Ross Stores(US:ROST) ZACKSยท2025-07-15 23:15Company Performance - Ross Stores (ROST) closed at $127.59, reflecting a -2.73% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.4% loss [1] - In the past month, shares of Ross Stores gained 0.02%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector and the S&P 500 gained 4.14% and 4.97%, respectively [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for Ross Stores is projected at $1.54, indicating a 3.14% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $5.53 billion, representing a 4.68% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated at $6.23 per share and revenue at $21.99 billion, reflecting shifts of -1.42% and +4.07% from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates are crucial as they indicate short-term business trends [3] Valuation Metrics - Ross Stores has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.04, which is lower than the industry average of 21.39, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The PEG ratio for Ross Stores is 2.51, compared to the industry average of 2.81, indicating a relatively favorable valuation in terms of growth expectations [7] Industry Ranking - The Retail - Discount Stores industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, placing it within the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [7] - The strength of industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]