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Ross Stores (ROST)
Based in Dublin, CA, Ross Stores Inc. operates as an off-price retailer of apparel and home accessories, primarily in the United States. The company operates its stores under the Ross Dress for Less (Ross) and dd’s DISCOUNTS names. The company’s stores are located mostly in community and neighborhood shopping centers in heavily populated urban and suburban areas.
ROST is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Growth Style Score of A and VGM Score of A. Earnings are expected to grow 11.5% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 4.4%.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $6.20 per share for 2025. ROST boasts an average earnings surprise of 9.1%.
Looking at cash flow, Ross Stores is expected to report cash flow growth of 20.3% this year; ROST has generated cash flow growth of 3.7% over the past three to five years.
Investors should take the time to consider ROST for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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