Ross Stores Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Company provides earnings per share guidance of $1.60-$1.67 for the quarter.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday, providing an earnings per share range of $1.60-$1.67 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.62. The company also updated its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to $7.02-$7.36 per share.

Why it matters

Ross Stores is a major off-price retailer, operating the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS store formats. The company's earnings guidance provides insight into its financial performance and outlook, which can impact investor sentiment and the stock price.

The details

Ross Stores updated its Q1 2026 earnings per share guidance to $1.60-$1.67, compared to the previous consensus estimate of $1.62. The company also updated its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to $7.02-$7.36 per share. Ross Stores operates a business model centered on opportunistic buying of excess inventory, closeouts, cancelled orders and overstocks from manufacturers, department stores and other suppliers, allowing it to offer brand-name and fashion merchandise at reduced prices.

  • Ross Stores updated its Q1 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The company also updated its full-year 2026 earnings guidance.

The players

Ross Stores

An American off-price retailer headquartered in Dublin, California, that operates the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS store formats.

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The takeaway

Ross Stores' updated earnings guidance provides insight into the company's financial performance and outlook, which can impact investor sentiment and the stock price. As an off-price retailer, Ross Stores' business model of opportunistic buying allows it to offer brand-name and fashion merchandise at reduced prices, positioning it as a value-oriented destination for consumers.