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Ross Stores Achieves Strong Earnings with Higher Dividend and Buyback Plan

Mar 3, 2026, 4:03 PM EST2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive earnings surprise, higher dividend, and repurchase authorization indicate confidence in sustained growth. Historically, companies with strong earnings and shareholder returns tend to see stock price appreciation.

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Ross Stores exceeded expectations in Q4 2025 with 12% sales growth and robust profitability. A new stock repurchase program and a 10% dividend increase signal confidence in future earnings, with projected EPS for fiscal 2026 ranging from $7.02 to $7.36, showing solid upward momentum.

ROST reported Q4 sales up 12%, beating expectations.
Comparable store sales increased by 9% in Q4 2025.
New $2.55 billion stock repurchase program announced for 2026.
Quarterly dividend increased by 10% to $0.445 per share.
Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance set at $7.02 to $7.36.

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