TJX said its $331 million reimbursement was partially offset by supply chain investments, while Burlington's $55 million return will be used to boost customer value.
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Investing.com -- Long-term investors remain broadly underweight U.S. softlines stocks, with Ross Stores standing out as a recent beneficiary of shifting fund positioning, according to Evercore ISI.
Burlington Stores (BURL) strong fiscal Q2 results backed by top line growth and margin expansion are

Double-digit comparable sales growth fueled by strong customer traffic.

A $100 million tariff refund sent Abercrombie surging in a single session while the same catalyst left Kohl's nearly unchanged and Ross investors shrugging. The gap between those reactions reveals something more important than the windfall itself.
Investing.com -- On Wednesday, Jefferies downgraded TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) to Hold from Buy with a $145 price target, arguing the slowdown at its Marmaxx division looks more serious than a routine merchandising miss.

Kohl's posted a blowout earnings beat and raised its full-year outlook, yet shares are cratering while rivals Ross and TJX barely flinch. The reason buried inside the margin numbers may explain why investors are refusing to celebrate.

Ross Stores has raised its fiscal 2026 (FY26) full-year profit forecast after reporting a substantial rise in second quarter (Q2) sales and earnings, fuelled by a one-time tariff refund and accelerated store openings.
US equity indexes rose markedly on Friday, even as bond yields continued to rise after Canada's trad

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Broadcom (AVGO) is in talks with a group of lenders to raise more than $60 billion in debt for an AI chip financing deal that will benefit Anthropic PBC and other companies, according to people with knowledge of the matter. - Ross Stores (ROST) shares climb after the off-price retailer boosted its earnings per share forecast for the full year. The company said it saw strength throughout the second quarter, with comparable store sales growth supported by "both an increase in new customers and higher engagement from existing customers." - BJ's Wholesale (BJ) boosted its adjusted earnings per share guidance for the full year; the guidance beat the average analyst estimate.
UBS raised Ross’ price target to $239 from $232 and kept a ‘Neutral’ rating, after the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings.

Ross Stores, Inc. will release its second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Thursday, Aug. 20. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $1.94 per share, up from $1.56 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus...

Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:ROST) shares are set to open more than 8% higher Friday after the discount retailer reported stronger-than-expected second quarter fiscal 2026 results, supported by higher customer traffic, and raised its full-year earnings outlook. For the quarter ended August 1, Ross...

Ross Stores spiked 8% after delivering a quintessential beat-and-raise quarter, as it blew past Wall Street's expectations. Earnings got a boost from tariff refunds.

The off-price retailer posted second-quarter earnings of $2.66 a share, well above its guidance of $1.85 to $1.93

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) shares rallied in pre-market trading after the off-price retailer delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales and earnings and raised its full-year profit outlook, supported by higher customer traffic and a tariff refund. Sales for the quarter increased 13% year on year to $6.
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) delivers a 10% comp increase and raises full-year EPS outlook to $8.61-$8.77, driven by robust customer traffic and strategic initiatives.

Moby summary of Ross Stores, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with sales rising 13% to $6.3 billion and comparable-store sales increasing 10%, driven primarily by higher transaction volume. The company said the quarter marked its second consecutive period of double-digit comparable-s

Ross Stores (ROST) raised its full-year earnings outlook as the off-price apparel and home fashion c

Ross Stores (ROST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +6.74% and +1.89%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Investing.com -- Off-price retailer Ross Stores raised its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales and profit, helped by robust customer traffic and a refund of tariffs.

The off-price retailer now forecasts earnings per share of $8.61 to $8.77 for the year as its second-quarter profit and sales gained on higher traffic.

The shares have been pulling back from record highs

Walmart set a somber tone for the first week of retailer earnings, but that wasn’t the whole story. The big news was Walmart’s sales woes as the Bentonville, Ark.-based giant reported a same-store sales decline—the first since 2020. Target meanwhile, showed some signs of life, reflecting its turnaround efforts.

Today Earnings (a.m.): Walmart, Alibaba, Deere & Co., Advance Auto Parts, Earnings (p.m.): Ross Stores Economic data: Unemployment insurance initial weekly claims, Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey, U.

Walmart earnings are due early Thursday after a summer promotional pricing blitz to lure inflation-weary consumers. On Wednesday, WMT stock edged higher, near a key level. The big Dow Jones stock is the nation's and world's largest retailer by 2025 sales, according to the National Retail Federation.

Today Federal Reserve: FOMC minutes from Fed’s July meeting Earnings (a.m.): Target, Lowe's, TJX, Analog Devices, Estee Lauder Economic data: EIA weekly petroleum status report, CPI (UK), PPI (UK) Tomorrow Earnings: Walmart, Alibaba, Deere & Co.

Off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) will be reporting results this Thursday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
