Ross Stores beats by $0.29, beats on revs; comp sales +17%; guides Q2 EPS above consensus; raises FY27 EPS above consensus

[출처/시간] Briefing.com - 4:10 PM ET, 05/21/2026

Reports Q1 (Apr) earnings of $2.02 per share, $0.29 better than the FactSet Consensus of $1.73; revenues rose 20.6% year/year to $6.01 bln vs the $5.64 bln FactSet Consensus.Comparable store sales rose a very robust 17% for the quarter versus flat sales last year.Co issues upside guidance for Q2, sees EPS of $1.85-1.93 vs. $1.80 FactSet Consensus.Comparable store sales are forecasted to increase 6% to 7%Co issues upside guidance for FY27, sees EPS of $7.50-7.74 vs. $7.45 FactSet Consensus and vs. $7.02-7.36 prior guidance.Co raises FY27 same store sales growth to 6% to 7% on top of a 5% gain in 2025."Momentum was solid throughout the quarter, with broad-based strength across the business. Customer traffic was the primary driver of the strong sales trend as compelling merchandise assortments, higher customer acquisition and engagement from our ongoing marketing initiatives, and an improved in-store experience are resonating with shoppers. We believe our results also benefited from higher consumer spending related to tax refunds."