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<ul><li>Ross Stores has reported a notably strong second quarter for the fiscal year 2024, with financial results that surpassed initial expectations.</li><li>The company, renowned for its off-price retail offerings through Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS stores, announced a 7% increase in sales to about $5.3 billion from the previous year's $4.9 billion.</li><li>This was coupled with a comparable store sale rise of 4%.</li></ul>

Ross Stores has reported a notably strong second quarter for the fiscal year 2024, with financial results that surpassed initial expectations.The company, renowned for its off-price retail offerings through Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS stores, announced a 7% increase in sales to about $5.3 billion from the previous year's $4.9 billion.This was coupled with a comparable store sale rise of 4%.

Ross Stores Inc.: What Is Its Approach Towards Brand Diversification and Merchandise Strategy? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Ross Stores Inc.'s first quarter report for 2024 showed a mixed picture.</li><li>On the positive side, the company managed to meet its Q1 sales guidance and outperform its earnings expectations.</li><li>Its total sales grew by 8% to $4.9 billion in Q1 2024 from $4.5 billion during the same period in the previous year.</li></ul>

Ross Stores Inc.'s first quarter report for 2024 showed a mixed picture.On the positive side, the company managed to meet its Q1 sales guidance and outperform its earnings expectations.Its total sales grew by 8% to $4.9 billion in Q1 2024 from $4.5 billion during the same period in the previous year.

Ross Stores Inc.: A Robust Value Offering Serving a Broader Customer Base! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Ross Stores delivered robust fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, with sales and earnings surpassing management's expectations.</li><li>Earnings per share for Q4 stood at $1.82, up from $1.31 per share for the same period in the previous year, while net income rose to $610 million versus $447 million last year.</li><li>For the 2023 fiscal year; earnings per share were $5.56, up from $4.38.</li></ul>

Ross Stores delivered robust fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, with sales and earnings surpassing management's expectations.Earnings per share for Q4 stood at $1.82, up from $1.31 per share for the same period in the previous year, while net income rose to $610 million versus $447 million last year.For the 2023 fiscal year; earnings per share were $5.56, up from $4.38.

Ross Stores: A Tale Of Strategic Category Expansion & Improved Customer Attraction! - Key Drivers

<ul><li>Ross Stores, Inc. exceeded analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings, reaching 11.2% for the period, up from 9.8% the previous year.</li><li>Sales for the year-to-date period reached $14.4 billion, showing a 4% increase in comparable store sales over the previous year.</li><li>The company is on track to end the year with 1,764 Ross stores and 345 dd's DISCOUNTS, reflecting a net increase of 94 stores.</li></ul>

Ross Stores, Inc. exceeded analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings, reaching 11.2% for the period, up from 9.8% the previous year.Sales for the year-to-date period reached $14.4 billion, showing a 4% increase in comparable store sales over the previous year.The company is on track to end the year with 1,764 Ross stores and 345 dd's DISCOUNTS, reflecting a net increase of 94 stores.

Ross Stores Inc.: Emphasis On Value-Focused Changes Across Categories & Other Major Drivers! - Financial Forecasts

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<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, $29 price target and projections for Guess?</li><li>after visiting stores in Long Island and the Metro New York City area.</li><li>We believe, with the Fall fashion season in full bloom, the company has continued to raise the stakes for elevation, escalating key categories such as sweaters, outerwear and activewear, while raising the stakes for denim and focusing even more attention on accessories as a key play for Holiday events/parties.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $29 price target and projections for Guess?after visiting stores in Long Island and the Metro New York City area.We believe, with the Fall fashion season in full bloom, the company has continued to raise the stakes for elevation, escalating key categories such as sweaters, outerwear and activewear, while raising the stakes for denim and focusing even more attention on accessories as a key play for Holiday events/parties.

GES: Snapping the Store: Going Full On for Fall; Reiterate Buy, $29 PT

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Ross Stores, Inc. operates two brands of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores. Ross Stores offers name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions at discount prices.

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Ross Stores Inc.: What Is Its Approach Towards Brand Diversification and Merchandise Strategy? - Major Drivers

Ross Stores has reported a notably strong second quarter for the fiscal year 2024, with financial results that surpassed initial expectations. The...

Baptista Research

Ross Stores Inc.: A Robust Value Offering Serving a Broader Customer Base! - Major Drivers

Ross Stores Inc.'s first quarter report for 2024 showed a mixed picture. On the positive side, the company managed to meet its Q1 sales guidance...

Baptista Research

Ross Stores: A Tale Of Strategic Category Expansion & Improved Customer Attraction! - Key Drivers

Ross Stores delivered robust fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, with sales and earnings surpassing management's expectations. Earnings per...

Baptista Research

Ross Stores Inc.: Emphasis On Value-Focused Changes Across Categories & Other Major Drivers! - Financial Forecasts

Ross Stores, Inc. exceeded analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings, reaching 11.2% for the period, up from 9.8% the previous...

Baptista Research

GES: Snapping the Store: Going Full On for Fall; Reiterate Buy, $29 PT

We are reiterating our Buy rating, $29 price target and projections for Guess? after visiting stores in Long Island and the Metro New York City...

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