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Consumer CyclicalApparel - RetailScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

ROST

Catalysts
Ross Stores, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical· Apparel - Retail
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 6/10
Low Priority
Above Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$230.69
-$0.98 (-0.42%)
Latest market quote
Momentum40
Value28
Quality73
Risk Resilience64
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 19, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 50/100

Momentum 40/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 51.02%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 40/100AIQ Edge 6/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
100%
8 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+10.8%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+36.4%
Aug 20, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 20, 2026$1.95$2.66+36.4%$6.16B$6.26B
May 21, 2026$1.73$2.02+16.8%$5.64B$6.01B
Mar 3, 2026$1.90$2.00+5.3%$6.41B$6.64B
Nov 20, 2025$1.42$1.58+11.3%$5.42B$5.6B
Aug 21, 2025$1.53$1.56+2.0%$5.54B$5.53B
May 22, 2025$1.44$1.47+2.1%$4.96B$4.98B
Mar 4, 2025$1.66$1.79+7.8%$5.94B$5.91B
Nov 21, 2024$1.41$1.48+5.0%$5.15B$5.07B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
14
Buy
5
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$264.84
+14.80% versus current price
Based on 14 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$227.00
-1.60% vs latest price
Average target
$264.84
+14.80% vs latest price
High target
$310.00
+34.38% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 19, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.82

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$6.21B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score40

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score50/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
14
Average target
$264.84
Target upside
14.80%
Target range
$227.00 - $310.00
90-day revisions
11

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
insidermonkey.com · Sep 4, 2026

Jim Cramer Revealed Why Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) Is “Kicking Butt”

Off price retailers The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) and Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) have started to consistently appear on Jim Cramer's radar.

seekingalpha.com · Sep 4, 2026

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ross Stores (ROST) Q2 earnings call recap: 10% comp sales growth, margin lift from tariff

gurufocus.com · Aug 28, 2026

ROST Looks 26.7% Overvalued on GF Value™ Amid Inflation Concerns

On August 28, 2026, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's comments at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium signaled ongoing uncertainty about inflation c

insidermonkey.com · Aug 28, 2026

Ross Stores (ROST) Delivers a Strong Quarter, but Can the Momentum Last?

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) is showing that shoppers are still willing to spend when they feel they are getting a good deal.

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ROST Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for ROST stock?

ROST's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move ROST stock?

Upcoming events that could move ROST include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could ROST's next earnings report affect the stock?

ROST's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive ROST stock higher?

ROST could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt ROST stock?

ROST could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.