Ross Stores(US:ROST) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-22 02:03Core Viewpoint - Ross Stores (ROST.US) reported a strong second-quarter performance with a 5% year-over-year sales increase, although slightly below analyst expectations [1] Financial Performance - Sales reached $5.53 billion, compared to analyst expectations of $5.54 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) were $1.56, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.53, with approximately $0.11 impact from tariff-related costs [1] - Same-store sales grew by 2% year-over-year [1] Future Outlook - The company forecasts third-quarter EPS between $1.31 and $1.37, while fourth-quarter EPS is expected to be between $1.74 and $1.81, compared to analyst expectations of $1.48 and $1.70 respectively [1] - CEO Jim Conroy expressed cautious optimism regarding early sales trends related to the back-to-school season, but noted macroeconomic uncertainties [1]