Updated May 2026 · SEC EDGAR data
How Did Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) Perform?
Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) is currently classified MIXED on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $5.6B. Revenue grew +5.9% year-over-year. EPS came in at $1.58, with net income of $511.9M. Sector: Consumer Discretionary.
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What the MIXED Signal Means
Ross Stores Inc. is currently classified MIXED with high confidence. Some recent quarters show growth and others show decline, or the structured numbers and management commentary disagree. Mixed signals usually mean the business is in transition, look at segment-level results before drawing conclusions.
Revenue Trajectory
Ross Stores Inc. grew revenue +5.9% year-over-year. Growth in this range is roughly in line with broader nominal economic growth, healthy but not exceptional. Most mature large-caps cluster here in steady-state quarters.
Net income of $511.9M on $5.6B of revenue translates to a 9.1 percent net margin, thin but positive. Margin expansion would meaningfully increase the company's earnings power; margin compression would put the company near breakeven.
Quarterly Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator Signal | MIXED |
| Signal Confidence | HIGH |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Quarters Tracked | 8 |
How the Signal Is Calculated
The EarningsCallAI operator signal blends a quantitative read of revenue trajectory across the most recent four to eight quarters with a qualitative read of management commentary in the earnings call. Both inputs come from primary public sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL filings for structured financials, and SEC Form 8-K earnings releases for management commentary. Where the two inputs agree, signal confidence is HIGH; where they conflict, confidence drops. Read the full methodology for the formal classification rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Ross Stores Inc. perform in its latest earnings report?
Ross Stores Inc. reported $5.6B in revenue and $1.58 EPS in the most recent quarter filed on SEC EDGAR. Year-over-year revenue growth was +5.9%. The current operator signal is MIXED with HIGH confidence.
What does Ross Stores Inc.'s MIXED signal mean?
MIXED means recent quarters show conflicting signals, some up, some down, or quantitative trend disagrees with management commentary. Look at segment-level commentary for the more granular read.
Where does Ross Stores Inc.'s data come from?
All structured financials, revenue, EPS, net income, growth rates, are pulled directly from Ross Stores Inc.'s SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K, 10-Q). Operator signal classification is EarningsCallAI methodology, applied consistently across all S&P 500 companies and updated each earnings season. EDGAR data is in the public domain.
What sector is Ross Stores Inc. in?
Ross Stores Inc. is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. The classification follows standard S&P 500 sector taxonomy. To see how Ross Stores Inc. compares to other companies in the same sector, browse the sector page or use the side-by-side comparison tool.
Is the MIXED signal investment advice?
No. The operator signal is built for business operators evaluating market demand and competitive trends, not for stock trading decisions. A TAILWIND signal does not mean buy the stock; a HEADWIND signal does not mean sell. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) is currently classified MIXED on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $5.6B. Revenue grew +5.9% year-over-year. EPS came in at $1.58, with net income of $511.9M. Sector: Consumer Discretionary.