In the latest trading session, Ross Stores (ROST) closed at $127.59, dropping by -2.73% from the previous day. The Retail-Wholesale sector saw a 4.14% gain in the past month, while the S&P 500 gained 4.97%. Analysts project a 3.14% drop in EPS for Ross Stores in the upcoming earnings report.

Ross Stores is expected to report revenue of $5.53 billion, a 4.68% increase from the previous year. The company’s annual estimates include earnings of $6.23 per share and revenue of $21.99 billion. Recent estimate revisions by analysts could indicate changes in business trends and outlook. The Zacks Rank system, which includes these estimate changes, currently rates Ross Stores at #4 (Sell).

Ross Stores’ forward P/E ratio stands at 21.04, lower than the industry average of 21.39. The company’s PEG ratio of 2.51 is also lower than the industry average of 2.81. The Retail – Discount Stores industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries. To track Ross Stores’ performance, investors can use Zacks.com for updates.

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