Ross Stores Posts 8% Sales Growth to $22.8B, Q4 Comps Jump 9%
Ross Stores posted record fiscal 2025 sales of $22.8 billion, up 8% year-over-year, with comparable store sales rising 5% and annual EPS of $6.61 exceeding guidance. In Q4, sales climbed 12% to $6.6 billion with comps up 9%, and management forecasts Q1 comps of 7–8% and full-year EPS of $7.02–$7.36.
1. Full-Year Fiscal 2025 Performance
Ross Stores delivered record annual sales of $22.8 billion, an 8% increase from $21.1 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales rose 5%, operating income climbed to $2.7 billion from $2.6 billion, and full-year EPS reached $6.61, above the guidance range of $6.38–$6.46.
2. Fourth Quarter Highlights
In the 13-week fourth quarter, total sales grew 12% to $6.6 billion while comparable store sales surged 9%, well above expectations for a 3%–4% rise. Net income increased to $646 million from $587 million, EPS hit $2.00 versus guidance of $1.77–$1.85, and operating margin expanded to 12.3%.
3. Fiscal 2026 Outlook
For Q1 ending May 2, Ross Stores projects comparable store sales growth of 7%–8% and EPS of $1.60–$1.67, up from $1.47 last year. Full-year guidance calls for same-store sales gains of 3%–4% and EPS of $7.02–$7.36, building on this year’s momentum.