Ross Stores is a prominent off-price retailer that operates a chain of stores offering a diverse selection of brand name and designer merchandise at discounted prices. The company specializes in apparel, home goods, and accessories, providing customers with a treasure-hunt shopping experience. By purchasing excess inventory from manufacturers and other retailers, Ross Stores is able to pass significant savings onto consumers, appealing to budget-conscious shoppers. The company operates under two distinct brand names, Ross Dress for Less and dd's Discounts, ensuring a wide reach in the off-price retail sector across various markets. Read More
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Off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.6% year on year to $4.98 billion.
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Shares of off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) fell 12.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported an underwhelming first quarter of 2025 results: its revenue and EPS guidance for the next quarter fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Management also withdrew full-year guidance, reflecting the uncertainty around evolving trade policy and inflation, especially given that over half of its merchandise originates from China.
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Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Friday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
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As the US market prepares to open on Friday, let's get an early glimpse into the pre-market session and identify the S&P500 stocks leading the pack in terms of gains and losses.
Off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.6% year on year to $4.98 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $5.37 billion was less impressive, coming in 2.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.47 per share was 2.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Thursday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
