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“Ross Stores Jumps on Strong Q4 Sales Beat, Youth Growth Fuels Momentum” 🚨🚨🚨

Shares of Ross Stores ($ROST) surged more than 6% Wednesday morning after the off-price retailer delivered stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results.

The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.00 per share for the quarter ended January 31, topping Wall Street estimates of $1.90. Revenue also impressed, rising 12% year over year to $6.6 billion — ahead of the $6.4 billion analysts had projected.

CEO Jim Conroy pointed to notable growth among 18- to 34-year-old shoppers as a key driver of performance, signaling that Ross is successfully connecting with younger consumers in a competitive retail landscape.

Looking ahead, Ross Stores expects first-quarter earnings between $1.60 and $1.67 per share, slightly below the $1.68 analysts surveyed by FactSet are forecasting. While the guidance came in just shy of expectations, investors appeared focused on the company’s strong momentum and market share gains.

With double-digit sales growth and improving engagement from younger shoppers, Ross continues to show resilience in a cautious consumer environment.