Zacks Investment Research
22 Sept 2026, 13:51 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Source says Buy. We score ROST +1.00 across three claims.
Score confirms the headline.
Buy
Rating stated in the headline
+1.00strongly bullish
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 3 priced in
Ross Stores (ROST) has an expected revenue growth rate of 12.4% and earnings growth rate of 32.7% for the current year ending January 2027.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatEarnings growth of 32.7% suggests a significant EPS beat if the 11.7% upward estimate revision trend continues through Q4.
More positive than 92% of claims this week
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More positive than 98% of ticker scores this week
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Ross Stores plans to open 115 stores during fiscal 2026.
Priced inanalysis of fiscal guidance
So whatThis expansion adds to the 13% sales growth seen in Q2, providing a structural floor for revenue in FY2027.
More positive than 76% of claims this week
The Zacks-defined Retail – Discount Stores industry is currently ranked in the top 11% of the Zacks Industry Rank.
Priced inindustry ranking analysis
So whatPositive industry ranking typically correlates with sector outperformance over a 3-6 month horizon.
More positive than 61% of claims this week
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More positive than 98% of ticker scores this week
Recommended as a 'Buy' with strong sales momentum, planned store expansion, and positive earnings growth estimates.
More positive than 84% of ticker scores this week
Recommended as a 'Buy' with a Zacks Rank #2.
More positive than 84% of ticker scores this week
Recommended as a 'Buy' with a Zacks Rank #2.
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More positive than 58% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both are identified as bigwigs within the Retail – Discount Stores industry.
More positive than 58% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both are identified as bigwigs within the Retail – Discount Stores industry.
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Price agrees with the score
$233.39 vs $231.25 close before publication (Sep 21) · not market-adjusted
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