ROST Ross Stores (ROST) Q3 FY26 earnings call
Ross Stores delivered a strong Q3 FY26, marked by accelerated comparable store sales growth and better-than-expected operating margins, largely attributed to successful merchandising and marketing strategies. The company's focus on branded values resonated with consumers, driving broad-based strength across categories and geographies. Management is optimistic about the holiday season, with tariff impacts now expected to be negligible in Q4, and continues to invest in store experience and marketing to sustain momentum.
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ROST operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Jan 2025 Q4 FY25 | Apr 2025 Q1 FY26 | Jul 2025 Q2 FY26 | This call 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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