Ross Stores (ROST) recently declined 1.34% to $149.98, underperforming the S&P 500, despite a 1.86% gain over the past month that outpaced its sector. Ahead of its upcoming earnings, analysts project a 5.41% year-over-year EPS decrease to $1.4, contrasting with an anticipated 6.18% revenue increase to $5.38 billion. The company, holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a recent 0.04% downward revision in EPS estimates, trades at a premium valuation, with a Forward P/E of 24.51 and a PEG ratio of 2.91, both exceeding industry averages.
Ross Stores (ROST) recently closed at $149.98, marking a 1.34% decline that underperformed the broader S&P 500's 0.28% loss. This daily dip contrasts with its 1.86% gain over the past month, which outpaced the Retail-Wholesale sector's 3.47% loss but lagged the S&P 500's 4.03% gain. Ahead of its earnings release, quarterly EPS is projected to decrease 5.41% year-over-year to $1.4, despite an anticipated 6.18% revenue increase to $5.38 billion, suggesting potential margin compression. Annual projections echo this trend, with a forecasted 1.9% EPS decline to $6.2 per share against a 4.67% revenue increase to $22.12 billion. Analyst sentiment shows a slight downward revision, with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate moving 0.04% lower over the last 30 days, contributing to ROST's current Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Valuation metrics indicate a premium, with ROST's Forward P/E of 24.51 exceeding the industry average of 22.86, and its PEG ratio of 2.91 also above the industry's 2.62. While the Retail - Discount Stores industry holds a strong Zacks Industry Rank of 68 (top 28%), ROST's individual performance and valuation warrant careful consideration given the mixed earnings outlook and analyst revisions.
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