 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | 36During the third quarter, we opened 36 new Ross and 4 dd's DISCOUNTS stores.Source: earnings call transcript | — | 13We expanded into new and existing markets and opened 13 new Ross and 4 dd's DISCOUNTS locations in the first quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | — |
| New stores opened dd's DISCOUNTS | — | 3We opened 16 new Ross and 3 dd's DISCOUNT locations in the first quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | 3In Q2, we opened 28 new Ross and 3 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.Source: earnings call transcript | 4During the third quarter, we opened 36 new Ross and 4 dd's DISCOUNTS stores.Source: earnings call transcript | — | 4We expanded into new and existing markets and opened 13 new Ross and 4 dd's DISCOUNTS locations in the first quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | — |
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