Ross Stores Earnings Top Guidance, Announces Buyback
Ross Stores earnings topped guidance; a two-year buyback and 10% dividend hike strengthen the capital-return case and may support shares.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Reported Q4 FY2025 earnings above prior guidance in a March 3 press release.
- Same-store sales grew 9.0% in the 13 weeks ended Jan. 31, 2026.
- Board authorized a two-year stock repurchase and raised the quarterly dividend 10.0%.
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Ross Stores reported Q4 FY2025 earnings above prior guidance in a March 3, 2026 press release. The company authorized a two-year share repurchase and raised its quarterly dividend, citing strong spring sales momentum.
Quarterly Results and Sales Growth
For the 13 weeks ended January 31, 2026, Ross’s revenue increased alongside 9.0% same-store sales growth. Management attributed part of the gain to attracting shoppers from mainstream retailers and noted a very strong start to the spring shopping season.
Shareholder Returns and Outlook
The board approved a new two-year stock repurchase authorization and increased the quarterly cash dividend by 10.0%. Ross also provided a fiscal 2026 sales forecast that exceeded Wall Street estimates and issued first-quarter GAAP earnings-per-share guidance with a midpoint above consensus, reflecting the stronger sales trend.
