Ross Stores caps fiscal 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, beating estimates on 9% comparable sales growth.

Ross Stores reported fourth quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $6.6 billion and diluted EPS of $2.00, beating analyst expectations. For the full fiscal year 2025, sales reached a record $22.8 billion with comparable store sales growth of 5% and EPS of $6.61.

Key Highlights

• Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter grew a robust 9%, significantly exceeding the 3.5% analyst estimate.
• The company's fourth quarter operating margin of 12.3% surpassed its own planned range of 11.5% to 11.8%, driven by the strong sales performance.
• Ross Stores raised its quarterly dividend by 10% and authorized a new two-year, $2.55 billion share repurchase program, a 21% increase over the prior authorization.