Ross Stores (ROST) official guidance

Based on our strong first half results and our updated second half guidance, we are increasing our 2026 fiscal year earnings per share projections to be in the range of $8.61 to $8.77, which again includes an approximate $0.60 earnings per share benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds recognized in the second quarter.

Earnings per share for the full year are now projected to be in the range of $7.50-$7.74, up 13%-17% when compared to $6.61 last year.

As a result, fiscal 2026 earnings per share are now projected to be in the range of $7.50 to $7.74, or growth of 13% to 17% when compared to $6.61 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.

For the 52 weeks ended January thirtieth, 2027, we are forecasting same store sales to be up 3%-4% and earnings per share to be $7.02-$7.36, compared to $6.61 for fiscal 2025.

Based on these assumptions, fiscal 2026 earnings per share are projected to be in the range of $7.02 to $7.36, compared to $6.61 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.

If the second half of 2026 performs in line with these sales projections, our earnings per share ranges for the third and fourth quarters are projected to be $1.75 to $1.83 and $2.17 to $2.26, respectively.

If the second half of 2026 performs in line with these sales projections, our earnings per share ranges for the third and fourth quarters are projected to be $1.75 to $1.83 and $2.17 to $2.26, respectively.

As a result, we are increasing our 2026 new store opening plan to 115 locations, consisting of approximately 90 Ross Dress for Less and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores.

We continue to plan for 5% unit growth for approximately 110 new stores this year, comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's.

As Jim mentioned earlier, we expect to grow our store base by 5%, reflecting approximately 110 new locations comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS.

Comparable store sales are now expected to increase 6% to 7% in the third quarter and 4% to 5% in the fourth quarter.

Comparable store sales are now expected to increase 6% to 7% in the third quarter and 4% to 5% in the fourth quarter.

The Company remains on track to buy back a total of $1.275 billion in common stock during fiscal 2026.

We remain on track to buy back a total of $1.275 billion in stock during 2026.

The Company remains on track to buy back a total of $1.275 billion in common stock during fiscal 2026.

As usual, these numbers do not reflect our plans to close or relocate about 10-15 older stores.

These openings do not include our plans to close or relocate about 10-15 older stores.

We continue to plan for 5% unit growth for approximately 110 new stores this year, comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's.

As Jim mentioned earlier, we expect to grow our store base by 5%, reflecting approximately 110 new locations comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS.

We continue to plan for 5% unit growth for approximately 110 new stores this year, comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's.

As Jim mentioned earlier, we expect to grow our store base by 5%, reflecting approximately 110 new locations comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS.

We continue to plan for 5% unit growth for approximately 110 new stores this year, comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's.

As Jim mentioned earlier, we expect to grow our store base by 5%, reflecting approximately 110 new locations comprised of about 85 Ross and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS.

Capital expenditures for 2026 are projected to be approximately $1.1 billion.